Water Resource Management Authority (WRMA)

Water Resources Authority (WRA) is a state corporation established under Section 11 of the Water Act, 2016. it is mandated through delegated Authority on behalf of the National government to safeguard the right to clean water by ensuring that there is proper regulation of the management and use of water resources, in order to ensure sufficient water for everyone- now and in the future.However, the Authority has been in existence for 12 years following its establishment under the Water Act, 2002 as Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA).

Our core values are summarized in the acronym of CEIPT denoting:

• Customer focused
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Equity
• Involvement
• Professionalism
• Transparency and Accountability

Our Commitment

WRMA is committed to effectively and efficiently serve all with courtesy, honesty, integrity and fairness through:

• Quality Service:
  The WRMA will endeavor to provide the best services in a timely manner and in all its areas of operation.

• Leadership: As the national lead agency, WRMA will endeavor to provide and foster leadership in water resources management in Kenya.

• Care and Respect: The Water Resources Management Authority will endeavor to provide responsive services and foster a sense of belonging and ownership of water resources management.

• Accountability: The WRMA will ensure the highest standards in public accountability and responsiveness through honest and open relationship with all stakeholders while ensuring that no form of corruption exists within its ranks.

• Value for Money:The WRMA will ensure that all its services are provided at the best value.

• Partnerships: The WRMA will create partnerships by consultation and communication with all relevant and interested stakeholders in order to achieve its goals.

Learning: The WRMA will build capacity of staff, CAACs and WRUAs to respond to new opportunities by skill improvement in Water Resource Management.