18/09/2026
The Regulator joined stakeholders in Naivasha for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Naivasha Treatment Plant Expansion (NTPx)—a significant milestone towards sustainable, end-to-end sanitation management.
With 84% of Naivasha’s population relying on onsite sanitation, the initiative provides a practical solution for safe management of faecal sludge while turning waste into clean, sustainable fuel.
Upon expansion, the plant is expected to treat 240m³ of sludge daily, directly serving over 100,000 people and indirectly benefiting approximately 360,000 residents. It is also projected to produce up to 2,000 tonnes of sustainable fuel per month, while creating over 150 direct and indirect jobs and delivering significant environmental benefits.
WASREB CEO, Mr. Leparan also challenged partners to explore the potential of using harvested water hyacinth from Lake Naivasha as part of the raw material mix for fuel production—turning an environmental challenge into an opportunity for circularity and lake restoration.
WASREB reaffirmed its commitment to supporting innovation in the water and sanitation sector through evolving regulatory frameworks, including the Sanitation Development Fee and Sanitation KPIs, which are aimed at strengthening sanitation investments and performance.