Ongoing
Pipeline extension
Approved
Kapkwen Pipeline Ext
Bomet · Chepalungu · Nyangores
Overall Progress
80.00%
Project Overview
Implementing Agency
Water Sector Trust Fund
Programme
Water Supply and Sanitation for the Urban Poor -KfW-Phase IV
Start Date
04 Jun 2022
Planned End
04 Jun 2023
Actual End
-
Contractor
Maxfol, Aquawet ltd, Kendi limited
Consultant
None
Location Type
Urban
Target Areas
Kapkwen
Scope of Works
• Construction of 1no closed kiosk
• Construction of 1no. insitu yard taps
• 161 no. Cold Water Consumer meters
• 9.4 km Pipeline extension
• Construction of 1 no. 108 m3 elevated steel tank
• 75m3/hr Discharge Electric Pump set
Impacts
The project will improve water access for 5,408 people through a 9.4 km pipeline extension, 161 cold water consumer meters for efficient distribution, a 108m³ elevated steel tank for reliable storage, a 75m³/hr discharge electric pump set to enhance supply, and the construction of a closed kiosk and an in-situ yard tap for improved public access.
Key Challenges
Slow release GOK funds, Slow pace of construction
GPS Coordinates
-0.7865383
35.2994394
Funding Sources
Gok
🇰🇪 Domestic
· Grant
KES 3.2M
Kfw
🌍 Foreign
· Grant
KES 16.7M
Total
KES 19.9M
Beneficiaries
1,082
Households
5,408
Population
Technical Specs
Storage Reservoir
113.00 m³
Treated Water Mains
9.40 km
Distribution Lines
9.40 km
Water Kiosks
1
Connections
161
Created 16 Aug 2026, 14:25
· Last updated 16 Aug 2026, 17:18