Water Sector Trust Fund - Financing the Water Sector

WaterFund Wins the 2021 United Nations Public Service Award

Water Sector Trust Fund (WaterFund) is the recipient of the prestigious 2021 United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA), after its Output-Based Aid (OBA) Programme within the Results-Based Financing section was selected as one of the winners of the award under category of “Enhancing the effectiveness of public institutions to reach the SDGs”.

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About WaterFund

The Water Sector Trust Fund (WaterFund) is a Kenyan State Corporation under the Ministry of Water & Sanitation and Irrigation and established under the Water Act, 2016, with the mandate to provide conditional and unconditional grants to the Counties and to assist in financing the development of and management of water and sanitation services in the marginalised and underserved areas.

It previously existed as the Water Services Trust Fund prior to the repeal of the Water Act, 2002, which had established it.

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Our Investment Services

Urban Investments

Support towards water supply and sanitation projects for urban low-income areas.
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Rural Investments

Support towards implementation of water supply and sanitation projects for underserved rural communities.
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Water Resources Investments

Support to communities to effectively manage and conserve their water resources within their sub-catchments.
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Results-Based Financing

Support towards water and sanitation projects in urban low-income areas, financed through commercial loans which are then subsidised on achievement of agreed outcomes.
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WaterFund Urges Everyone to Adhere to COVID-19 Guidelines #KomeshaCorona

> Visit the Kenya Ministry of Health website for further COVID-19 information and guidelines

Fraud Alert

Beware of Tender Scams and Fraud

The Water Sector Trust Fund (WaterFund) wishes to draw the attention of the public and our suppliers to be aware of fraudsters making requests for upfront payment for tenders to do business with the WaterFund.

The WaterFund has recently received inquiries from recipients of such calls. We would like to remind the public that all requests for quotations and open tenders for the WaterFund are issued officially through award letters signed by the WaterFund's CEO. No payment is required.

If you have any concerns, please call our whistleblowing hotlines: 0780 564 110 / 0707 621 526 or email: corruption@waterfund.go.ke OR info@waterfund.go.ke