Sustainable solutions for complex water issues in Kenya

Balancing water demand and supply has been more important then ever in Kenya last year. Heavy rainfall, floods and droughts followed rapidly. With good management, it can be balanced. From the Kenya Rapid project, Acacia Water contributes to the practical implementation of these complex management issues. Last week, Stefan de Wildt and Sieger Burger conducted a work session on local implementation of complex water supply and demand tasks. The goals of the work session was to optimize the planning process of the government. Combining water demand, supply and the necessary infrastructure, we can solve many water management questions.

Sieger explains: ”During the work session we first determined the water demand, which is often a comprehensive process, but it is an important process. Because the second topic looked at  is how to supply that amount of water by collection and storage of rainwater. The solutions are always designed and tested regarding the local, physical context. Hereby we develop unique and fitting solutions in every context.”

Prior to the work session in Kenya, Stefan was in Ethiopia for the completion of three sand dams. Sand dams are a good example of a practical and appropriate solution to bring supply and demand into balance. During (heavy) rainfall, part of the water is captured and stored in the dam and used in times of drought..

Are you interested in practical solutions for complex water issues as described here? For more information, please contact stefan.dewildt@acaciawater.com (mailto:stefan.dewildt@acaciawater.com).