Mwania Dam (Machakos Town) Water Supply Project

Project Detail Report

Overview

StatusOngoing
TypeWater Supply
AgencyTanathi Water Works Development Agency
ProgramMachakos Water Supply
Progress5.00%

Location Information

CountyMachakos
ConstituencyMachakos Town
WardKalama, Mutituni, Mua, Kiima-Kimwe / Muvuti, Machakos Central, Mumbuni North, and Kola
SettingUrban
Coordinates-1.514272, 37.270058

Timeline & Impact

Start Date2026-08-01
Planned End Date2028-09-01
Actual End Date2028-09-01
ContractorN/A
ConsultantN/A
Target AreasMumbuni, Mua Hills, Katheka Kai, Muvuti, Kiima Kimwe, Ngelani, Mutituni, Kimutwa, Kalama, Lumbwa, Kyangala, Kola, Lukenya (Kyumvi)
Scope of Worksconstruction of 25m High Dam, Intake works, Treatment works (20,000m3/day) Transmission and 20 Km Main and Distribution Lines
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
RemarksDetailed Designs and Tender Documents ready

Project Cost

Total Contract Sum (GoK + Foreign)KES 7,800,000,000.00
GoK Contract SumKES 1,560,000,000.00
Foreign Contract SumKES 6,240,000,000.00
Cumulative ExpenditureKES 0.00
Outstanding CostKES 0.00

Beneficiaries

Target Households8,000
Target Population40,000