By The Weekly Vision Team
A survey by Kenya Trak Research has ranked the National Irrigation Authority and Athi Water Works Development Agency as the first and second-best parastatals regarding accountability and good governance in the country.
The study on parastatal performance rated Athi Water Works 72.8 per cent approved in accountability, good governance, and sustainable infrastructure projects after the National Irrigation Authority.
Conducted between July 14 and August 31 this year with a total of 10,801 respondents, the survey saw 73.2 per cent of the respondents express unwavering confidence in the agency’s operations.
Commenting on the achievement, the agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Joseph Kamau, emphasized that the parastatal remains dedicated to driving progress in the water and sanitation sectors with the mandate of ensuring water security for Nairobi and surrounding areas.
Kamau noted that the agency, which is a key player in Kenya’s water and sanitation sectors, has been at the forefront of delivering transformative projects, including multi-billion-dollar bulk water supply projects such as the Northern Collector Tunnel and Karimenu II Dam, and other initiatives focused on enhancing last-mile connectivity.
“We remain committed to the resolve to building sustainable infrastructure that improves the quality of life for millions, safeguards the environment, and contributes to the country’s socio-economic growth,” said Eng. Kamau.
“As a government agency committed to service delivery for the people, we are aiming to increase water coverage for Nairobi residents from the current 76 percent to 85 percent by 2027,” he added.
In the survey listing, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was ranked third with 71.1 per cent, while the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) came forth with 70.9 per cent. According to respondents, there is a rising public trust in the government’s 290 parastatals and corporations.
