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 …
Read More »Nyahururu Water: ‘To remain afloat’ we must pay workers, suppliers
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 …
Read More »Unpaid bills: ‘No free water’
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 …
Read More »Covid-19: Water firms give water, soap to residents to keep hygiene
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 …
Read More »Water companies lose Sh7 billion annually to water leakages
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 …
Read More »Conference calls for separate sanitation budget by State
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 …
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