Factors affecting the sustainability of a community water supply project in Kenya

Harry Spaling, Geoffrey Brouwer and Jesse Njoka

Development in Practice, 2014, vol. 24, issue 7, 797-811

Abstract: This paper examines how three sustainability factors (water supply, regulatory policy, local management) are affecting the sustainability of a community water supply project in Kenya. Findings show that after 10 years the project is at a threshold of sustainability – it may yet fail. Changing rainfall patterns and additional withdrawals from new projects are threatening available water supply. The community is resisting compliance with water sector reforms including those intended to benefit community-managed projects. Community management deficiencies and a lack of supportive external relationships are impeding project continuity and sustainable local water management.

Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2014.944485

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