Water Laws & Policy

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 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 …

Since 2002, Kenya has been undergoing water sector reforms triggered by the Water Act. Ministry of Water and Irrigation has overall responsibility for the formulation, review and implementation of the water sector policy. Under the ministry, Water Resources Management Authority regulates water resources management and the Water Services Regulatory Board …