KEWASNET’s process of achieving broader involvement is taking (and will continue to take) place in discernable stages, as follows:

• Civil society organizations to consolidate a strong network that engages government agents and coordinates engagement of partners, such as non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations at regional and national levels

• KEWASNET monitors continuous institutional efficiency in service delivery and policy implementation on water sector reforms.

• Whereas the Water Act 2002 Section 57 (5 (d)) requires that the provision of water services by service providers takes place on a commercial basis and in accordance with sound business principles, KEWASNET will undertake monitoring to ensure that the supply of water to the poor is maintained at sustainable levels and that as much as possible the policy of government subsidies in water production for different uses is equitably applied.

• KEWASNET will encourage collaboration between partners and stakeholders including but not limited to NGOs, CBOs, and water resource providers, as spelt out in the Water Act 2002.

• KEWASNET will strive to  build the capacity of member organizations so that they can be meaningfully involved in decision-making processes and the management of water resources.

• KEWASNET will provide information to Kenyans to enable them to be engaged and involved in the management and decision-making mechanisms of the Water and Sanitation Sector and encourage citizens at various levels to hold water providers accountable for service delivery.

• KEWASNET will mount sustainable national advocacy programs and conduct public discussion forums to raise awareness and educate the public on their rights as regards access to water resources and the affordable provision of water and sanitation services.

• KEWASNET will continue to promote a culture of consumer responsibility that pays for supplied services from utility companies, safeguards water services infrastructure and equipment against vandalism by criminals.

In order to achieve the best results in these undertakings, KEWASNET will continually seek strong partnership with the private sector, media organizations and international and national organizations including foundations, grant-making organizations and others.

These partnerships are meant to boost the Network’s internal and external operations and communications, which are necessary for sustainable advocacy campaigns. Advocacy takes place through the production and dissemination of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials, and through initiatives to increase members’ understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

KEWASNET undertakes to promote knowledge and information to identify and explain existing and proposed water and sanitation policies so that citizens can participate in decision-making processes at all levels of water resource management.