Ongoing
Pipeline extension
Approved
Rurie Water Supply Project
Kirinyaga · Mwea · Wamumu
Overall Progress
60.00%
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
Feight Enterprises Ltd
Consultant
None
Location Type
Urban
Target Areas
Mutihti
Scope of Works
• Construction of 1 no. closed kiosk
• 200no. Cold Water Consumer meters
• Pipeline extension by 5.652 km
• 1no. 100m3 Elevated storage tank
• Construction of a 200m3 CFU
Impacts
The project will improve water access for 8000 people through a 5.652 km pipeline extension, 200 cold water consumer meters for efficient distribution, a 100m³ elevated storage tank for reliable supply, a 200m³ CFU for enhanced treatment and storage, and the construction of a closed kiosk for public access.
Key Challenges
Slow release GOK funds, Slow pace of construction
Remarks
None
GPS Coordinates
-0.7327465
37.3284173
Funding Sources
Gok
🇰🇪 Domestic
· Grant
KES 3.1M
Kfw
🌍 Foreign
· Grant
KES 16.3M
Total
KES 19.4M
Beneficiaries
1,600
Households
8,000
Population
Technical Specs
Storage Reservoir
105.00 m³
Treated Water Mains
5.65 km
Distribution Lines
5.65 km
Water Kiosks
1
Connections
200
Created 16 Aug 2026, 14:25
· Last updated 16 Aug 2026, 17:18