Construction of Karimenu II Dam Water Supply Project

Project Detail Report

Overview

StatusOngoing
TypeDam, Water Supply,Water Treatment Plant, Storage tanks/resevoir, Borehole
AgencyAthi Water Works Development Agency
ProgramConstruction of Karimenu II Dam Water Supply Project
Progress98.80%

Location Information

CountyNairobi
ConstituencyWestlands
WardKarura, Kitisuru, Mountain View, Parklands/Highridge, Kangemi
SettingUrban
Coordinates-1.268700, 36.805990

Timeline & Impact

Start Date2019-02-05
Planned End Date2022-02-05
Actual End DateN/A
ContractorJoint venture of AVIC International Holding Corporation and Shangai Municipal Engineering Design Institute Group(AVIC/SMEDI JV)
ConsultantRunji Consulting Group
Target AreasWestlands
Scope of WorksConstruction of a dam, 58m height and storage capacity of 26.5 billion litre. Construction of a water treatment plant of capacity of 5 million litres/day. Supply and laying pipeline of 67km of raw water and treated water transmission pipeline. construction of 2no. water storage tanks of capacity of 23.5 million litre and 3 million litres in Ruiru and Juja respectively. Construction of 6no. boreholes in Gatundu.
Impactsprovision of water for domestic, industrial and agricultural use. Immense economic growth in the region through creation of job opportunities. Improved standard of living thus generation of improved livelihoods.
ChallengesAquisition of wayleave for TWGM-B which is about 13.1km
RemarksProject is substancially complete, however there should be regular inspection along the pipelines. The client should ensure the land is acquired befor the contract is signed.

Project Cost

Total Contract Sum (GoK + Foreign)KES 2,140,986,415.40
GoK Contract SumKES 321,147,962.40
Foreign Contract SumKES 1,819,838,453.00
Cumulative ExpenditureKES 1,546,506,624.80
Outstanding CostKES 0.00

Funding Sources

SourceTypeAmount (KES)
Gok Grant 321,147,962.40
China Exim Loan 1,819,838,453.00

Budget Allocations by Fiscal Year

Fiscal YearStageFunding SideAmount (KES)
2021/22 Approved FOREIGN 582,998,781.20
2021/22 Approved GOK 49,168,571.91
2022/23 Approved FOREIGN 287,776,627.30
2022/23 Approved GOK 70,240,817.02
2023/24 Approved FOREIGN 21,072,245.10
2023/24 Approved GOK 21,072,245.10
2024/25 Allocated FOREIGN 14,048,163.40
2024/25 Allocated GOK 14,048,163.40

Beneficiaries

Target Households104,980
Target Population308,854