Public Information

Water Act 2016, Section 139

PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON LICENSE APPLICATION

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

1. Thika Water and Sewerage Company Limited, a company wholly owned by the County Government of Kiambu.
2. Nyahururu Water and Sanitation Company Limited, a company wholly owned by the County Government of Laikipia.
3. Oloolaiser Water and Sewerage Company Limited, a company wholly owned by the County Government of Kajiado.
4. Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company Limited, a company wholly owned by the County Government of Uasin Gishu.
5. Othaya-Mukurweini Water Services Company Limited, a company wholly owned by the County Government of Nyeri.
6. Kiambere-Mwingi Water and Sanitation Company Limited, a company wholly owned by the County Government of Kitui.
7. Nyandarua Water and Sanitation Company Limited, a company wholly owned by the County Government of Nyandarua.

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.

Relevant information on each of the applications can be accessed on the following links:

Thika Water 

Nyahururu Water

Oloolaiser Water

Eldoret Water

Othaya-Mukurweini Water

Kiambere-Mwingi Water

Nyandarua Water

Comments on the application shall be emailed to info@wasreb.go.ke or send in hard copy to:

The Chief Executive Officer

Water Services Regulatory Board

5^th Floor NHIF Building

Ngong Road

P.O Box 41621 -00100

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 WSPs, jointly with  Wasreb, at venues within the service area of each of the WSPs.

Signed

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

WATER SERVICES REGULATORY BOARD