Kenya Conference on Non-Revenue Water Management 2026
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Full Programme

30 Jun – 03 Jul 2026

2:008:00 pm
Arrivals Registration, Badge Collection, Technical Tours & Exhibition Setup All Venues
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Registration
2:00 – 8:00 pm
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Badge Collection
2:00 – 8:00 pm
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Technical Tours
Afternoon
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Exhibition Setup
2:00 – 8:00 pm
7:008:00 am
☕ Conference Breakfast
8:0010:00 am
Plenary 1 Policy Innovation & Governance for Accountability and Performance Management in NRW Reduction Kiboko Plenary Hall
Sub-Theme 1
Conference Preliminaries — Anthony Njaramba
CEO, WASPA
Speaker
Eng. S.A.O. Alima
Water Secretary, State Department for Water & Sanitation, MWSI
20 min
Speaker
Dr. Hosea Kimutai Kili, MBS
GMD/CEO, CPF Financial Services
15 min
Q & A — 10 min
Panel Discussion — 30 min
  • Richard Cheruiyot
    Ag. CEO, WASREB
  • Eng. Joseph Kamau
    CEO, Athi Water WWDA
  • Eng. Mary Wamaitha
    Director of Sanitation Management & Head of Development Cooperation, MWSI
  • Myrko Webers
    Country Manager, VEI Kenya WWX
  • Willis Ombai
    CEO, Water Fund
  • Dr. Walter Ongeti MBA FKIM
    CEO, KENAS
Q & A — 10 min
Moderator: Dr. (Eng) Moses Kinya, MD, THIWASCO
10:0011:00 am
☕ Tea Break & Exhibition Tour
11:001:00 pm
Plenary 2 Innovations, Technologies & Market Opportunities to Accelerate NRW Reduction Kiboko Plenary Hall
Sub-Theme 3
Speaker
Kevin Tafirenyika
CEO, Acumen Group, South Africa
20 min
Q & A — 10 min
Panel Discussion — 25 min
  • Eng. James Ng'ang'a
    MD, Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company
  • CPA Dr. Lawrence Tanui
    MD, Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company
  • Cleophas Agingu
    General Manager, Runda Water
  • Eng. Peter Kahuthu
    MD, Nyeri Water and Sanitation Company
  • Sophia Baranes
    Project Lead WASH, Nura Global Innovation Lab
Q & A — 10 min
Moderator: Meltus Mugomi, Country Director, Freshlife Zambia
1:002:00 pm
🍽️ Lunch Break & Exhibition Tour
2:003:00 pm
High Level Panel Innovative Financing, PPPs, PIPs, Blended Finance & Green Bonds for NRW Reduction Kiboko Plenary Hall
Sub-Theme 2
Keynote
Pascaline Wanjiku
World Bank KWASH Technical Team Leader
15 min
Q & A — 5 min
High-Level Panel — 20 min
  • Julius Korir, CBS
    Principal Secretary, State Department for Water & Sanitation, MWSI
  • CPA Ephantus Kimotho, CBS
    Principal Secretary, State Department for Irrigation, MWSI
  • Eng. Kefa Seda
    Director General, Public-Private Partnerships Directorate, National Treasury
  • Jorgen Erik Larsen
    Chair, Water Sector Development Partners Group
  • Dr. Hosea Kimutai Kili, MBS
    GMD/CEO, CPF Financial Services
  • Willie Njoroge
    CEO, Kenya Association of Stock Brokers Investment Bank (KASIB)
  • Alawi M. Ahmadi
    Director Customer Services, Tanga Urban Water Supply & Sanitation Authority
Q & A — 5 min
Moderator: Eng. S.A.O. Alima, Water Secretary, MWSI
3:005:00 pm
Opening Ceremony Official Exhibition Tour & Conference Opening Kiboko Plenary Hall
Facilitated by Anthony Njaramba, CEO, WASPA
  • Thomas Odongo
    Chairman, WASPA
  • Arnold Karanja
    NWSC Board Chair & Chair WSPs Chairman Forum
  • Leiro Letangule, PhD, EBS
    CEO, Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)
  • Grantone Mwandawiro
    Chair, CECMs Caucus on Environment, Water, Climate Change & Natural Resources
  • Julius Korir, CBS
    Principal Secretary, State Department of Water, Sanitation, MWSI
  • H.E. Susan Kihika, EGH
    Governor, County Government of Nakuru
  • H.E. Joshua Irungu, EGH
    Chairman, Water and Natural Resource Management, COG
  • H.E. FCPA Ahmed Abdullahi, EGH, OGW
    Chair, Council of Governors
