PAPER NO.

PDC/14/2016/2
PROJECTS PROGRESS REPORT
Introduction.
AWSB is currently implementing several projects within its area of jurisdiction and other counties
including Kajiado, Meru, Machakos, Kitui and Makueni. Through the support from the GoK and
Development partners, AWSB continues to undertake projects to increase coverage of water and
sanitation services through development of infrastructure for both water and sewerage. A detailed
matrix of projects currently under implementation by AWSB is provided in this report as Annex 1.
The following are some of the major programmes currently ongoing:
4TH NAIROBI WATER SUPPLY PROJECT

In 2012, AWSB developed a water sources master plan for supplementing water deficit in Nairobi for
implementation upto the year 2030. The masterplan identified an implementation schedule of new
water sources in five phases. AWSB completed the implementation of Phase 1 programme in 2014
and is now implementing the phase 2 programme (4th Nairobi water supply programme) with
specific projects as follows:
a) NAIROBI NORTHER COLLECTOR WATER PROJECT PHASE 1-The scheme, under Phase 1, is to
divert raw water from Maragua, Gikigie and Irati Rivers by means of weir control intakes and
convey the intercepted raw water through an 11.7km long tunnel with 3.2m diameter to
Thika Dam Reservoir.
Supply of water to Nairobi residents will increase by about 140,000 cubic meters per day,
reducing the daily shortfall to 60,000 cubic meters. The works are expected to be completed
by June 2018.
b) CONSTRUCTION OF KIGORO WATER TREATMENT PLANT - The Kigoro water treatment plant
is a Design and build project projected to treat additional water coming into Thika Dam as
a result of the construction of the northern collector tunnel phase 1. Additional
140,000m3/day water will be treated and supplied to residents in Nairobi. The current
progress is at 5% and the date of Completion shall be 16th May, 2018.
c) CONSTRUCTION OF RAW AND TREATED WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINES- The project
aims at conveying the treated water from Kigoro Water treatment plant to Gigiri reservoirs.
This will transfer additional 141,000m3/d (1.6 m3/s) of water to Nairobi once completed.
The procurement of a works contractor has been concluded and the draft contract prepared
and submitted to the office of the Attorney general for legal opinion to facilitate contract
signature. The works are anticipated to commence by November 2016.
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AfDB FUNDED PROJECTS

NAIROBI RIVERS BASIN REHABILITATION AND RESTORATION PROGRAMME: SEWERAGE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The Project is part of the larger Nairobi Rivers Basin Rehabilitation and Restoration Programme and
is funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) with construction works set to be completed by
December 2016.
The Nairobi Rivers sewerage improvement project will increase sewerage network coverage from
40% to 59% especially targeting the high density areas which have low levels of service and are the
biggest contributors to pollution in the Nairobi Rivers. The scope of the programme includes the
Expansion of existing Dandora Estate Waste Water Treatment Plant by constructing 11 anaerobic
ponds, Rehabilitation of Kariobangi Waste water treatment plant, Extension of trunk sewers (56km)
and reticulation sewers (40Km) within Nairobi, River Basins.
The project had 5 lots. Four of the Lots are substantially complete and the remaining one which is
rehabilitation of the Kariobangi Waste Water Treatment Plant will be completed by December 2016.
KfW FUNDED PROJECTS

a) NAIROBI CITY WATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK MODIFICATION PROJECT- KFW FINANCED

The project consists of 3 investment lots as follows;
(1) Construction of Kiambu - Embakasi Water Transmission Pipeline - Lot 1
(2) Construction of Kabete - Karen water Transmission Pipeline- Lot 2
(3) Extension of water and sewer network infrastructure to Eastern and Western Nairobi PeriUrban areas Lot 3
Procurement of Lot 1 is complete and is awaiting clearance by KfW. The mobilization of the
contractor is expected to commence by November 2016. AWSB is awaiting clearance by KfW of Lot 2
and Lot 3 for works procurement to commence.
b) NAIROBI SATELLITE TOWNS WATER AND SANITATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - KFW
FINANCED
The TWO selected project areas covering two WSP areas are as shown below;
1. Ruiru Juja WSP supply area: Construction of water transmission line from existing Ruiru
water treatment plant at Jacaranda to Githurai and distribution network in Githurai and
Mwihoko. Upon completion of the project, 188,000 people will benefit. The areas that will
be served under this project include Githurai 45, part of Mwiki and Mwihoko.
2. Oloolaiser WSP supply area: Construction of Kiserian and Ongata Rongai Water Supply EUR
13.4 Million. Construction of transmission line from Kiserian Dam to Ongata Rongai and
distribution network in Kiserian and Ongata Rongai. Upon completion of the project 150,000
people will benefit the areas that will be served include Kiserian town and Ongata Rongai.
The design of the two systems has commenced and works procurement is expected to commence
from April 2017.
GOK PROJECTS

