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Complaints handling Mechanisms

WASREB complaint handling mechanisms

The forms of reporting a complaint and compliment shall be as follows;

a) Public consultations

b) Consumer groups

c) E- mails

d) Consumer feedback forms

e) Telephone calls

f) Face to face

g) Social media (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram)

Escalation of complaints is as follow;

Consumers submit their complaints to WASREB through designated channels, such as online complaint forms, email, hotline, or in-person at WASREB offices.
Upon receipt of the complaint, it shall be recorded in the complaints and compliments register and directed to the respective director for action as necessary.
The complaint undergoes an initial assessment to determine its nature and validity. This may involve contacting the complainant for additional information.
The complaint is escalated to the WSP and/or any other parties involved, for negotiations, corrective actions, or agreements to address the issues raised.
WASREB communicates the findings to the complainant. This includes any recommendations, actions taken, or measures to prevent future issues.
WASREB maintains records of consumer complaints and resolutions for documentation and reporting purposes. This information contributes to regulatory oversight and the improvement of service quality.

Resolution of the complaints

Based on the findings, WASREB proposes a resolution, which may include:

Instructing the WSP to take corrective action.
Addressing systemic issues within the WSP to prevent recurrence.
Timeframe: As per WASREB’s service charter, resolution of complaints is 14 business days for standard complaints. More complex cases may take longer, in which case the complainant is informed of the extended timeframe.
Once the investigation is complete, WASREB and WSP communicates the outcome to the complainant.
If the complainant is satisfied with the outcome, the case is closed.
If the complainant is not satisfied, they can appeal or escalate the issue.

Inputs of the procedure

1.Complaints to WASREB can be made through designated channels, such as online complaint forms, email, hotline, or in-person at WASREB offices.

2. Upon receipt of the complaint, it is recorded in the complaints register and directed at the respective Director for action as necessary.

3.The complaint undergoes an initial assessment to determine its nature and validity. This may involve contacting the complainant for additional information.

4. The complaint is escalated to the WSP and/or any other parties involved, for negotiations, corrective actions, or agreements to address the issues raised.

5.WASREB communicates the findings to the complainant. This includes any recommendations, actions taken, or measures to prevent future issues.

6.WASREB maintains records of consumer complaints and resolutions for documentation and reporting purposes. This information contributes to regulatory oversight and the improvement of service quality.

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