  • Eng. Eric Mugaa
    Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Water, Sanitation & Irrigation
Keynote Address
H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, Ph.D, CGH
President, Republic of Kenya
5:00 pm
🏃 Health Break & Exhibition Tour
7:008:00 am
☕ Conference Breakfast
8:3010:00 am
Plenary 3 Research & Capacity Strengthening for NRW Management Kiboko Plenary Hall
Sub-Theme 4
Speaker
Mélanie Grignon
Task Team Leader, Water & Sanitation East Africa, French Development Agency
15 min
Q & A — 5 min
Panel Discussion — 30 min
  • Dr. Leiro Letangule Ph.D., EBS
    CEO, KEWI
  • Dr. Irene Ngunjiri
    Lead, Strathmore University Water Governance & Innovation Hub
  • Ms. Jackline Kemunto
    CEO, Water Works & Services, Lake Victoria South WWDA
  • Bernard Mwaura
    MD, Nyahururu Water & Sanitation Company
  • Prof. Dickson Andala
    CEO, National Research Fund
  • Eng. Abdi Abdi Hassan
    Water Specialist, UNICEF
Q & A — 10 min
Moderator: Prof. Eng. James Messo, JKUAT
10:0011:00 am
☕ Tea Break & Exhibition Tour
11:001:00 pm
Breakout 1 Innovative Financing for NRW Reduction Kiboko Plenary Hall
Sub-Theme 2
Speaker
Eng. Wilfred Amwata
KWASH Coordinator, MWSI
15 min
Q & A — 5 min
Panelists — 25 min
  • CPA June M. Munyao
    MD, Kitui Water & Sanitation Company
  • Leonard Obuna
    Innovative WASH Finance Manager, AQUA4ALL
  • Ms. Ruth Onyango
    Technical Officer, KIFFWA
  • CPA J. Mukolwe
    Ag. CEO, APSTAR
Q & A — 5 min
Chair: Elly Ochere, Water Fund
Convenor International Best Practices on NRW Management Jasmine 1
Royal Danish Embassy
  • Jorgen Erik Larsen
    Water Sector Counsellor, Royal Danish Embassy
  • Eng. Peter Kahuthu
    MD, Nyeri Water and Sanitation Company
  • Michelle Otieno
    World Waternet
  • Caroline Adiambo
    African Development Bank
Moderator: Christine Amira, WILO
Breakout 2 Policy Innovation & Governance — Case Studies Jasmine 2
Sub-Themes 1 & 2
  • Enhancing Staff Accountability Through KPI-Based NRW Management Systems
    Grace Wangui Kuria, NYEWASCO
  • Treating NRW As A Governance Failure: Lessons From The Coast Utilities
    Tim Munyi Mugo, MOWASSCO
  • Operationalizing Social Connection Policy To Mitigate NRW in Kakamega
    Josephine Wanjiru Ikua, KACWASCO
  • Effects of Poor Governance on Service Delivery in WSPs
    Peter Nyaga Njeru, Ngagaka Water & Sanitation PLC
  • Quality Workmanship as a Strategy for NRW Reduction: KIWASCO
    Mary Adhiambo Ogutu, Paul Akelloh, KIWASCO
  • Application of Enterprise Risk Management in Managing NRW: THIWASCO
    Jackline Kambua Kyalo, THIWASCO
  • Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow: Harnessing Innovation, Technology, and Governance for Effective Non-Revenue Water Management
    TT Rukuni, Zimbabwe
  • Return on Investments in NRW Reduction in Kiambu Water
    Beth Muigai, James Maina, KIAWASCO
Chair: Geoffrey Opiyo, KIWASCO
1:002:00 pm
🍽️ Lunch Break & Exhibition Tour
2:003:30 pm
Plenary 4 Sustainable Energy Solutions for WSPs Kiboko Plenary Hall
Sub-Theme 3
Speaker
Ruth Nganga
GM Fund Development, Water Fund
10 min
Speaker
Antony Ambugo
Country Manager, WSUP
10 min
Q & A — 5 min
Panelists — 25 min
  • Eng. Nahashon Wahome
    MD, Naivasha Water & Sanitation Company
  • Eng. Jane Murage
    MD, Kikuyu Water and Sanitation Company
  • Belete Matebe
    MD, WILO East Africa
  • David Githendu
    Country Director/GM, Grundfos
  • Toby Chen
    Business Development Director, AlphaESS
Q & A — 5 min
Moderator: Eng. R. Njihia Mbiu, JKUAT
Breakout 3 Innovations & Technologies — Abstracts Jasmine 1
Sub-Theme 3
  • Digital Integration for NRW Reduction in Kenya
    Erick Oduor PhD et al., SDWS-MWSI
  • Enhancing NRW Accuracy Through Looped Meter Installation Systems
    Peter Kinyanjui Kiarie, KIAWASCO
  • Pressure Management As A Strategy For NRW Reduction
    Harrison Karani, Kelvin Kimiti, NYEWASCO
