Registration Number

W50/34732/2019

Level (Masters / PhD)

Masters

Full Names

Eve Irene Muriithi

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Eve Irene Muriithi is a driven and accomplished student with a Master's of Arts degree in Urban Management. Having earned her undergraduate degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the esteemed Technical University of Kenya, she has honed her expertise in the field of Urban Planning. With over five years of experience in this domain, Eve is truly dedicated to fostering community engagement and sustainable urban development.

Throughout her academic and professional journey, Eve has been deeply passionate about the intersection of physical planning and community involvement. Her commitment to empowering communities and ensuring thoughtful urban development shines through her work and projects. With a keen interest in environmental policy and advocacy, she envisions using her education and knowledge to drive positive change and make a lasting impact on the world.

Beyond her academic pursuits, Eve finds joy in various creative outlets, such as travelling, photography, and music. She believes in the power of education as a transformative force and is eager to continue her studies, furthering her understanding of urban development policies and advocating for a greener and more sustainable future.

Eve Irene Muriithi's insatiable curiosity, passion for community engagement, and dedication to making the world a better place make her an exceptional student with a promising future ahead. Her unwavering commitment to her field of study and desire to effect meaningful change will undoubtedly lead to a bright and impactful career in Urban Planning and Management.

Thesis / Project  Title

An Analysis of Multiple Actors in Urban Water Supply: Case of Langas Informal Settlement, Eldoret Municipality

Thesis / Project  Abstract

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Provision of water in urban areas and particularly informal settlements has been a challenge to many governments especially in developing countries. The general objective of this study is to analyse the multiple actors involved in water supply in urban areas specifically in the informal settlement of Langas located within Eldoret Municipality, Uasin Gishu County in Kenya. The settlement is facing water access and supply challenges. The study had three objectives which included identifying those involved in water supply in Langas area, identifying their roles and interests in the water supply process and proposing an urban management framework that addresses all the interests of the actors who are involved in water supply and still ensures that the consumer gets the right commodity under favourable conditions. The study employed descriptive survey research design and included respondents from the State (ELDOWAS and Uasin Gishu County Directorate of Water), local area community and community based organizations.  The study revealed four key actors; the local community, landlords, CBOs and the State. The study recommends a Multi-Stakeholder Partnership bringing together all the actors with the State as the middle-man firmly taking up its coordination and regulation role. The findings from this research shall guide policy formulation which if heeded will cause an exit from the conventional way of providing water to recognizing the various actors, their roles and the resources that can be harnessed through a Multi-Stakeholder Partnership with the goal of providing the community with the right commodity at the right price and quantity.

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Research Supervisors

Dr. Margaret Macharia Kedogo & Prof. Robert Rukwaro