water supply Stories

Private sector dominates Kenya’s borehole drilling as state spending dips
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2025

KNBS data shows private firms drilled over 90 per cent of Kenya’s new boreholes in 2024–25, even as public funding for rural water supply faces steep...

Leakages and inadequate tracking cause water firms in 15 counties to lose Sh10.5 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

Non-revenue water, mainly due to illegal connections and system leakages, has raised concern over the management of the water companies.

Sh4.5 billion Kigoro plant expected to reduce city residents’ water woes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2024

Water and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa said the Kigoro plant is part of a broader government agenda to improve water access across Kenya.

Strong winds, blackouts cause water shortages in Mombasa, Kilifi
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 22, 2024

The water supply interruptions are in parts of the north mainland, including Shanzu, Mtopanga, Kiembeni, Kisauni, Nyali, and Mishomoroni, as well as t...

Water company shuts down supply in Garissa over floods
Abdimalik Hajir  |  May 08, 2024

The company's managing director, Mohamed Dolal, said this is a cautionary measure to prevent electrocution as the main transformer is submerged.

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