KEWI, as established by the KEWI Act 2001, is mandated to offer training, administer examinations, offer research and consultancy services in the wider water sector.
KEWI has earned the recognition of being a leading institution in producing high caliber human capital for the water sector in the region. Our vision is “To be a World Class Centre of Excellence in Training, Research and Consultancy in the Water and related Sectors”. To achieve this, KEWI with the support from the Government and development partners has invested in capacity building of her staff both locally and internationally.
Being a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency, KEWI is funded by the Government of Kenya and is also required to generate its income to meet own expenditure. In order to reduce over reliance on the exchequer, the Institute generates revenue through, offering training and consultancy services at a fee. Some of these consultancy services offered include; Hydro-geological Surveys, Water and Waste Analysis, Environmental Impact Assessments and Audits, Capacity Building and short courses. The Act also mandates the institute to provide a forum for effective collaboration between the public and private sectors and other interested parties for the development of the water and sanitation sectors.
PLEASE NOTE
Interested and suitable candidates who meet the requirements of the positions should submit hard copies of their application(s) with detailed CV, copies of Academic and professional certificates, testimonials and National Identity Card to KEWI Headquarters located along Ole Shapara Avenue South C, Nairobi by 15th December 2025
Applications for KW 2 to KW 4 positions should be addressed to:
The Chairperson
Kenya Water Institute Governing Council
P.O Box 60013-00200
Nairobi
Applications for KW 5 to KW 10 positions should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Water Institute
P.O Box 60013-00200
Nairobi
In addition to the above indicated requirements, applicants will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
The following clearances will be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.
i. Certificate of Good Conduct;
ii. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission;
iii. Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
iv. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance; and
v. Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
KEWI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons; including Women, Persons living with Disability and persons from Minority groups to apply. Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KENYA WATER INSTITUTE
