Water Management Education in the East African Region: A Review of the Challenges to Be Addressed

Abstract

Increased urbanisation coupled with inadequate awareness of the public on the issue of freshwater resource management has affected the use and the availability of freshwater resources in urban areas of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Lake Victoria has been the clearest example, with the water level decreasing 0.005 m/year from 1993 to 2016 causing an overall drop of 0.115 m. In order to develop sustainable methods for addressing these issues, this paper critically reviews the different legal frameworks used in each country (Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania) adopted to manage the water resources and identifies the challenges faced by each legal framework applied. It also analyses the education systems implemented within these three nations to educate students at various levels about water resources and identifies the challenges involved in each system. Finally, suggestions are made for future research to be conducted to obtain specific benefits for better management of water resources in East Africa.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability in Water Supply: A Systematic Review

“…In Nairobi, Kenya, the city's water utility company has made significant efforts to enhance the supply of safe drinking water to those who need it most. The Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company is tackling the challenge using innovative financing models, building water kiosks, and partnering with local organizations to enhance monitoring and reporting of damages to any part of the water infrastructure [108]. This enables timely response to water spillages and improving the infrastructure to minimize waste.…”