Thwake Downstream Water Supply Project

Project Detail Report

Overview

StatusOngoing
TypeDam
AgencyState Department for Water and Sanitation
ProgramThwake multipurpose water development program
Progress2.00%

Location Information

CountyKitui
ConstituencyKitui Rural
WardKisasi, Mbitini, Kwa Vonza, Kanyangi
SettingRural
Coordinates-0.906304, 37.862356

Timeline & Impact

Start Date2026-01-07
Planned End DateN/A
Actual End DateN/A
ContractorN/A
ConsultantN/A
Target AreasKanyangi Kyusiani
Scope of Works• Laying of 100 Km pipeline, • Construction of 3 No. 1,000 m3 storage tanks, • Construction of Water Kiosks, • Construction of booster stations and electromechanical works • Consumer connections.
Impacts(i) Project expected to employ 1,400 persons during implementation and 25 personnell during operation (ii) 164,000 people (32,800 holdholds) to be connected
ChallengesLack of funds to commences the construction works even though the detailed designs are ready
RemarksDetailed Designs Complete

Project Cost

Total Contract Sum (GoK + Foreign)KES 3,000,000,000.00
GoK Contract SumKES 600,000,000.00
Foreign Contract SumKES 2,400,000,000.00
Cumulative ExpenditureKES 0.00
Outstanding CostKES 0.00

Beneficiaries

Target Households32,800
Target Population164,000