a) THETA DAM WATER TREATMENT AND DISTRIBUTION WORKS

Financed by the Government of Kenya, AWSB has undertaken to construct a water
treatment plant at the edge of the forest which is 3.2km away from the completed Theta
Dam, identified as a Vision 2030 flagship project. The water treatment plant has been
designed to treat 4,000m3 per day to provide water for domestic use within the targeted
areas of in Mundoro, Ndundu, Gachika, Kiganjo, Nembu, Gathugu, Kigumo, Karagi and
Kibichoi, a total population of 50,000 people is targeted to benefit.Works are expected to be
completed by December 2016, with the current progress being at 80% completion.
b) KISERIAN SEWERAGE PROJECT
Financed by the GoK, the project entails the construction of 10,000m3/day waste water
stabilization ponds and 15km trunk and lateral Sewer lines for Kiserian Town and cut-off
drain of Kiserian dam. To serve 100,000 people. The works are ongoing currently at 20%
progress and will be completed by December, 2017.
BADEA PROJECT
OLOITOKTOK WATER AND SEWERAGE PROJECT
This project is funded by Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) in collaboration
with the Government of Kenya (GoK). Works procurement was completed but one of the bidders
raised a complaint with the public procurement oversight authority. The commencement of the
works is pending the decision that will be made by the high court.
The works comprise rehabilitation of the Nol Turesh Springs Source works and associated works and
Construction of approximately 14km Trunk and lateral Sewers of diameters between 225mm, and
375mm, in precast concrete and uPVC pipes including ablution blocks, and Construction of a Waste
Stabilization Ponds
The sewer network will only cover Oloitokitok town. The available funds was not sufficient for
construction of sewerage works in the three towns of Oloitokitok, Ilasit and KRA Border Post.
BELGIAN FUNDED PROJECTS

a) KAJIADO RURAL WATER SUPPLY

The project will be financed through a state - to - state loan. As per framework conditions a Belgian
firm M/S Balteau will undertake the works. The financing agreement has been signed in September
2015 paving the way for implementation. AWSB has requested for copies of the financing agreement
and the commercial contract in order to commence implementation. The project comprises a
minimum of 40 boreholes and associated works and equipment. The contract has been signed and
design works have commenced.
b) ITHANGA WATER SUPPLY
AWSB with the support of the Belgium Government is implementing the phase I augmentation of
Ithanga water Supply Project which involves construction of an intake weir along Thika River,
construction of a 7,200m3/d water treatment plant and laying of 27 km clear water main to serve
the areas of Ithanga, Nyakinyua and Ngelelia at a project cost of Ksh.1.2 Billion. Once completed, the
project will serve over 70,000 residents of Ithanga, Ngelelya, Kakuku, Matunda, and Nanga.
Mobilization for physical works has commenced.
PROJECT CHALLENGES

Wayleave issues- the projects have faced challenges of construction wayleaves and this has
resulted to delays by the contractor during implementation of the projects. The project
components which have adversely been affected by the land issues include Intake works,
break pressure construction sites and water pipelines wayleave where public land is not
available.
Delays in relocation of services including powerlines and electricity posts/ transformers.
Delays in receiving of counterpart funds from the MWI towards payments to contractors and
compensation for construction wayleaves

REQUEST TO COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The members are requested to:
1. Note the progress made by management towards implementing the ongoing projects
2. Recommend to the Board to adopt this Projects Progress Report as a report of the Board
SIGNED
MALAQUEN MILGO
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER