Date

2024-04-02

Summary

The formulation of the Turkana County Water Resource Management Regulations is anchored in the Constitution of Kenya (2010), which under Article 185(1) vests legislative authority in the County Assembly to make laws necessary for the performance of county functions. Part 2 of the Fourth Schedule assigns counties responsibility for water and sanitation services, providing the mandate for localized legislative frameworks. The County Governments Act, 2012, and the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013, empower county governments to develop subsidiary legislation to operationalize county Acts. Accordingly, Turkana County derives its legal authority to initiate the concept for these regulations to enhance the implementation of the Water Resource Management Act, ensuring sustainable utilization, equitable access, and effective governance of water resources within the county.

Concept Note

Date

2024-04-03

Summary

The Public Participation and Stakeholder Engagement stage in formulating the Turkana County Water Resource Management Regulations is guided by the Constitution of Kenya (2010), which under Articles 10(2)(a) and 174(c) establishes public participation as a national value and principle of governance. The County Governments Act, 2012 (Sections 87–91), mandates counties to facilitate citizen and stakeholder involvement in policy and legislative processes, while the Statutory Instruments Act, 2013, requires consultation during the development of subsidiary legislation. This legal framework empowers Turkana County to engage residents, community groups, and water sector stakeholders to ensure that the proposed regulations reflect local priorities, promote inclusivity, and support sustainable water resource management in alignment with the enabling Act and constitutional principles.

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Date

2024-04-04

Summary

The drafting of the Turkana County Water Resource Management Policy is guided by the Constitution of Kenya (2010), which under Article 185(1) empowers County Assemblies to make laws necessary for the performance of county functions, and Article 174(c), which emphasizes the right of communities to manage their own affairs. The County Governments Act, 2012, particularly Sections 102 and 104, mandates counties to develop integrated policies for sustainable development, while the Water Act, 2016 provides the national legal framework for water governance. This stage derives its authority from these laws, enabling Turkana County to develop a draft policy that supports equitable access, conservation, and sustainable management of water resources within the county.

Draft Policy

Date

2024-04-05

Summary

The Executive Review of the Draft Turkana County Water Resource Management Policy is grounded in the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Governments Act, 2012. Article 183(1)(c) of the Constitution mandates the County Executive Committee to provide policy direction and ensure the implementation of county legislation. Similarly, Section 30(2)(f) of the County Governments Act empowers the Governor and the County Executive Committee to develop and review policies necessary for the effective management of county affairs. This legal framework authorizes the County Executive to review the draft policy to ensure alignment with national laws, county development priorities, and the Water Resource Management Act, thereby strengthening the foundation for sustainable water governance in Turkana County

Draft Policy Review

Date

2024-04-06

Date

2024-04-07

Gazetted Policy