A technical team from both the County headquarters and the sub-counties met at Saku Guest House for a consultative engagement to discuss water governance landscape and updates on Natural Resource Management (NRM). The meeting was presided over by the Chief Executive Committee Member for Water, Environment, Natural resources and forestry Hon. Grace Galmo and attended…
As Kenya marks special gazettement of Mazingira day/ World Mental health day, an account of events was held at Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company (MARWASCO’s) office including of growing of trees. Mr. Stephen Roba, A mental Health psycho-social first aider and environmentalist participating in Tree growing exercise at MARWASCO Office.Over 900 trees seedings were planted…
Marsabit water and Sewerage company is upgrading its service delivery in shauri yako, Nyayo road and Huqa Qanchoro zones in Nagayo, Mountain and Dakabaricha Location respectively in Central Ward of Saku Sub-County in Marsabit County within Marsabit municipality in partnership with USAID STAWI through the project sustainable transformational and accessible water intervention program. The project…
EWASO NG’IRO NORTH HANDS OVER KUBI BAGASSA BOREHOLE TO MARWASCO Ewaso Ng’iro North Development Authority handed over Kubi Bagasa Borehole to Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company and the County Department of Water in a conspicuous ceremony spearheaded by the Saku Member of Parliament Hon. Dido Rasso. The project stands as one of the basic concept…
Bakuli 2 water reservoir located 8KM in Marsabit forest reached the end of its sediment design life having been last cleaned in 1997 when the outlet located at the bottom of the tower, became clogged with sediment. Silt and accumulated sediments along with salts piled up effecting water quality and quantity. The situation attributed to…
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…