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Many studies conducted in Kenya regarding water resource governance have focused on the mandate of Water Resource Users Associations (WRUAs) with less attention being accorded to their effectiveness in conservation of wetlands. This study assessed the effectiveness of WRUA committees, and challenges faced in conservation of Rwamuthambi Sub-catchment. The study employed exploratory descriptive research design. Data was collected through questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, observations and review of secondary data. Chi square and descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. The survey results revealed that only 15% of WRUA committee understood water resources management while 35% were aware of relevant legislations. Factors of wetland degradation showed significant association with existence of WRUA (χ2 (4, N=180) = 20.46, p< .01) where (χ2- chi square (degrees of freedom, N = sample size) = chi-square statistic value, p = p value), although WRUA contributions were perceived differently per agro-ecological zone (χ2 (8, N=147) = 15.51, p>.05). Challenges unearthed were inadequate financial and human resources, lack of understanding, ineffective collaborative governance, poor support from county government and private ownership of riparian land reserve. There is need for WRUAs to embrace collaborative governance for effective conservation of wetlands. Integration of sub catchment management plan with county land use plans and policy review is also required.

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Abstract
1. INTRODUCTION
2. Materials and Methods
2.1 Site description
2.2 Sampling
2.3 Data collection and analysis
3. Results
3.1 Governance issues since establishment of WRUA
3.2 Challenges encountered by WRUA
4. Discussions
4.1 Effect of capacity building WRUA-MCMs to community wetland perception and attitude
4.2 Water conservation through introduction of water tariffs
4.3 Effects of land tenure policies to wetland governance
4.4 Sub catchment area sustainability through public participation
4.5 Sub catchment area management through intersectoral collaboration
5. Conclusion
Acknowledgement
Compliance with ethical standards
References

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저자

• Eunice Muthoni Kumunga [ Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya ] Corresponding Author
• Titus Chemandwa Ndiwa [ Department of Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi ]
• Nzioka John Muthama [ Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya ]

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• 간행물명

  한국습지학회지 [韓國濕地學會誌]

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  계간

• pISSN

  1229-6031

• eISSN

  2384-0056

• 수록기간

  1999~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 472 DDC 570