Scaling Up Blended Financing of Water and Sanitation Investments in Kenya

This World Bank case study explores strategies for scaling up blended financing for water and sanitation investments in Kenya. It examines how innovative financial mechanisms, combining public and private funds, can address the significant funding gap in the WASH sector. The study highlights the importance of enhancing the creditworthiness of water utilities, leveraging loan finance, and implementing robust financial stewardship to attract commercial capital and achieve sustainable and scalable impact in water and sanitation access.