roduce low yields, providing inadequate nutrition and food supplies. Poverty and poor education contribute to the problem. Farmers are in very disadvantageous economic conditions to improve their land or equipment. The people of Kenya prove to have very little education on hygiene, bacteria, or water born viruses.Government inefficiency is contributing to the problem. Although the Kenyan legislature has instituted the National Irrigation Board, the agency is weak and fails to effectively enforce regulations on consumption and pollution. It is estimated that 80% of current water abstractions have no permits and inspectors rarely monitor those that do. Also, Kenya is not a member of any convention that deals with waters shared across national boundaries.However, government efforts are currently being made to improve the situation in Kenya. The Lake Naivasha Riparian Owner’s Association is working on an environmental management plan. Steps have been taken to promote more advanced agricultural techniques such as intercropping and soil and water conservation. Proper uses of agrochemicals are being encouraged along with development of organic farms, which are less environmentally threatening. Outside agencies such as PLAN International are making huge progressive developments in Kenya. PLAN is working with issues of water shortages, poverty, and poor health by assisting communities financially and technologically. They are helping people install wells, latrines, and irrigation systems, as well as extending credit for equipment and providing drought resistant seeds to increase agricultural production. Communities are being educated in water well maintenance, and parts have been made inexpensive and easily obtainable. It has been estimated that a single bore well can provide year-round water for 250 people, even in a dry season. Convenience of travel and use to obtain water has greatly improved life in Kenya. The average r...
