OVERALL GOAL
1. Showcase and catalyze scaling of innovative, climate-resilient WASH technologies and business models.
2. Facilitate investment matchmaking and commitments to bridge Kenya’s WASH financing gap.
3. Strengthen policy dialogue on implementation of the National Sanitation Management Policy (2024) and integration of climate resilience into county WASH plans.
4. Enhance collaboration among government, development partners, private sector,innovators, and communities.
5. Build capacity and knowledge on resilient WASH solutions in the face of climate change, urbanization, and population pressures.
KEY PRIORITY INTERVENTION AREAS
1. Water–Energy–Food Nexus
2. Climate-resilient and nature-based WASH solutions
3. De-fluoridation technologies
4. Solarization and green energy solutions
5. Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS)
6. Water harvesting and recycling
7. Innovative WASH financing mechanisms
8. Integrated solid waste management
9. Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM)
INTENDED AUDIENCE Estimated Participation: 150–250 delegates.
1.WASH innovators and startups, youth- and women-led enterprises
2.County governments and national policymakers, Water utilities
3.Development partners and donors
4.Financiers and impact investors
5.NGOs, CSOs
6.Academia.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND IMPACT
1.Innovations showcased
2.Partnerships formed
3.Investment pledges
4.Scaled climate-resilient WASH solutions in priority areas
5.Improved service coverage and system resilience
6.Strengthened WASH ecosystems contributing to SDG 6
7.Reduced vulnerability to climate shocks
8.Progress toward universal, equitable access by 2030
PROPOSED FORUM STRUCTURE (4 DAYS)
The four-day forum will feature keynote sessions, panel discussions, pitches, innovation exhibitions, networking sessions, and field visits.
