Tampere University Press
Abstract: Kenya has endorsed the principles and goals set at major international water declarations. The historic background of Kenya’s water sector is multifaceted and long-standing. In this “History of Water Supply and Governance in Kenya (1895-2005)” Professor Ezekiel Nyangeri Nyanchaga covers the topic comprehensively and in a most interesting way. The background information is based on his extensive review of several studies and archived documents as well as long-time observations of numerous project operations. As a result, this historic information of the water sector is complete and useful; it was already long overdue.