Kapsiro Water Project -Lot 1: Chepyuk - Kapkateny Water Supply System

Project Detail Report

Overview

StatusOngoing
TypeWater Supply
AgencyLake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency
ProgramGOK Funded Projects
Progress90.00%

Location Information

CountyBungoma
ConstituencyMt. Elgon
WardChepyuk
SettingRural
Coordinates0.716591, 34.711520

Timeline & Impact

Start Date2019-01-03
Planned End DateN/A
Actual End DateN/A
ContractorPatience Services Linited
Consultantl
Target AreasKimurio, Kaimugul, Kibonet, Kaptong and Sokomoko
Scope of WorksConstruction of a new gravity main DN 160 in HDPE to Kimurio approximately 3km long, Construction of a 50m3 masonry tank at Kimurio, Construction of a 25m3 tank at Kaimugul, Construction of 2No. Break Pressure Tanks, Construction of the following extensionlines: i. Kipsikirok – Cheptonon Primary, DN 50 mm, approximately 8Km, ii. Chepyuk – Kibumet area, DN 50 mm, approximately 3Km, iii. Extension to Kibira, DN 25 mm, approximately 750m, iv.Extension to Sokomoko, DN 25 mm, approximately 200m, v. Extension to Chebich, DN 32 mm approximately 200m, vi. Kimurio tank – Kimurio primary, DN 50 mm, approximately 2km Rehabilitation of:i. Intake Weir and its accessories on R. Kimurio, ii. Existing Kapkongtank (150m3 Masonry) and its accessories, iii. All existing lines and their appurtenances approximately 20km, iv. Construction of 4No.Water Kiosks
ImpactsReduction in waterborne diseases due to access to clean water and improved sanitation, leading to better overall health and reduced healthcare costs. Increased school attendance especially for girls as they spend less time collecting water and managing sanitation needs. Access to clean water and sanitation will increase productivity in the workforce, leading to improved livelihoods and economic growth, women and girls often bear the burden of collecting water, so improved water access will empower them and provide more time for other activities
ChallengesProject stalled at 90% completion. Pending works include: Rehabilitation of damaged/Vandalized pipelines and Last Mile Connectivity
RemarksRequired works packaged and request for financining was made to the Ministry in the 1st Quarter of FY2024/2025

Project Cost

Total Contract Sum (GoK + Foreign)KES 28,059,058.00
GoK Contract SumKES 28,059,058.00
Foreign Contract SumKES 0.00
Cumulative ExpenditureKES 18,000,000.00
Outstanding CostKES 0.00

Beneficiaries

Target Households3,750
Target Population18,000