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    Water Storage Infrastructure Development and Water Service Delivery: Perspectives from Mandera County, Kenya
    (African Journal of Emerging Issues(AJOEI), 2026-03) Mohamed Ali Omar,; muna, Wilson; Minja, David
    Purpose of Study: To assess the effect of water storage infrastructure development on the provision of water services in Mandera County. Problem Statement: The Kenya National Water Policy 2021 was designed to ensure sustainable water resource management and equitable access to clean water. However, key gaps exist in its implementation in Mandera County, where water scarcity remains a persistent challenge. The study was underpinned by Institutional Theory. Methodology: The study was informed by pragmatism philosophy and employing a descriptive survey research design. The target population comprised 535 participants drawn from various key stakeholders in Mandera County, including the Water Resources Authority, Mandera Office, Mandera County Companies, community leaders, representatives from the Non- Governmental Organization, County Government of Mandera Water Department, and the National Drought Management Authority. The researcher used Slovin’s formula to obtain a sample size of 229 respondents. Result: Findings revealed that 51.9% of the variation in the provision of water services in Mandera County was attributed to the development of water storage infrastructure, demonstrating strong influence of storage infrastructure on water service delivery. Recommendation: The county department of water services should investment in the construction, maintenance and security of water storage infrastructure, with specific attention to underserved rural areas