Sustainable Development of the Lokitipi Aquifer System for food production in Turkana County

Project Detail Report

Overview

StatusProposed
TypeAquifer Development and Water Supply
AgencyRegional Centre on Groundwater Resources, Education Training and Research.
ProgramRegional Centre on Groundwater Resources, Education Training and Research.
Progress0.00%

Location Information

CountyTurkana
ConstituencyTurkana West
WardLopur, Songot
SettingRural
Coordinates3.980000, 35.591000

Timeline & Impact

Start Date2025-01-07
Planned End Date2029-01-12
Actual End Date2029-01-12
ContractorN/A
ConsultantN/A
Target AreasThe Lokitipi Aquiferextent within the Turkana North Constituency
Scope of Works• Undertake hydrogeological and geophysical surveys in Lotikipi Aquifer System • Drill, construct and equip of borehole, and reticulation • Collect groundwater samples and analyse • Undertake the Feasibility Study • Construct and develop water treatment plants • Identify MAR sites, and develop injecting wells • Undertake Environmental baseline survey • Develop Project inception and operation manual • Develop Training modules, and organize Workshops and public forum
Impacts• Improved availability of water for domestic uses • Increased food production and nutrition status in the area • Improved water for schools and hospitals • Mitigation of conflicts • Increased water availability for livestock and Industrial use • Minimized Water borne diseases • Flood control • Enhanced environmental protection
Challenges• Risk of delayed disbursement by development partners • Unreliable bore hole data records
RemarksThe project is awaiting approval by National Treasury

Project Cost

Total Contract Sum (GoK + Foreign)KES 250,000,000.00
GoK Contract SumKES 250,000,000.00
Foreign Contract SumKES 0.00
Cumulative ExpenditureKES 0.00
Outstanding CostKES 0.00

Funding Sources

SourceTypeAmount (KES)
Gok Grant 250,000,000.00

Beneficiaries

Target Households45,451
Target Population239,627