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 Months.
The agreement was signed in presences of Senior Chief Omar Jillo and village Elders where the group was also tasked with responsibilities of enhancing security at the Facility, supervision of the water operators, monitoring of the record keeping and revenue collection, reconciling bank statements, deposits in the bank, and marketing among others.
The water kiosk committee members will undergone trainings for proper management of the Dakabricha Water Kiosk which the group had put on probation selling water without much external support. The group will also open bank account where they will deposit sales per day for accountability purposes.
Addressing the elders and group members, managing director Stephen Sora Katelo explained the need of every residents in Marsabit County to have access to clean, reliable and safe water.
The managing director said that very soon, the company will expand water facilities to neighboring villages and schools, and to continuously monitor water quality for safety while working with the water users committee to sustain the facility. “It is very important that the land on which this facility sits remains protected as a community water resource point.” He Added.
“I’m so happy to participate in the hand-over of the Dakabaricha Water Kiosk management. This facility will help families in Dakabaricha Location and its environs and improve people’s health and prosperity, and is one of the many activities MARWASCO is supported under our Pro-Poor activity,” Said Managing Director Stephen Sora Katelo.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Deputy Managing Director/Water Quality officer Halkano Guyo, insisted on effective communication between the daily operators of the Kiosk and MARWASCO office to enhance high level of discipline when dispensing this unique commodity.
He encourage the group members to stand firm on the kiosk Operation amid the influx of challenges they will face on the way.
“The group is responsible for day to day running of the water kiosk and is directly answerable to the company management.” Quality Officer Mr. Halkano Guyo said.
Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company uses an integrated entrepreneurial approach addressing issues by working with already existing community structures like groups. Our objective is to provide Solution to water scarcity and work with the local communities.
Dakabaricha water kiosk is part of the scoop of work for the ongoing project of Africa Development Bank implemented by Northern Water Works Development Agency in Marsabit County.
