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Kiambu County Water and Sanitation Act, 2015 (No. 2A of 2015).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Territorial subdivision
Kiambu
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Kiambu County Gazette Supplement No. 4A of 17 April 2015.
Long title
An Act of County Assembly of Kiambu to provide for development, regulation and management of county public works related to water and sanitation services, storm water management systems and water conservation and for connected purposes.
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Ecosystem preservation Soil conservation/soil improvement Framework law Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Waterworks Water supply Sewerage Institution Policy/planning Right to water Sustainable development Sustainable use Water conservation zone Surface water Flood Irrigation Public participation Community management Dispute settlement Aquaculture Basin/catchment/watershed Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Risk assessment/management Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Pollution control Human rights Inland waters
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides with respect to water resources management and water supply and sanitation in Kiambu County. It establishes two Water Service Providers and defines functions of the Department of Water and Sanitation Services. The Act furthermore concerns, among other things: water services; sustainable management of water resources; water and soil conservation; storm water management; sanitation services; and pollution control. The Act consists of 59 sections divide into 9 Parts.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org