Former President Mwai Kibaki has formally been issued with a certificate as UNESCO special envoy for water in Africa. Kibaki’s role as a special envoy for water will be to raise the flag for the sustainable management in the continent,” he said. It is, therefore, imperative that the office of the special envoy promotes the course of water-for-peace and people's development in Africa," he said. Water coverage is 56% with urban coverage standing at 65% and rural 49%.” Wamalwa said when he handed over the certificate to Kibaki. Speaking at the forum UNESCO Regional Director, Mohammed Djelid said Kibaki's nomination is a great achievement and a response to the water challenge in the region.

Source: The Star June 22, 2016 13:18 UTC