This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Kenya statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Kenyan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Kenyan-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 6.5: By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate |
| Indicator |
Indicator 6.5.2: Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation |
| Metadata update |
May 2024 |
| Related indicators |
1.1.1, 1.4.1, 2.4.1, 3.9.2, 4.7.1, 5.5.2, 6.5.1, 7.1.2, 7.2.1, 11.5.2, 13.3.2, 14.1.1, 14.2.1, 15.1.2, 15.2.1, 16.1.2, 16.7.2, 17.9.1, 17.14.1 |
| Organisation |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Contact person(s) |
Senior Manager |
| Contact organisation unit |
Food Monitoring, Nutrition and Environment Statistics |
| Contact person function |
Compilation of Environment and Natural resources statistics |
| Contact phone |
+254-735-004-401, +254-202-911-000, +254-202-911-001 |
| Contact mail |
P.O. Box 30266–00100 GPO NAIROBI |
| Contact email |
dps@knbs.or.ke |
| Definition and concepts |
Definition: The indicator monitors the “transboundary basin” area within a country covered by an “operational” “arrangement for water cooperation”. A “transboundary basin” refers to a river or lake basin, or an aquifer system that marks, crosses or is located on boundaries between two or more states. A basin comprises the entire catchment area of a surface water body (river or lake), or for groundwater, the area of the aquifer, i.e. the entire permeable water-bearing geological formation. For the purpose of calculating the value of SDG indicator 6.5.2 the transboundary basin area is the extent of the catchment area (river or lake basin); or the extent of the aquifer. “Arrangement for water cooperation” refers to a bilateral or multilateral treaty, convention, agreement or other formal arrangement, such as memorandum of understanding between countries sharing transboundary basins that provides a framework for cooperation on transboundary water management. Agreements or other kinds of formal arrangements may be interstate, intergovernmental, interministerial, interagency or between regional authorities. “Operational” means that an agreement for cooperation between the countries sharing transboundary basins meets all the following four criteria: - There is a joint body or mechanism (e.g. a river basin organization) for transboundary cooperation; - There are regular, i.e., at least annual, formal communications between riparian countries in form of meetings (either at the political and/or technical level); - There is a joint or coordinated water management plan(s), or joint objectives have been set; - There is a regular, i.e., at least annual, exchange of data and information. Concepts: The monitoring has as its basis the spatial coverage of transboundary basins shared by each country, and focuses on monitoring whether these are covered by cooperation arrangements that are “operational”. The criteria to be met for the cooperation on a specific basin to be considered “operational” seek to capture whether the arrangement(s) provides the basic elements needed to allow that arrangement to implement cooperation in water management. |
| Unit of measure |
Basin area, in km2, covered by operational arrangements |
| Classifications |
Not applicable |
| Data sources |
Ministry of Water, irrigation and sanitation-SDG pilot report |
| Data collection method |
A broad stakeholder engagement process was undertaken to help increase stakeholder participation and ownership of water management and decision-making processes, and make the findings more robust and useful for further discussions and planning. SDG 6.5.1 Focal Points are asked to fill in the Reporting Process Form in Annex C to increase transparency and stakeholder confidence in the results at all levels |
| Data collection calendar |
Data is collected approximately every 3-4 years |
| Data release calendar |
Data is released approximately 3 months after the close of each data collection round |
| Data providers |
Ministry of Water Irrigation and Sanitation |
| Data compilers |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Institutional mandate |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is mandated to collect, compile, analyze, publish and disseminate official statistics for public use. |
| Quality management |
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is ISO certified based on 9001:2015 Standard requirements. The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control, are carried out following the methodological framework and standards established by the KNBS, in compliance with the Internationally acceptable standards. |
| Quality assurance |
The KNBS adheres to Kenya Statistical Quality Assurance Framework (KesQAF) that underlines principles to be assured in managing the statistical production processes and output. Data consistency and quality checks are conducted through Technical Working Groups (TWGs) before publication and dissemination. |
| Quality assessment |
The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control are subjected to a set criteria and standards to ensure conformity. |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 28, 2025 |