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PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON LICENSE APPLICATION FOR 10 WSPs

WATER ACT 2016 SECTION 139

Under powers granted by section 74, 85 and 86 of the Water Act 2016 WASREB invites comments on the applications of license for provision of water supply and sewerage supply for:

1. Murang’a South Water and Sanitation Company, a company wholly controlled by the County Government of Murang’a.
2. Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company, a company wholly owned by the County Government of Kisumu.
3. Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation Company, a company wholly controlled by the County Government of Kirinyaga.
4. Isiolo Water and Sanitation Company, a company wholly owned by the County Government of Isiolo.
5. Tavevo Water and Sanitation Company, a company wholly owned by the County Government of Taita-Taveta.
6. Homa Bay Water and Sanitation Company, a company wholly owned by the County Government of Homa Bay.
7. Mavoko Water and Sewerage Company, a company wholly owned by the County Government of Machakos.
8. Tetu Aberdare Water and Sanitation Company, a company wholly controlled by the County Government of Nyeri.
9. Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company, a company wholly controlled by the County Government of Murang’a.
10. Tatu City Water and Sanitation Company Limited, a company wholly owned by Tatu City Limited.

The purpose of licensing is to ensure consumers are protected in respect to:

(a)   The Quality of water services  and sewerage services provided by a Water Service Provider (WSP).

(b)   The health and safety of consumers.

(c)   Economic interests of the public -tariffs paid by consumers for the service should be affordable and sustainable.

(d)   The progressive realization of  water services to persons who are currently not served.

(e)   Accountability and participation – The public has a right to participate in decisions that affect them.  Information provided by a WSP should enable consumers gain full benefit of the services.

The relevant information on each of the applications can be accessed at the WASREB website on the following links:

Murang’a South Water

Kisumu Water

Kirinyaga Water

Isiolo Water

Tavevo Water

Homa Bay Water

Mavoko Water

Tetu Aberdare Water

Murang’a Water

Tatu City Water

Comments on the application shall be made to the following addresses:

Email    –           info@wasreb.go.ke

Hard copy –      Chief Executive Officer

                            Water Services Regulatory Board

                            5^th Floor NHIF Building

                             Ngong Road

                             NAIROBI

The closing date for receipt of comments is 30 days after the publication of this notice.

A public meeting shall be held on dates to be communicated by respective Water Service Providers and WASREB, at the service area of each of the Water Service Providers.

Signed

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

WATER SERVICES REGULATORY BOARD