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Small water service providers in Nairobi were given one month to register their business. The deadline was yesterday 15 May 2020. Those who must register are water tankers, exhausters, gated community water service providers, private boreholes and community water projects. They must register online on Athi Water Works Development Agency …

Flame Tree Group makes Roto and Jojo water tanks. For the year ended December 2019 the company earned net income of Sh44.9 million. This is a 33% increase from Sh33.7 million in 2018. Covid-19 presents the company with new business opportunities. The water tanks maker’s income after paying for its …

Small water service firms in Nairobi have a month to register their businesses. Water Services Regulatory Board has given a list of five firms who must get a licence. The last date is on 15 May 2020. These firms are water tankers, exhausters, gated community water service firms and private …

By Kaburu Mugambi County Government of Laikipia owns Nyahururu Water and Sanitation Company (Nyahuwasco). The company gives water and sanitation services in Laikipia West Sub-County. Nyahuwasco offers water services in Nyahururu and Rumuruti towns and parts of Marmanet Ward. Water Tower sought to know actions taken by Nyahuwasco to prevent …

The government says water companies will not disconnect consumers with unpaid bills. As a result water companies are reporting falling revenues. The companies think some customers refuse to pay because of what the government said. Water Services Regulatory Board says Kenyans must support water companies by paying their bills. These …

By Kaburu Mugambi Importance of handwashing with soap remains a top priority as Covid-19 pandemic continues. Water companies have taken a number of actions to help county and national governments to prevent the virus. The companies are giving handwashing and hand hygiene supplies. They are increasing water delivery to informal …

Meru County Urban Water and Sanitation Services Corporation was formed in 2014 to replace Meru Water and Sanitation Services Company, and Imenti and Tharaka Nithi Water and Sanitation Services Company. It was to provide and manage water and sanitation services in urban areas, and develop adequate water supply system for …

By Kaburu Mugambi Cash shortage faced by water companies could be of their own making as they lose Sh7 billion annually to water leaks. Auditor General has warned the sector is under financial threat due revenue lost. Water services regulator calls for appointment of competent managers who can manage water …

By Kaburu Mugambi   Water, Sanitation and Irrigation ministry has promised to reach out to the National Treasury to increase sanitation budget and establish separate budget line for sanitation. This is among three goals the ministry and participants pledged to reach in three months during Kenya Sanitation Conference. The conference …

KENYA SANITATION CONFERENCE 28 – 31 NAIROBI, KENYA FINAL COMMUNIQUE We, the stakeholders of the sanitation and hygiene sector in Kenya made up of political decision makers and sanitation sector institutions, academics, civil society, development partners and the private sector at the Kenya Sanitation Conference organized by the Ministry of …