Tariff Details
| Utility | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| THIKA WATER AND SEWERAGE COMPANY LIMITED | 2016/17 | 2018/19 |
| Block | Approved Tariff (Ksh) |
|---|---|
Residential Household | |
| 0-6 | Ksh 33 |
| 7-20 | Ksh 50 |
| 21-50 | Ksh 60 |
| 51-100 | Ksh 65 |
| 100-300 | Ksh 70 |
| Above 300 | Ksh 75 |
Commercial/Industrial | |
| 0-6 | Ksh 40 |
| 7-20 | Ksh 55 |
| 21-50 | Ksh 65 |
| 51-100 | Ksh 70 |
| 101-300 | Ksh 75 |
| Above 300 | Ksh 80 |
Government Institutions | |
| 0-6 | Ksh 40 |
| 7-20 | Ksh 55 |
| 21-50 | Ksh 65 |
| 51-100 | Ksh 70 |
| 101-300 | Ksh 75 |
| Above 300 | Ksh 80 |
Schools and Colleges | |
| 0-600 | Ksh 50 |
| 601-1200 | Ksh 55 |
| Above 1200 | Ksh 60 |
Water Kiosks | |
| Per-M3 | Fixed Charge Ksh.25 |
Resale at Water Kiosk | |
| Per-20 Litres | Fixed Charge Ksh.0 |
Bulk water supply | |
| Per-M3 | Fixed Charge Ksh.0 |
Water Bowser(Tanker) | |
| Per-M3 | Fixed Charge Ksh.0 |
Flat Rate (Un-metered) | |
| Per-Month | Fixed Charge Ksh.0 |
Prepaid Meters | |
| Per-M3 | Fixed Charge Ksh.0 |
| Sewer Tariff |
|---|
| Sewerage is charged at 75% of the water charge for all customers |
Meter Rent
| Size (Inches) | Approved Tariff (Ksh) |
|---|---|
| inch | 50 |
| inch | 100 |
| 1 inch | 250 |
| 1 inches | 250 |
| 2 inches | 250 |
| 3 inches | 450 |
| 4 inches | 800 |
| 6 inches | 1250 |
| 8 inches and above | 1500 |
Water Deposits
| Connection Type | Approved Tariff (Ksh) |
|---|---|
| Domestic | 2500.00 |
| Water Kiosks | 5000.00 |
| Commercial | 25000.00 |
| Industries | 50000.00 |
| Domestic Construction | 15000.00 |
| Commercial Construction | 50000.00 |
Other Charges
| Service | Approved Tariff (Ksh) |
|---|---|
| New Water Connection fee (1/2 inch to 1 inch) | 2500.00 |
| New Water Connection fee (1.5 inch to 3 inch) | 7500.00 |
| New Water Connection fee (Above 3 inch) | 15000.00 |
| Water Tanker -8000 & 16,000 litres | 2,500 ,5000 respectively per tanker within WSP area for all consumers |
| Sewer connection- residential | 5000.00 |
| Sewer connection- Commercial | 7500.00 |
| Sewer connection- Industrial | 15000.00 |
| Private sewer unblocking (per manhole) | 2500.00 |
| Sewer reconnection | 15000.00 |
| Exhauster services(company exhauster | 4,000 for informal settlements and 5,000 for other customers |
| Meter testing on request | 100.00 |
| Leak detection services | 1000.00 |
Penalties
| Penalty Description | Approved Tariff (Ksh) |
|---|---|
| Illegal connection - Commercial,Industry,Construction (Fraud) | 100,000 plus estimated consumption during the period of the illegality |
| Illegal connection (Fraud)- Domestic | 30,000 plus estimated consumption during the period of the illegality |
| Replacement of stolen or damaged meters | 100% of the market cost of the meter |
| Sewer Reconnection | 15000.00 |
| Reconnection fee- at meter point | 1000.00 |
| Reconnection fee- at mains | 5000 and double deposit |
Targets for the Tariff Period
| Indicator | 2016/2017 | 2017/2018 | 2018/2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Coverage (%) | 96 | 97 | 98 |
| Water Quality (%) | 100% compliance with the quality standards | 100% compliance with the quality standards | 100% compliance with the quality standards |
| Non Revenue Water (%) | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| Hours of Supply (Hrs) | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Metering Ratio (%) | 90 | 100 | 100 |
| Collection Efficiency (%) | 91 | 92 | 93 |
| Resale at Kiosk (Ksh/20L) | KSh. 1 per 20 litres | KSh. 1 per 20 litres | KSh. 1 per 20 litres |
| O&M Cost Coverage (%) | 102 | 103 | 104 |