  • Reducing NRW Through DMA Management in Misha/Gatitu DMA
    Ann Wanjugu Maina, NYEWASCO
  • Smart Meter Reading Application For Reducing Commercial Losses
    Swinfen Ananda Mbogani, KIWASCO
  • From Reactive To Structured NRW Management: Mavoko
    Ambundo Jesse, KACWASCO & Nyauma James, MAVWASCO
  • Innovative Financing for NRW Reduction Through Smart Metering
    Kenneth Wendo, Kenya Maji Milele Limited
Chair: Christine Amira, WILO
Breakout 4 Research & Capacity Strengthening — Abstracts Jasmine 2
Sub-Theme 4
Speaker
Jerry Teka
Regional CEO, Spearhead Technologies
  • Backwash Recovery Strategy For NRW Mitigation At Kajulu Treatment Plant
    Felix Okumu, Joel Obunga, KIWASCO
  • Getting Smart with Open-Source Tools for Asset Management: KIWASCO
    Bramwel Ouma, Dennis Jagongo, KIWASCO
  • From Carbon Finance to Water Efficiency Financing
    Rao, J.O., USIU
  • NRW Reduction as the Only Short-Term Solution: Thiwasco's Experience
    Mburu Kennedy Kiemo, THIWASCO
  • From Reactive to Predictive: AI-Powered NRW Management for African Water Utilities
    Martin Aluga, Hydroguard Solutions
Chair: Dr. Leunita Sumba, SRI, MUST
3:305:00 pm
Breakout 5 Innovations & Technologies — Abstracts Kiboko Plenary Hall
Sub-Theme 3
Speaker
Eng. Simon Thuo
Stitch in Time — Anticipatory UX Actions to Prevent NRW
  • GIS Spatial Analysis In Identifying High-Risk NRW Areas
    Beth Muigai, Diana Chepkoech, KIAWASCO
  • Leveraging GIS And Digital Mapping For NRW Hotspot Identification
    Kabii Mwangi, MUWASCO
  • GIS, Hydraulic Modelling & Spatial Analytics in NRW Reduction
    James Kinyoko Githige et al., MAWASCO
  • Step-By-Step Leak Detection in Ruring'u Subzone, Nyeri
    James Muhia, NYEWASCO
  • Collaborative NRW Reduction Through Enhanced Leak Detection
    Brian Orwa, Aurelia Otieno, KIWASCO
  • IoT-Based Automation For Sustainable NRW Management
    Kennedy Kitindah, Diana Duya, KIWASCO
  • Pilot DMA Implementation for NRW Assessment in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia
    Martin Aluga, Hydroguard Solutions
Chair: Eng. Robert Gakubia
Breakout 6 Innovations & Technologies — Abstracts Jasmine 1
Sub-Theme 3
Speaker
Dickson Marira
Wonderkid Multimedia
10 min
  • Leveraging Data Analytics and Automation to Reduce NRW: THIWASCO
    Walter Ng'eno, THIWASCO
  • Smart Metering and Real-Time Analytics for NRW Reduction at ELDOWAS
    Nabil Zahid, Danco Capital Ltd and ELDOWAS
  • From Blind Billing to Real-Time Revenue: Smart Metering at KIWASCO
    Vincent Oduol, Diana Duya, KIWASCO
  • Barcode Based Water Meter Sealing in Reducing NRW
    C. Wangui et al., MUWASCO
  • An Interpretable Ensemble Model for Detecting Physical and Commercial NRW
    Edwin Wachira, KEWI
  • AI-Facilitated Messaging to Advance NRW Management in Nairobi
    Ezekiel Maweu, JKUAT
Chair: Kiemo Kennedy, THIWASCO
Breakout 7 Innovations & Technologies — Case Studies Jasmine 2
Sub-Theme 3
Speaker
Collins Kiprono
Leveraging SCADA for Bulk Water NRW Monitoring — Athi Water WWDA
10 min
  • Real-Time Meter Servicing & Anti-Tamper Seals: KIWASCO
    Reuben Omany, KIWASCO
  • Real-Time Consumption Monitoring and Analytics for NRW Reduction
    Timothy Otieno Wadenya, KIWASCO
  • Strategic Bulk Supply Offtake Planning for NRW Reduction in Kiambu
    Joseph K. Kamau, KIAWASCO
  • Commercial Loss Recovery Through Mitigation of Meter Siltation
    Peter Kariuki et al., NYEWASCO
  • Forecasting Water Demand: A SARIMA-Based Approach at KIWASCO
    Lilian Night, KIWASCO
  • Innovative DMA Zoning for NRW Reduction in Nakuru County
    Silas Kipkenei, ADS-CR, Nakuru
  • Community-Centered NRW Reduction in Obukase and Obunga Informal Settlements
    Brenda Carol Olang'o, KIWASCO
Chair: Dr. Lilian Kirimi, MUST
5:00 pm
🏃 Health Break & Exhibition Tour
7:008:30 pm
Gala Dinner Conference Gala Dinner
Host: Dr. Nelson Tanui Maara, CECM, County Government of Nakuru
