Souk Tleta Desalination Plant gained global recognition as “Highly Commended Desalination Plant of the Year” at the 2012 Global Water Awards. Souk Tleta is a joint venture between Malakoff Berhad of Malaysia and the State-owned Algeria Energy Company. It also emphasises the need for research on water treatment and sustainable energy sector since desalination requires a lot of energy. Investment in innovation and research is necessary to increase efficiency and efficacy of water treatment and use so as to sustainably achieve SDG 6. The newly established Water Works Development Agency by the Kenyan Water Act 2016 has a huge task of developing infrastructure.

Source: Daily Nation January 08, 2018 18:22 UTC