Private Sector for WASH (PS4WASH) Forum 2026

Labour market insertion, Growth entrepreneurship
07.09.2026
The Private Sector for WASH (PS4WASH) Forum brings together government leaders, donors, development partners, private sector actors, financiers, and communities to advance sustainable, market-led WASH systems and forge the partnerships needed to accelerate self-reliance, unlock investment, and strengthen service delivery in refugee-hosting and underserved communities

24th September 2026

8:00am - 2:00pm | The Cradle Tented Camp, Lodwar, Turkana

About the Forum

Theme: Beyond Direct Provision: Unlocking Sustainable, Private Sector-Led WASH Markets in Turkana

As Kenya advances the implementation of the Refugees Act, 2021, the Shirika Plan, and broader commitments to sustainable and inclusive service delivery, the WASH sector stands at a critical juncture. The challenge is no longer how to sustain services through direct provision alone, but how to build resilient systems that strengthen local enterprises, attract investment, and deliver lasting impact for communities.

Co-convened by Swisscontact and Plan International Kenya, the PS4WASH Forum 2026 will bring together government, donors, development and humanitarian partners, private sector actors, financiers, and community representatives to explore practical pathways for sustainable, market-led WASH service delivery. More than a consultative meeting, the forum is an action-oriented platform that supports a coordinated transition towards sustainable WASH markets and stronger local service delivery systems, while advancing national conversations on localization, self-reliance, innovative financing, and public-private collaboration in refugee-hosting and underserved communities.

Join us to shape the partnerships, investments, and solutions needed to build sustainable WASH systems in Turkana and beyond.

For more information, contact [email protected]

2025 - 2026
Kenya
Labour market insertion, Growth entrepreneurship
Enhancing the Resilience and Adaptive Capacity of refugees and host communities in Turkana County (CP WASH)
The CP WASH project enhances access to sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Turkana County, empowering refugees and host communities to become more resilient, economically self-reliant, and climate- adaptive. Through private-sector-led, market-based solutions, the project transforms WASH challenges into economic opportunities by integrating entrepreneurship, scalable business models, and circular economy approaches.