About Kenya Resilient Arid Lands Partnership for Integrated Development (Kenya RAPID) Program

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1 About Kenya Resilient Arid Lands Partnership for Integrated Development (Kenya RAPID) Program A Presentation at OFDA Workshop By Kenneth Owuocha, Deputy Chief of Party, Kenya RAPID Program 11 th -12 th October 2017

2 Kenya RAPID Program Overview Kenya RAPID Is a 5 year program bringing together public and private sector institutions and communities to increase access to water and sanitation for people and water for livestock and to rebuild a healthy rangeland management ecosystem The program targets to benefit-450,00 people- 113,000 People are benefiting so far with 103,000 livestock ( cattle, camels and shoats). Budget is USD 35.5 million Implementation is coordinated by the Millennium Water Alliance. Donors are USAID, SDC. Funding also comes from private sector partners The programme counties are-turkana, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, and Wajir Implementation approach is facilitation. by program development partners in each of the 5 counties- Catholic Relief Services-Isiolo and Turkana; Care Kenya-Garissa; Food For the Hungry -Marsabit,;World Vision-Wajir Offices provided by and are located in County Government Offices for integrated coordination and planning 2

3 Facilitating Partners and Counties

4 Kenya RAPID Program Partners

5 Water and Sanitation levels 5

6 The goal From 37% to 50% Water Coverage 6

7 Goal and Strategic Objectives Goal: To contribute to sustainable and resilient livelihoods for communities in the Arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Strategic Objectives (SOs): SO 1: A responsive and accountable governance framework in place and operational at county levels that ensures sustainable provision of water and pasture SO 2: Replicable and scalable business models for sustainable WASH and livestock service delivery developed and operationalized SO 3: Communities have increased access to sustainable WASH services and improved rangeland management.

8 SO 1: A responsive and accountable governance framework at county government level Intermediate Results Areas Strengthened county governance and policy environment in WASH and livestock sectors Improved county operational capacity in WASH and livestock sectors Empowered communities effectively exercise rights and responsibilities for their WASH and rangeland resources 8

9 SO 2: Replicable and scalable business models for sustainable WASH and livestock services Intermediate Results Areas Data and ICT tools available, accessible and utilized for improved decision making Financially viable public, private and/or PPP models for WASH service delivery and livestock operationalized Expanded public and private finance available and invested in the WASH and livestock sectors 9

10 SO 3: Communities have increased access to sustainable WASH services and improved rangeland management Intermediate Results Areas Increased access to sustainable water for drinking and other domestic uses Improved access to sustainable water for livestock and other productive uses Improved sanitation and hygiene practices Improved rangeland management at county level 10

11 Best Practices on Marginal Water Supplies-in Kenya RAPID Program Kenya RAPID Program supports development of water infrastructure for multiple uses which includes kitchen gardening and small scale irrigation Water in the program counties are saline The program uses drip irrigation solar powered systems Successfully piloted in various locations of the program which includes Attir in Isiolo county, Ilbarok in Marsabit and Alimao in Wajir. Community groups grow vegetables (kales, onions and tomatoes) for household consumption and surplus sold to generate income to purchase other basis commodities

12 Success Stories-Water for Multiple use of Water Water Kiosk at Oldonyiro Livestock Market Shed nets at Attir

13 END Contacts-Chief of Party/Deputy Chief of Party, Kenya RAPID Program Address: