Organization

National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation (NWCPC) is a State Corporation established under the State Corporations’ Act vide Legal Notice No. 270 of 24^th June, 1988 Cap 446 of the Laws of Kenya. It is mandated to develop state schemes i.e. construction of dams and water pans; development of canals; flood control works and drilling of boreholes. This has been the case since the enactment of the Water Act, 2002.

Vision To be a world class institution in water infrastructure development and management.

Mission To develop and manage water infrastructure towards enhancing water security and storage for multi-purpose uses, mitigation of drought and flood effects in a sustainable manner.

Motto "Water is life or Maji ni uhai"

Message by the Managing Director, Eng. P. A. Ogut, OGW (Ms)

Evidence shows that countries which have made major strides in their socio-economic development have made major investments in water infrastructure. In Kenya, the water sector will continue to play a major role in social and economic development given that all people in all sectors depend on water for various uses. Water availability and storage will then continue to be a key driver of development.

As the premier national water infrastructure developer and manager, National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation contributes to national development more specifically to water infrastructure development through construction of dams and water pans, dykes for flood control, state schemes for bulk water supply and boreholes development.

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