Evaluation of the surface and groundwater Interaction using Isotope Technology

The areas that serve as catchment for the Kabatini, Albanita and baharini well fields that serve the Nakuru City

• Developing a comprehensive Water Resources Assessment Plan, • Increased technical capacities in the water sector, • Integrating the use of isotope hydrology techniques • Identification of hydrological information gaps, capacity gaps (expertise, technology and infrastructure) and optimum methodology for utilizing isotope hydrology techniques on the national and basin level • Enhance capacity for conducting water resource assessment • Establish a database of hydrological, hydrogeological, hydro - chemical and isotope data covering all the information relevant on the national and basin level. • Identify monitoring networks and monitoring activities in accordance with IAEA Water Availability Enhancement (IWAVE) process

• Protection of natural recharge areas • Increased groundwater recharge and groundwater levels. • Increased water availability for domestic and agricultural use hence improving the economic situation of the residents. • Ensured sustainability of the resource. • Development of water quality maps in the region • Identification of the aquifer characteristics of different aquifers.

Limited finance disbursment by the National Treasury.

To enhance groundwater knowledge, availability and management to boost health and economy of all kenyans

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