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Published by Transworld Publishers Limited P.O. Box 60359 City Square Nairobi 00200, Kenya Tel: [phone] Wireless: [phone] Fax: [phone] Mobile: + 254 722 641 820 + 254 722 106 670 Website: www.afriwater.org Webmaster [email protected] May - June 2015 Vol 10 No. 3 Contents into a collective power that generates an exponential positive impact on the planet. REGULARS Publisher S.N. Mwaniki Email: [email protected] 2 Guest Editorial 3 News in Brief 37 Publications Editor Kariuki Wangai Email: [email protected] 29 Water & Sanitation 39 Roundup Assistant Editor A. Ayiro 30 People Observance began in 1993 and has grown significantly ever since; for the general public to show support, it is encouraged for the public to not use their taps throughout the whole day. 36 Water & Health Editorial Consultants Befrina Igulu (Ms) Email: [email protected] Dr. Judith Nyunja Email: [email protected] Eng. Malaquen Milgo Email: [email protected] Raphael M. Kabando Email: [email protected] Eng. Prof. Patts M.A. Odira Email: [email protected] Peter Mwaura Email: [email protected] Eng. Ephraim Kisembo Email: [email protected] John Rao Nyaoro, HSC Email: [email protected] Regional Representatives: Rwanda Contact: Dr. F. Otieno Tel: [phone] Uganda and South Sudan Contact: Cyrus Ruheni Tel: [phone] Zimbabwe Contact: Marjory Kusotera-Dzapata Institute of Water and Sanitation Development Box MP422, Mount Pleasant Harare, ZIMBABWE Tel/Fax: [phone] Graphic Designer Moss Colman [email protected] Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this publication,the Publisher will accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage,unconsequential or otherwise suffered as a result of any material here published.The opinions expressed in the editorial are the sole responsibility of the authors or organizations concerned and not those of the Publisher. Neither Transworld Publishers Ltd nor its agents accept liability in whole or in part howsoever arising from the contents of the editorial published herein. Material in this publication does not necessarily reflect the considered opinion of the Transworld Publishers Ltd or those of the contributors, nor does mention of trade names and commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. ©2013 Transworld Publishers Limited 23 Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan sign deal to end Nile dispute 41 Calender 2015 Events Three African leaders have signed an initial deal to end a long-running dispute over the sharing of Nile waters and the building of Africa’s biggest hydroelectric dam, in Ethiopia. 42 Buyers’ Guide FEATURES 14 Davis & Shirtliff Launches Dow High-Tech Water Treatment in the region Davis and Shirtliff, Kenya’s leading water and energy solutions provider, has unveiled a partnership with international water company Dow Water and Process Solutions that will see the incorporation of high-tech water treatment solutions to meet the need for safe and affordable drinking water. 16 Water Fund to benefit conservation A new project that aims to deliver sustained water supply to over 9.3 million people while conserving the environment has been launched today in Kenya. 18 World Environment Day 2015 What is WED? Celebrate the biggest day for positive environmental action! World Environment Day (WED) is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment. Over the years it has grown to be a broad, global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated by stakeholders in over 100 countries. It also serves as the ‘people’s day’ for doing something positive for the environment, galvanizing individual actions 24 Why the Sustainable Development Goals Matter ROME – Following the progress made under the Millennium Development Goals, which guided global development efforts in the years 2000-2015, the world’s governments are currently negotiating a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the period 2016-2030. 25 UN warns of 2050 deadline for dwindling water supplies, urges government action Although the world’s water supplies are expected to remain sufficient for a global population of nine billion in 2050, continuing overconsumption and the impact of climate change will diminish their availability in many of the planet’s neediest regions, according to a new United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report. 26 Ethiopia: A Strong Case for Investment in Sanitation There are plenty of things, which those of us lucky enough to live in the industrialised world take for granted; running water and flush toilets are among the most basic of these. Partners Affiliate Member Member Africa Water, Sanitation & Hygiene • May - June 2015 1