The Kajiado County Rain Water Harvesting Act, 2020, mandates the compulsory installation of rainwater harvesting structures by the County government, households, residential, commercial, and institutional buildings to conserve water and enhance groundwater recharge. The Act outlines the mandatory installation obligations, requiring the County to implement rainwater harvesting measures on county buildings and public land, including micro-catchment systems like subsurface dams and sand dams, with active public participation in planning and overseeing these projects. The text also imposes duties on households and commercial establishments to install rainwater harvesting systems based on specified capacities, with penalties for non-compliance, and emphasizes the maintenance of these structures. The Act further requires building plans to include rainwater harvesting proposals, and completion certificates are contingent on compliance, ensuring comprehensive water conservation efforts across Kajiado County. The Act consists of 32 Artciels divided into V Parts and has one Schedule.
Kenya · 2020-07-17