Guests of Honour
  • Julius Korir, CBS
    Principal Secretary, State Department for Water and Sanitation, MWSI
  • H.E. Susan Kihika, EGH
    Governor, County Government of Nakuru
Principal Guest
Felix Koskei, EGH
Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service
8:3010:00 am
Plenary 5 Policy Innovation & Governance — Performance Management Kiboko Plenary Hall
Sub-Theme 1
Panel Discussion — 40 min
  • Arnold Karanja
    Board Chairman, Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company
  • Sirkelly Cheruiyot
    Board Chair, Kericho Water and Sanitation Company
  • Job Chirchir
    Board Chairman, WASREB
  • Thomas Odongo
    Chairman, WASPA
  • Eng. Daniel Ng'ang'a
    MD, Murang'a Water and Sanitation Company
  • Dr. Nelson Tanui Maara
    CECM, Water, Environment & Natural Resources, Nakuru County
  • Hon. Grantone Mwandawiro
    CECM for Water, Sanitation, County Government of Taita Taveta
  • Hon. Kennedy Oyugi
    Chairperson Water & Sanitation Committee, Nairobi City County Assembly
Q & A — 20 min
Moderator: Anthony Njaramba, CEO, WASPA
Breakout 8 Policy Innovation & Governance — Abstracts Jasmine 1
Sub-Theme 1
  • The Impact of Urban Planning on NRW Management in Kisii Town
    Carolyne Nyangasi Susu & Dominic Ayora, KWASCO
  • From Brazil to Kenya: Using Regulatory Information Systems to Incentivize Water Loss Reduction
    A. Novara et al., National University of Córdoba, Argentina
  • Legal Frameworks Sustaining NRW below 20% at NYEWASCO
    Claire Wambui Ndumbi, NYEWASCO
  • Non-Revenue Water and Utility Efficiency: Panel Evidence from Kenya
    Abdiaziz Abdikadir Ahmed, UCT & Florence Chepngenoh, WASREB
  • Operationalizing Governance Accountability for NRW Reduction in Murang'a County
    Hezron Njoroge Mutharu, MUWASCO
  • Digitalization for Sustainable NRW Management: Mumias Water Supply
    Sir Charles Chitechi, WASWAK-Kenya
Chair: Grace Kabubu, Nakuru Water
Breakout 9 Research & Capacity Strengthening — Abstracts Jasmine 2
Sub-Theme 4
  • Building Human Capacity for AI-Driven NRW Management: African Water Utilities
    Martin Aluga, Hydroguard Solutions / Copperbelt University
  • Capacity Strengthening on NRW Reduction: KIWASCO
    John Odhiambo Odalloh & Winnie Majanga, KIWASCO
  • Mass Meter Calibration As A Strategy For NRW Reduction
    Lannet Wanjiru Chomba, NYEWASCO
  • Assessing The Impact of NRW on Water Distribution — Dunga Treatment Plant
    Rodah Musimbi Indimu et al., KIWASCO
Chair: Matara Kaburi, KEWI
10:0010:30 am
☕ Health Break
10:3012:00 pm
Closing Ceremony NRW Conference Resolutions & Official Closing Kiboko Plenary Hall
Speaker
Anthony Njaramba
CEO, WASPA — NRW Conference Resolutions
Facilitated by Thomas Odongo, Chairman, WASPA
  • Hon. Patrick Musili Mbangula, MBS
    Governing Council Chairperson, KEWI
  • Julius Korir, CBS
    Principal Secretary, State Department of Water, Sanitation, MWSI
  • H.E. Susan Kihika, EGH
    Governor, County Government of Nakuru
  • Eng. Eric Mugaa
    Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation
Keynote Address
Hon. Prof. Kithure Kindiki, E.G.H
Deputy President, Republic of Kenya
12:001:00 pm
🍽️ Lunch Break
2:005:00 pm
Post-Conference
Excursions
Afternoon excursions for delegates — details to be confirmed.
Conference at a Glance

Programme Summary

3+
Conference Days
30 Jun – 3 Jul 2026
5
Plenary Sessions
Kiboko Plenary Hall
9
Breakout Sessions
Kiboko · Jasmine 1 & 2
50+
Speakers & Panelists
Kenya & international
40+
Research Abstracts
Peer-reviewed presentations
3
Parallel Venues
Simultaneous breakouts
500+
Delegates
1
Gala Dinner
Evening of 2 July 2026
Conference Sub-Themes
1 Policy Innovation & Governance 2 Innovative Financing & PPPs 3 Innovations, Technologies & Market Opportunities 4 Research & Capacity Strengthening
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