Challenges of water supply in informal settlements have been observed in different parts of the world. This study
evaluates accessibility to water in the Kuvukiland informal settlement. The study employed two methods: a semi
structured questionnaire and in-depth interviews. Semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data from
50 respondents in the Kuvukiland informal settlement, and the in-depth interviews were carried out with five key
informants. The findings suggest that access to water in informal settlements is a challenge, because more than
half of the population in Kuvukiland live more than a kilometre from the water points. Further findings also
show that affordability is a critical issue, because the more than half of the population are unemployed, and as a
result they cannot afford to pay for water. Finally the findings are that, water supply in Kuvukiland does not
follow an integrated water resource management approach. In addition, there is poor community involvement,
and stakeholder participation is weak.