The retreat concluded with participants committing to strengthen teamwork, share knowledge and support the authority's mission of expanding water harvesting and storage. NWHSA board chairperson Jane Mwikali speaking speaking during a three-day retreat in Naivasha The leadership of the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority (NWHSA) has challenged senior managers and technical staff to embrace teamwork, innovation and selfless service as the institution seeks to strengthen water security and support national development.
NWHSA board chairperson Jane Mwikali speaking speaking during a three-day retreat in Naivasha Speaking during a three-day retreat in Naivasha bringing together senior management, committee chairpersons and senior staff, NWHSA CEO Julius Mugun said the authority plays a critical role in implementing government programmes through the development of water infrastructure across the country.
He urged employees to remain focused on the institution's core mandate of identifying water sources that can be harvested, stored and utilized for irrigation, domestic consumption and hydropower generation. "Our duty is not to make noise. Our duty is to bring our minds together, harness the brilliant ideas that exist within this organisation and identify the best solutions that will streamline water infrastructure development across the country," said Mugun.
He emphasized that collaboration and innovation are essential in addressing some of the country's most pressing challenges, including flooding in both urban and rural centres. "The flood menace in Nairobi can become a thing of the past if we harness our collective minds for the benefit of the country.
We must work together, make sacrifices, and tirelessly serve the government and the nation," he said. The CEO further challenged staff to prioritize planning and project design before focusing on funding. "We should not limit ourselves because resources have not yet been allocated.
Let us first identify water sources, design solutions and develop projects. Once the plans are ready, we can seek the necessary budget for implementation," he said. According to Mugun, such an approach would enable the government to identify more opportunities for water harvesting and storage while ensuring resources are allocated to well-conceived projects.
NWHSA board chairperson Jane Mwikali echoed the CEO's sentiments, calling for unity and professionalism among staff as the authority advances the government's development agenda.