ONGOING PROJECTS – DONOR FUNDED
- Mwala Cluster Water Supply Project
The Mwala Cluster Water Supply Project, funded jointly by the Government of Kenya and the African Development Bank (AfDB) under the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program (KTSWSSP) at a cost of Kshs 1.7 Billion, aims to meet the increasing demand for clean drinking water in Mwala, Makutano, Masii, Kabaa, and Mbiuni, benefiting a population of approximately 270,000.
The project main components includes the construction of a 3.5m high weir on the Ndarugu River at Munyu, laying 4.48 km of raw water gravity mains, constructing a 6,600 m³/day water treatment plant with a 1,000 m³ clear water storage tank, and laying of 80 km transmission and distribution network.
The project has faced delays in the implementation due to non perfomance of the previous contractor leading to termination and re advertisement for works contractor.
Currently the project completion rate is 33% and an expected to be completed by December 2025.
- Machakos Water Supply
The Machakos water supply project, under the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program (KTSWSSP) and funded jointly by the Government of Kenya and African Development Bank (AfDB) at a cost of Kshs 1.266 Billion, aims to provide sustainable water supply services to approximately 250,000 residents within Machakos Town and its environs.
Key works include the construction of the 15m high Miwongoni embankment, raw water mains, new treatment works, and storage tanks, along with the development and rehabilitation of boreholes and pipelines, rehabilitation of the Maruba Dam Water Treatment Works, and the planting of trees around the dam for environmental conservation.
The project has faced delays in the implementation due to challenges related to acqusition of land for the Miwongoni Dam.
Currently the project completion rate is 73% and an expected to be completed by December 2025.
- Machakos Sewerage Project
The Machakos Sewerage project, under the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program (KTSWSSP) and funded jointly by the Government of Kenya and African Development Bank (AfDB) at a cost of Kshs 840 Million, aims to provide sewered sanitation services services to approximately 10,000 households within Machakos Town and its environs.
The project scope includes laying approximately 65 km of trunk and lateral sewer lines, constructing a wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 12,500 m³/day at the Ikiwe River-Muvuti Road junction, and rehabilitating existing sewer networks. Additionally, four sanitation blocks will be built, a sewer exhauster truck will be purchased, and 3,000 individual connections will be provided.
Currently the project completion rate is 89% and an expected to be completed by July 2025
- Kiambere Mwingi Water Supply Project
The Kiambere Mwingi Water Supply and Sanitation Project, funded by the Government of Kenya (GoK) in partnership with Italian Cooperation at a cost of Kshs 1.4 Billion, aims to provide clean water to 100,000 residents and a sewer system for 50,000 people in Mwingi.
The project includes the construction of intake and treatment works with a capacity of 4,200 m³/day, a 105 km pipeline, 13 masonry water tanks, and a 2,400 m³/day sewerage system for Mwingi Town.
The project has faced delays in the implementation due to non perfomance of the previous contractor leading to termination of works contractor that is ongoing
- Last Mile Connectivity Project for Matuu, Kitui, and Wote Towns
The Last Mile Connectivity Project for Matuu, Kitui, and Wote Towns aims to enhance water supply and sanitation services in these areas. Key components involve the establishment of water supply systems in Matuu and Wote towns, along with lateral sewer lines and individual connections for Kitui town. Additionally, the project includes drilling and equipping 10 boreholes to bolster water access.
As of March 15, 2020, the project is at 38% completion, with the Matuu Water Treatment Plant at 50%, Kitui Sewer at 15%, Kitui Town Water Distribution at 50%, Matuu Distribution at 25%, and Wote Town Distribution at 30%. The initial project cost was Ksh 869 million, but the contract was terminated on October 11, 2023, due to the previous contractor’s non-performance.
Currently, efforts are focused on repackaging the remaining works to procure a new contractor, with disengagement from the previous contractor ongoing. Once implemented, the project will provide clean drinking water to 60,000 residents, benefiting approximately 12,000 households.
ONGOING PROJECTS – GoK FUNDED
- Kinanie Leather Indstrial Park Water Supply Project Phase II & III
The Kinanie Leather Industrial Park Water Supply Project, funded by the Government of Kenya (GoK), aims to support the leather industrial park in Kinanie, Mavoko Sub County, Machakos County. The project will enhance manufacturing and boost food security.
The scope includes the construction of a 25 km HDPE pipeline, a 1,000 m³ reinforced concrete tank, and associated fencing and site works.
The project began on July 2022, with a budget of Ksh 292,770,465.12, and is currently 91% complete and expected to be completed in February 2025
- Kiambere- Mwingi Water and Sanitation project – Lastmile Connectivity Component (Phase III: Kalaa, Nzaalani And Kangilu Distribution Lines Extension)
Distribution Lines Extension to Kalaa, Nzaalani, and Kangilu involves offtake works and the laying of 7.3 km of DN 63 mm HDPE pipelines to serve Kalaa and Nzaalani primary schools, respectively, with water kiosks built at each location.
Additionally, a 5.5 km pipeline is being laid to an existing water kiosk in Kangilu, which is being rehabilitated. This phase also includes the supply of 10 m³ plastic water tanks for the schools and kiosks. With a cost of Ksh 17.86 million, this phase, which began in March 2024, is currently ongoing and is 90% complete
- Expansion and Augmentation of Masinga Kitui Intake Works
The above project, located in Masinga, Machakos County, involves the construction of new intake works, a new 1.6 km raw water rising main, a new backwash tank, and a new transformer, along with the installation of new clear water pumps.
Additionally, the project will rehabilitate the existing pipeline and water tanks, serving both Machakos and Kitui counties with the total project cost estimated at Ksh 512 million.
The procurement of design buld contractor has been finalised and the projec is awaiting disbursement of funds for works to commence
Drilling and Equipping of Boreholes
Tanathi Water Works Development Agency is implementing the following boreholes within Makueni, Machakos, Kitui and Kajiado
- Kitonyini Secondary School borehole
- Kalama Ward borehole
- Distribution of Water to Kwa Mwau Market
- Kenanie Secondary School borehole
- Kiasa Primary School borehole
- Kanaani Secondary School borehole
- Ngalaly’a Primary School borehole
- Mitatini Primary School borehole
- Mlolongo Primary/Secondary School borehole
- Kathiani girls
- Kanguu sec./kiongwe pri.school
- Mbirikani sec./Iseneti pri.school