Integration and implementation of rainwater harvesting technologies in development programs, planning and budgeting in Matungulu Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya

The constitution of Kenya 2010 placed the supply water and services related to sanitation as a devolved function County Governments. clear delineation roles between National Governments have not significantly improved access potable clean households. Thirty-six percent Kenya’s population in Arid Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) still walk many kilometers search for animal human utilization There has been introduction new rainwater harvesting technologies (RHT) that can alleviate scarcity, however little progress made on improvement ASAL areas. is, therefore, need investigate initiatives by Government Machakos integrate implement its development programs, planning budgeting among Structured questionnaires were utilized fetch primary data integration implementation which then analyzed. Data was presented using tables, Charts bar graphs provide clarity findings. Calculation arithmetic mean, standard deviation, Analysis variance regression analysis done order deduce understanding Documentary evidence used establish programs put place Government. findings suggested had mechanisms RHTs agenda however, cost remained biggest impediment integration. A showed Integration RHT positive significant effect household livelihoods (β= 0.755, t=22.351, p=0.000<0.05). study recommends develop support including providing subsidies, training, engaging partners finance technical support.