Civic Tech Innovation Network Civic Tech in Africa with Nathi Mcetywa

Open Data for Water Conservation | Richard Muraya

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Maai Makwa is an open data platform that aims to empower citizens in Kenya to understand and advocate for water rights. The platform provides tools and data to help individuals make informed decisions on sustainable freshwater resource management. The target audience is women-led households, who are most affected by water scarcity. The platform bridges the gap between government data and citizen-generated data, allowing users to access information on water sources, calculate the cost of water, and participate in water sector reforms. The project has conducted over 3,000 water quality tests and engaged with various stakeholders.

Keywords
water scarcity, water pollution, open data, citizen engagement, water rights, sustainable resource management, women-led households, government data, citizen-generated data, water conservation, climate change, grassroots level, African Union Civic Tech Fund

Takeaways
- Maai Makwa is an open data platform that empowers citizens in Kenya to understand and advocate for water rights.
- The platform provides tools and data to help individuals make informed decisions on sustainable freshwater resource management.
- The target audience is women-led households most affected by water scarcity.
- Maai Makwa bridges the gap between government data and citizen-generated data, allowing users to access information on water sources, calculate the cost of water, and participate in water sector reforms.
- The project has conducted over 3,000 water quality tests and engaged with various stakeholders.
12 Sep English South Africa Technology · Education

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