Establish the aluminum residues in drinking water

Project Detail Report

Overview

StatusOngoing
TypeResearch
AgencyRegional Centre on Groundwater Resources, Education Training and Research.
ProgramRegional Centre on Groundwater Resources, Education Training and Research.
Progress16.00%

Location Information

CountyMurang'a
ConstituencyMaragua
WardIchagaki, Kamahuha, Makuyu, Kimorori
SettingRural
Coordinates-1.557000, 36.727000

Timeline & Impact

Start Date2020-01-07
Planned End Date2030-01-12
Actual End Date2030-01-12
ContractorN/A
ConsultantN/A
Target AreasAll available groundwater sources in the region
Scope of Works• The project is to cover the all regions of Kenya covering and area of 58,0376km2 for an estimated population of 47.5 million people • To undertake groundwater mapping and the concentration of aluminium residue in water • To undertake groundwater sampling, quality testing and mapping • To determine viable solution to mitigate high Aluminium concentrations in water for community use. • To determine suitable local institutions, and community action groups (CAGs) for training on effective measures for sustainable management, conservation, protection and governance of groundwater resources
Impacts• Improved water quality drinking water within the affected communities. • Develop a Kenya map with aluminium distribution on Water • Generate a country map on Alminium distribution in water. • Improved quality of availability water for domestic uses • Improved water for schools and hospitals
ChallengesLimited finance disbursment by the National Treasury.
RemarksTo assess the safety of drinking water.

Project Cost

Total Contract Sum (GoK + Foreign)KES 40,000,000.00
GoK Contract SumKES 40,000,000.00
Foreign Contract SumKES 0.00
Cumulative ExpenditureKES 20,000,000.00
Outstanding CostKES 20,000,000.00

Funding Sources

SourceTypeAmount (KES)
Gok Grant 40,000,000.00

Budget Allocations by Fiscal Year

Fiscal YearStageFunding SideAmount (KES)
2021/22 Approved GOK 2,000,000.00
2022/23 Approved GOK 2,000,000.00
2023/24 Approved GOK 20,000,000.00
2024/25 Allocated GOK 10,000,000.00

Beneficiaries

Target Households152,272
Target Population761,360