This Gender Impact Study was commissioned by the Ministry of Water and
Environment (MWE) with funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to
assess the impact made in implementation of the strategic objectives of the Water
and Sanitation Sub-sector Gender Strategy (WSSGS) 2010-2015. The study was
carried out at national, district, sub-county, and community levels. A total of 10
districts from 8 Technical Support Units (TSUs) were covered. A sample of 1,547
water user households was selected in 10 districts. In addition, the study covered a
total of 40 district and extension workers. Ten (10) FGDs with water and sanitation
users and 53 in-depth discussions with water and sanitation committees
(WSCs)/Boards were also conducted. At MWE Offices, interviews were held with
staff in the Departments of Rural Water, Urban Water, Liaison Department, Water for
Production (WfP), Water Resources Management, Human Resource and, Policy and
Planning. Discussions were also held with TSU staff and NGOs