Water for All
Our vision expresses a future where every person can access safe water, dignified sanitation and the conditions needed for healthy, resilient living.
About Us
Founded in 1997 · About Maji na UfanisiBuilt in Kenya.
Built in Kenya.
Rooted in community.
Focused on lasting change.
Founded in 1997, Maji na Ufanisi is a Kenyan water and development organisation working with communities, institutions and partners to advance safe water, dignified sanitation, better health, climate resilience and inclusive development.
Guided by our vision, “Water for All,” we work to strengthen Kenya’s water, sanitation and hygiene sector through resilience, governance, knowledge management and best practice.
Since 1997Nearly three decades of Kenyan WASH leadership
100+Community-based organisations engaged
101Water structures documented through one major ASAL programme
Multi-countyUrban, rural, school, climate and inclusion work across Kenya
Who we are
An organisation that listens before it acts.
Maji na Ufanisi works alongside communities rather than around them. Local priorities, lived experience, existing systems and long-term ownership shape project design and delivery.
Our work connects infrastructure with behaviour change, institutional strengthening, public participation, research, advocacy and practical learning.
Development is strongest when communities are treated as partners with knowledge, agency and responsibility.
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Mission and vision
A clear purpose for the future we are working to build.
These formal statements guide our programmes, partnerships, research, advocacy and accountability.
Leadership that strengthens Kenya’s WASH sector.
“To be a leader in the water and sanitation sector (WASH), influencing resilience, governance, knowledge management, and promoting best practices in environmental sanitation in Kenya.”
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One clear view of the organisation.
Understand who we are, what we can deliver, how we work and how we account for results.
CAP
Our Capacity
Technical expertise, systems, partnerships and delivery readiness.
MAP
Where We Work
Community contexts and geographic reach across Kenya.
ORG
Our Organisation
Governance, structure, accountability and identity.
HOW
How We Implement
From assessment and co-design to monitoring and sustainability.
STRAT
Strategic Approach
The principles that guide programs and partnerships.
DATA
Reports & Accountability
Impact assessments and audited financial reports.
Our organisation
Structured for responsibility, partnership and delivery.
Credible development work requires governance, management, technical oversight, community accountability and reliable systems. Board and governance names should be published once Maji na Ufanisi confirms the current approved list.
GOV
Governance
Oversight, accountability and strategic direction.
LEAD
Leadership
Program, operational and partnership coordination.
TECH
Technical teams
WASH, community development, research and advocacy expertise.
LOCAL
Community partnerships
Local stakeholders support planning, delivery and sustainability.
Our capacity
Local context backed by institutional capability.
Maji na Ufanisi combines community relationships, technical understanding, partnership experience and implementation systems.
Water supplyContext-responsive water access and management.
SanitationSafe, inclusive and sustainable sanitation systems.
Hygiene promotionBehaviour change and public-health practice.
Menstrual healthDignity, access and school participation.
Climate resilienceAdaptation and water-security planning.
Research and advocacyEvidence for stronger policy and practice.
Disability inclusionAccessible and participatory programme design.
Institutional strengtheningSystems, governance and local capacity.
Partnership managementCoordination with communities, institutions and funders.
Where we work
Different places require different solutions.
Maji na Ufanisi works across urban settlements, schools, rural areas, coastal communities and arid and semi-arid regions.
Urban informal settlements
Schools and learning institutions
Coastal communities
Rural communities
Arid and semi-arid lands
Climate-vulnerable areas
1997
The year Maji na Ufanisi was foundedNearly three decades of learning, partnership and community trust.
Maji na Ufanisi’s history spans rural and ASAL water systems, urban sanitation, school WASH, menstrual health, climate resilience, disability inclusion, research, advocacy and institutional strengthening.
Explore Our Impact →1997 — Organisation founded
Maji na Ufanisi begins its Kenyan water, sanitation and development journey.
2000s — ASAL and rural programming
Community water structures, partner capacity building, hygiene promotion and local management systems expand.
2010s — Urban, school and sanitation work deepen
The organisation strengthens inclusive WASH, youth engagement, school health and menstrual dignity.
2015 — AfricaSan recognition in Mombasa County
The Kongowea WASHEM initiative becomes one notable success story within a much broader portfolio.
Late 2010s — Research and climate resilience grow
Evidence generation, adaptation, policy engagement and programme learning become more prominent.
2020s — Wider inclusion and partnerships
Disability inclusion, school partnerships, fiscal sponsorship and multi-sector collaboration continue to expand.
How we implement projects
From community priorities to sustainable results.
A strong project is understood, owned, maintained, monitored and improved.
STEP 01Listen and assessUnderstand needs, risks and local assets.
STEP 02Co-designDevelop solutions with communities and institutions.
STEP 03Mobilise resourcesAlign funding, expertise and local capacity.
STEP 04Implement transparentlyDeliver with clear roles and accountability.
STEP 05Monitor and learnTrack progress and strengthen delivery.
STEP 06Assess and sustainDocument outcomes and support long-term ownership.
Our strategic approaches
The principles that shape our work.
Practical delivery, community agency, evidence, partnership and resilience guide our programs.
Community-led development
Communities help define priorities and protect long-term value.
Evidence and advocacy
Research and engagement support stronger systems.
Climate resilience
Projects consider water security and future climate risk.
Inclusion and dignity
Underserved groups must participate and benefit.
Strategic partnerships
Institutions and communities expand what is possible.
Sustainability and ownership
Maintenance and local capacity are built into delivery.
Evidence, impact and innovation
Explore the work behind the organisation.
These pages give donors, partners and communities a deeper view of results, research and practical innovation.
IMPACT
Our Impact
Explore measurable results, success stories and documented community change.
View Our Impact →R&I
Research & Innovation
Discover how evidence, learning and innovation strengthen WASH decisions.
Explore Research →WASHEM
WASHEM
Explore one notable Mombasa County success story linking sanitation, youth employment and social enterprise.
Explore WASHEM →Evidence and accountability
Trust should be supported by documents.
Impact assessments and audited financial statements help donors, communities and partners understand outcomes and stewardship.
DATA
Impact Assessment Reports
Review baseline studies, climate resilience research, school WASH assessments and governance and sanitation reports.
- Informal settlement baseline research
- Climate resilience analysis
- School WASH impact assessment
- Water governance and sanitation studies
AUDIT
Audited Financial Reports
Financial reporting supports donor confidence, due diligence and organisational accountability.
- Independent financial review
- Accountability to donors and partners
- Documented use of resources
- Support for institutional due diligence
Institutional proof
What partners can verify before making a commitment.
Maji na Ufanisi supports due diligence through accessible evidence, documented learning and transparent reporting.
Since 1997Established Kenyan WASH experience
100+Community-based organisations engaged
AuditedFinancial statements available for review
Evidence-ledResearch, evaluations and impact assessments
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Bring resources, expertise and community priorities together.
Foundations, companies, agencies, government institutions, schools, community organisations and individual donors can all find a clear path to collaboration.