Constitutional Context: The 2010 Constitution of Kenya underscores the importance of clean water access as a basic human right, assigning responsibility for water supply and sanitation to the newly established counties.

Statutory Mandates: The Act delineates responsibilities among key entities: Cabinet Secretary: Responsible for policy formulation, regulation development, coordination of international obligations, and oversight of the Act’s administration.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC): The UNFCCC, established in 1992, is a landmark international treaty aimed at addressing climate change.