El Molo Bay project

Project Detail Report

Overview

StatusOngoing
TypeDesalination plant
AgencyWater Sector Trust Fund
ProgramSustainable Management and Access to Water and Sanitation in the ASALs (SWASAP)
Progress70.00%

Location Information

CountyMarsabit
ConstituencyLaisamis
WardElmolo
SettingRural
Coordinates2.824564, 36.696244

Timeline & Impact

Start Date2022-07-12
Planned End DateN/A
Actual End DateN/A
ContractorM/s Mars Afric Limited
ConsultantNone
Target AreasKomote, Layeni
Scope of WorksInstallation of 2 no 2m3/hr water desalination plants, 2 No Operators houses, fencing of the desalination area, 2km HDPE pipeline extension,12 kw Solar system, 2 NO water Kiosk, water monitoring tools, RO operation kIt, 2 No. 2 door VIP latrines, CLTS triggering in 10 villages, Ecavation of a 40,000 m3 Water Pan, 100 No. Energy saving Jikos
Impactsincreased access to water and sanitation services in ASAL areas and resilience to climate change
ChallengesInsecurity and raising of the lake. Lack of boat to ferry construction materials.
RemarksOn-going project

Project Cost

Total Contract Sum (GoK + Foreign)KES 43,559,998.92
GoK Contract SumKES 3,911,121.50
Foreign Contract SumKES 39,648,877.42
Cumulative ExpenditureKES 37,900,218.85
Outstanding CostKES 5,659,780.07

Funding Sources

SourceTypeAmount (KES)
Danida Grant 39,648,877.42
Gok Grant 3,911,121.50

Budget Allocations by Fiscal Year

Fiscal YearStageFunding SideAmount (KES)
2021/22 Approved FOREIGN 3,911,121.50
2022/23 Approved GOK 39,648,877.42

Beneficiaries

Target Households176
Target Population880