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On World Water Day 2026, themed 'Water and Gender', responsible water management emerges as a global challenge. In Colombia's Huila department, firms like Industria de Harinas Cárnicas del Huila S.A.S. (IHCH) adopt reuse and recirculation practices amid water-rich pressures.

21 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

A burst on the Kabete-Kilimani transmission pipeline has disrupted water supply in several Nairobi areas, including State House. The incident occurred early on Friday, March 20, 2026, with repairs ongoing and full restoration expected by Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Arizona står inför svåra vattenbrister på grund av den uttorkande Coloradofloden och minskande akviferer, men teknikföretag fortsätter att bygga datacenter och chipfabriker. Anläggningar från Microsoft, Meta och TSMC har expanderat snabbt, vilket väckt oro kring vattenanvändningen. Aktuella data visar dock att deras påverkan på delstatens vattenförsörjning fortfarande är begränsad.

28 februari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) has approved tariff increases for water and sewerage services by the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) for the 2025/2026 to 2028/2029 period. The hikes will fund a Ksh2.57 billion investment in smart water meters to reduce non-revenue water from 54 percent to 39 percent by 2028/2029. Low-consumption households will face the sharpest rises, with water charges up to Ksh23 per cubic meter and sewerage up to Ksh15.

Four governors from Kenya's coastal region faced scrutiny from a Senate committee over allegations of financial mismanagement, corruption, and legal violations in the water and health sectors. Billions in public funds have been misused or lost without proper documentation. Residents suffer from poverty and poor services.

22 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti's administration faces strong backlash from residents and traders over plans to drain the nearly 90-year-old Tala Dam and convert it into a matatu terminal. Locals warn that the move will lead to severe water shortages and urge her to prioritize cleaning the heavily polluted reservoir instead. The initiative forms part of the county's broader efforts to redevelop the rapidly growing town.