Constitutional Context:

The 2010 Constitution of Kenya underscores the importance of clean water access as a basic human right, assigning responsibility for water supply and sanitation to the newly established counties. The 2016 Water Act aims to harmonize the water sector with constitutional …

Statutory Mandates:

The Act delineates responsibilities among key entities:

• Cabinet Secretary: Responsible for policy formulation, regulation development, coordination of international obligations, and oversight of the Act’s administration.
• Waste Management Council: A new entity serving as an …

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC):

The UNFCCC, established in 1992, is a landmark international treaty aimed at addressing climate change. The convention sets the framework for global cooperation to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere. Key …