Yatta Dam Water Supply project

Project Detail Report

Overview

StatusOngoing
TypeWater Supply
AgencyTanathi Water Works Development Agency
ProgramYatta Water Supply
Progress3.00%

Location Information

CountyMachakos
ConstituencyYatta
WardNdalani, Matuu, Kithimani, Ikombe and Katangi.
SettingUrban
Coordinates-1.109705, 37.372527

Timeline & Impact

Start Date2026-07-01
Planned End Date2028-06-01
Actual End Date2028-06-01
ContractorN/A
ConsultantN/A
Target AreasMatuu, Katangi and Kithimani
Scope of Works1.) Construction of 30 m high Dam, 2.) Intake Works & Treatment Works (Capacity 6,514 m3/day) , 3.) 137.5 KmTransmission and distribution lines 4.) 5 No. 500m3 water storage tanks
Impactsi) Improved access to water. ii) Employment opportunities during construction and operation. ii)indirect benefits in economic growth of the target areas.
ChallengesLack of funds to commences the construction works even though the detailed designs are ready
RemarksDesigns complete Land acqusition and RAP ongoing

Project Cost

Total Contract Sum (GoK + Foreign)KES 8,000,000,000.00
GoK Contract SumKES 1,600,000,000.00
Foreign Contract SumKES 6,400,000,000.00
Cumulative ExpenditureKES 0.00
Outstanding CostKES 0.00

Beneficiaries

Target Households50,000
Target Population250,000