The project which is being implemented by the Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency (LVSWWDA) is set to bring water closer to residents through construction of distribution lines, water tanks, water kiosks and consumer metering to completed water supplies projects for Siaya and Bondo towns.

Siaya-Bondo Water and Sanitation Company (SIBOWASCO) which is responsible for water and sanitation service provision in the County will benefit from this project as it will enhance its revenue collection and water distribution volumes.

The project also aims to address the gap between installed capacity and actual usage of the water produced in the various water schemes.

Currently, he project is at award stage for construction contract and it’s expected to be concluded within a month after its commissioning. It is therefore expected that actual works will commence in three months’ time due to the process of obtaining the requisite Tax Exemptions for materials, supplies and equipment for works.

Siaya having a total population of 993,183 and 250,698 households according to 2019 KPHC Census Report, 100,000 residents are set to benefit directly under this project when complete. This project is among the many done by LVSWWDA in Siaya County. Other planned projects include Boro Kanyaboli Water Supply Project and Usenge Water Supply Project.

As one of the core functions of Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency, the agency undertakes to ensure there is access to water and sanitation services in its area of jurisdiction through development, maintenance and management of the national public water works.

The project was financed by the African Development Bank through a grant to East African Community for the Isibania town at an approximate cost of Ksh 380 million. It was a remedy to   improving access to safe drinking water and sanitation services within the lake basin region at the same time addressing the problems of pollution of Lake Victoria through implementation of water supply and sanitation interventions in the town. The completion and launching has given the people hope of a good life and a promise to a bright and promising future.

The main components of the project includes;- Construction of intake works from river  Hibwa and raw water main to the treatment plant, Construction of 1no. 3000,000 liters/day water treatment plant, 500,000 liters of clear water tank and  150,000 liters elevated steel back-wash tank, pumping house and installation of  submersible pumps, Surface pumps, Construction of a 9.6km  rising main, 1000,000 liters RC and  50,00o liters of clean water storage tanks, Laying of distribution pipelines up to 17.8km of varied sizes and installation of  bulk meters. The project also encompassed the Construction of Landfill and Sludge Drying Bed for Isibania Town and the scope of works entailed Construction of Sanitary landfill and fecal sludge drying treatment plant. The landfill construction was completed though sludge drying bed but was delayed due to late land acquisition.

It has been financed by the Federal Republic of Germany, through KfW Development Bank (KfW) and The Government of Kenya (GoK).

The Program objective is to ensure the provision of sufficient, hygienic, economically viable and affordable Water and Sanitation Services for the population of the selected towns, thus contributing to the overall development goal of improving the health of the urban population by reducing waterborne diseases and favouring economic development. 

The Program also supports enhancement of water supply and sanitation service delivery and sustainability through improved commercialization, pro-poor orientation and clustering of schemes.

It will encompass construction of a new run of the river intake on River Kimugu at an elevation, a new Raw Water Gravity Main, Steel pipe, length 7660m and a new Kimugu Treatment Works of capacity 13,000m³/day at an elevation at Duka Moja area to boost the current Design Capacity of water production systems of 12,700m³/day in Kericho.

The project will also ensure construction of additional 50.6 km distribution mains. This will increase the network to a total of 165.6 km.

Others are additional 2nr. Reinforced Concrete Storage Tanks of total Capacity 6,000m³ i.e. 5,000m³ Tank at Treatment Works and 1,000m³ Tank at  Kipsirkong area and other associated works which include installation of valves, bulk meters, fine hydrants, washouts, etc. and construction of chambers.

It has been co-financed by the French Development Agency (AFD), European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Union (AITF) and Government of Kenya (GoK) at a cost of KShs. 7.5Billion (70m Eur).

Under LVWATSAN, two existing wastewater facilities- Kisat and Nyalenda Wastewater stabilization ponds will be rehabilitated and upgraded.

In addition, a new wastewater facility will be constructed near Otonglo area which is expected to treat 4,000m³/day of wastewater, and ensure that western part of Kisumu city is also sewered and does not contribute to environmental pollution.

The interventions are being implemented by Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency (LVSWWDA) on behalf of GoK.

 The program will also rehabilitate Dunga water treatment plant, extend water and sewer networks, rehabilitate and upgrade existing sewerage facilities.

In line with growth of Kisumu city, the program will also expand the water supply and sanitation to the satellite towns of Maseno, Kiboswa and Ahero by construction of 107kms water supply and distribution network. 

The project is being implemented over a period of five years from 2021 to 2025 to benefit additional 350,000 people in Kisumu city with clean water and safe sanitation.

It is funded by the African Development Bank and the Government of Kenya at a cost of KShs. 1.2 billion. 

Among the development partners, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is funding the implementation of water and sanitation projects in 28 towns under the KTSWSSP.

The projects being implemented across various counties have been clustered into 3 regions and they are coordinated by three Water Works Development Agencies, namely; Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency, Athi Water Works Development Agency and Tana Water Works Development Agency. 

Ugunja-Sega-Ukwala Water Supply and Sanitation Project is part of the wider KTSWSSP being implemented nationally in the 28 towns.  

The project is being implemented by Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency with coordination from Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency. 

It entails construction of new water supply systems with a design capacity of 8000 m³/day for Ugunja town, Ukwala town, Sega town and the environs.  

The project specific objectives are to improve health, productivity and well-being of the targeted population, conserve trans-boundary freshwater biodiversity within the Lake Victoria Basin and increase resilience to climate change. The project targets to benefit 77,800 people.

The construction works commenced in 2019 and the project is expected to end in December 2021.

The scope of works include construction of a 4 km all weather access road to the intake works, 1 no. Intake weir constructed across Nzoia River at the water falls, 0.77 km raw water gravity main steel pipe and 9.07 km of clear water rising main 8,000 m³/day water treatment plant.

It will also entail construction of 1 no. storage reservoir of 7000m³ and 1 no. of steel elevated tank of 250m³, 20 km treated water gravity main and 6 nr. ablution blocks in informal settlements.