Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company on 20th September 2023 signed Memorandum of Understanding with Dakabaricha Umoja Peace Group on management of Dakabaricha Water Kiosk. The signed MOU is the part of policy agreement of taking over management of the Water Kiosk on behalf of Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company MARWASCO for a period of 6…
The Marsabit water and sewerage company (MARWASCO) has instituted measures to enable delivery of efficient water services to residents of Marsabit town and its environs in line with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) demand. The new management at the company has installed a water utility master system with 9 service delivery zones aimed at ensuring…
Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company (MARWASCO) has taken a step further as per the number six of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) demand to purify water that residents draw from pans for direct consumption. The managing director Hon. Stephen Sora Katelo has confirmed that with the help from Opblue, the company intends to install water…
Marsabit Water and Sewerage, in partnership with USAID’s Livestock Market System (LMS), is poised to erect an elevated steel tank, soaring 9 meters high and boasting a volume of 50 cubic meters, at the Haro Bota Earth Dam. This joint endeavor, backed by USAID funding, is anticipated to bestow the benefits of clean water and…
The territorial demarcation of the Haro Bota Earth dam resides within the bounds of Jirime sub-location, nestled in Marsabit County. In the local Borana dialect, the term ‘Haro Bota’ translates to ‘Vast Reservoir,’ a creation dating back over five decades. This essential water body sustains the livelihoods of more than 2,000 households and supports approximately…
Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company, in collaboration with USAID STAWI, orchestrated a Dynamic Collaborative Workshop held from the 25th to the 26th of July 2023 at the Jirime Resort in Marsabit. The gathering aimed to furnish a comprehensive understanding of the county’s landscape, dimensions, and project priorities, all in anticipation of the forthcoming initiatives by…
Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGWFR) on 06/30/2023 held Stallholder’s consultative forum to create awareness on the project implementation in Marsabit County. The overarching objective of the Project is “to increase the sustainable use and management of groundwater by beneficiary groups in the Horn of Africa (HoA).” The forum brought together stallholders from…
Tana water works development agency board of director’s on 20th June, 2023 carried out an inspection tour of water and sanitation projects in Marsabit County implemented by the Agency. The team was accompanied Eng. Daniel Ngugi Chief Manager, Technical Services TWWDA, and Eng. Erastus Waweru Principal Engineer – Technical Planning and Design TWWDA and other…
As a key stakeholder in achieving lasting water security and strengthening collaboration between County Government and other water sectors, delegation of team from USAID Sustainable, transformational, and accessible water interventions (STAWI) visited major Water sites in Marsabit County to assess management, efficiency, and equitable access to water. The delegation led by Deputy Chief of Party…
Marsabit County, Kenya In a significant development aimed at improving healthcare services, the Marsabit County Government, in collaboration with the Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company (MARWASCO), successfully upgraded and operationalized the water line at the Marsabit Referral Hospital. The project involved replacing the existing 1-inch pipe with a new 2-inch High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, with…