Editorial Desk 
Kenya marked a historic milestone with the successful launch of the National Sanitation Management Policy under the theme “Towards Safely Managed Sanitation for All by 2030 and Beyond.”
The event was presided over by the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Eric Mugaa accompanied by PS State Department for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir, CBS and Director Sanitation Management Eng. Mary Wamaitha, who led sector stakeholders in affirming sanitation as a national development priority.
For too long, sanitation has been treated as an afterthought.The newly launched Policy changes this trajectory by elevating sanitation within the national agenda, anchored on every Kenyan’s constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment.
It provides a coherent framework for stronger accountability, clear institutional mandates, accelerated and effective service delivery, meaningful public participation, and shared responsibility across government, partners, and citizens.
This milestone signals a decisive shift from policy to action—uniting institutions and communities towards safely managed sanitation for all by 2030 and beyond.
Much appreciation to all partners who worked tirelessly to make the document live including the National Assembly of Kenya African Population and Health Research Center, DAI, UN-HABITAT and UNICEF Kenya for the continued and valuable collaboration in the development of the Policy.
Present was the Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir, CBS, Chairman of the Water and Natural Resources Committee of the COG H.E Governor Jushua Irungu, Chairman National Assembly Departmental Committee for Water and Irrigation Hon.Kangogo Bowen, Development Partners Group Chairman Jørgen Larsen, Commissioners of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, representatives from various missions.
Chairpersons and CEOs of Water Sector Agencies including Tana Water Works, Central Rift Valley Water, Kenya Water Institute, Coast Water Works, Athi Water Works, Water Sector Trust Fund, Water Resources Authority, Wasreb Kenya, Water and Sanitation Providers Association-WASPA-Kenya Chairman and other invited guests.
