Athi Water Works Engages Kajiado Leaders on Water and Sewerage Solutions -

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Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) held a strategic stakeholder engagement meeting with the Kajiado County Alliances of Residents’ Association (KCARA) and local leaders, led by Kajiado West MP Hon. Sunkuiya George, to discuss water and sewerage interventions benefiting residents across Kajiado County.

The discussions focused on fast-tracking and enhancing water supply and sewerage services for areas including Ngong, Kitengela, Kiserian, and Ongata Rongai.

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Key Developments in Water Supply:

AWWDA has constructed five boreholes with elevated tanks in Ngong, Rongai, and Kiserian, delivering over 1 million litres of water daily.

The ongoing relocation of water and sewer pipelines along the Nairobi Expressway is expected to supply 2.5 million litres of water daily by February 2025.

The nearly completed Kiserian-Ongata Rongai Water Supply Project (95% done) will serve 150,000 people, providing 18 million litres daily. This project includes the rehabilitation of the Mbagathi and Kiserian Dam water treatment plants, a 200-kilometre water distribution network, and 8,300 new household connections.

Future Strategic Plans:
A major highlight is the KES 12.5 billion Olooloitikosh–Kitengela–Kajiado Water and Sanitation Project. This ambitious initiative includes:

A 35-metre-high dam supplying 100 million litres of clean water daily.

Advanced waste stabilization ponds and trunk sewers to enhance sanitation.

The meeting saw active participation from key stakeholders, including AWWDA CEO Eng. Joseph Kamau, Director of Finance & Strategy Mike Kimotho, Director of Infrastructure Development Eng. Bonnie Nyandwaro, Kajiado West MP Hon. Sunkuiya George, and members of Kajiado County municipal councils and resident associations (K-MARA, OMARA, NMARA, KSARA, among others).

This collaboration underscores the commitment to addressing water and sanitation challenges, ensuring sustainable development and improved living conditions for Kajiado County residents.