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MARWASCO is a Sole water service
provider legally constituted under the County Government of Marsabit

24/03/2026

Senior most officers from the Department of Water, Environment, Natural Resources and Wildlife today held a productive stakeholder engagement meeting with the Management of Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company (MARWASCO) to review progress and discuss key priorities in strengthening water service delivery across Marsabit County.

Present during the meeting is the County Executive Committee Member for Water, Environment, Natural resources and wildlife Mr. Guyo Guracha, Chief officer Water Service Mr. Boru Dulacha, Chief officer Environment Mr. Abdulahi Ismail, Chief Officer NRM Ms. Pauline, Director Water Services Mr. Umuro Sharamo, Director Environment Ms. Janet, CEO Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company (MARWASCO) Hon Stephen Sora Katelo, HoAGW4RP s-PIU Coordinator Mr. Dickson Maitho and ADB project Engineer Mr. Loboyo and Technical Manager MARWASCO Mr. John Halkano.

The meeting focused on the ongoing implementation status of the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGWRP), where project have scored significant milestone in improving sustainable groundwater access for communities. For the HoAGW4R, Batch 1 (Lot 1 & Lot 2) works is already in progress.

The team also reviewed the successful completion of the African Development Bank (ADB) project that supported urban water infrastructure and Sewerage lines as Lot 1 & Lot 2 respectively. The project has greatly enhanced service reliability in Marsabit town and its environs. The Lot 2 of the project is 98% complete.

Further discussions highlighted the Department’s commitment to reviving and stabilizing critical water supply systems for Moyale Town. The project design and BQs are complete only awaiting funding from the County and FLOCCA Project. The project objective is to strengthen climate resilience and restoring functionality of strategic water facilities in Moyale municipality.

The engagement reaffirmed the strong collaboration between the Department and MARWASCO in accelerating service delivery, enhancing infrastructure sustainability, and ensuring reliable access to safe water for residents of Marsabit County.

Together, we remain committed to building resilient water systems for our communities. 💧🤝🌍

19/03/2026

On this blessed occasion of Eid ul-Fitr, I extend my heartfelt wishes to all Muslims brothers and sisters in Marsabit County, across Kenya and beyond. May this season of sacrifice, reflection, and generosity bring peace, unity, and renewed hope to every home.
As we strive to provide reliable water and sanitation services to the people of Marsabit let us draw inspiration from the values of compassion, service, and community that Eid represents.

10/03/2026

As part of project monitoring and quality assurance, a joint site visit and inspection was conducted for Batch 1 – Lot 1 project sites for the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP) in Marsabit County.

The Project implementation unit (PIU) and Sub-Project implementation unit (s-PIU) jointly carried out project site visit and inspection of the ongoing project to assess the progress of works, verify compliance with project specifications, and identify any challenges affecting implementation.

The team visited two (2) sites Kamboe Mid-Rock and Kamboe Furmasan where the contractor has begun the construction of key infrastructure such as storage tanks, admins office and guard house and also laying of pipeline across the designated areas of specs.

Batch 1 – Lot 1 is currently in progress in Jaldesa, Kamboe Mid-Rock, Kamboe Furmasa, Log-Logo, Laisamis and Legima which aims at enhaning sustainable groundwater management and strengthen climate resilience in arid and semi-arid areas.

21/02/2026

PACIDA supported a three-day workshop for the Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company (MARWASCO) staffs from February 11th to 13th, 2026 at Jirime Hotel in Marsabit.

The workshop allowed the MARWASCO staff to review and validate the 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey findings conducted by PACIDA. . It also served as an induction into the newly approved Strategic Plan (2025–2030) and key organizational policies.

The MARWASCO team committed to championing the plan’s implementation and actively contributing to the organization’s mission and vision.

MARWASCO’s Managing Director acknowledged PACIDA’s instrumental role in strengthening governance, systems, and organizational capacity, pledging continued collaboration to advance the organization’s institutional development journey.

19/02/2026

ADVANCING GROUNDWATER RESILIENCE AND EQUITABLE WATER ACCESS IN MARSABIT COUNTY.

The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, led by Principal Secretary (PS) for the State Department of Water Julius Korir CBS, today held a high-level consultative meeting with the leadership of Marsabit County led by Governor H.E Mohamud M. Ali EGH and Hon. Dido Ali Raso Member of Parliament for Saku Constituency, Hon. Joseph Lekuton, Laisamis Constituency, Hon. Wario Guyo Adhe, North-Horr Constituency, Women Rep Marsabit County Hon. Naomi Jillo Waqo, Senator Marsabit County Hon. Mohammed Chute and CEO Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company- MARWASCO Hon. Stephen Sora Katelo to deliberate on the implementation of the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP).

The project aims to increase sustainable access to and management of groundwater resources across Marsabit County at an estimated investment of KSh 1billion. It is expected to benefit approximately 300,000 people in rural communities through the rehabilitation and construction of boreholes, aquifer restoration and recharge, and strengthened groundwater conservation and management systems.

The consultative session provided an opportunity to present the proposed distribution of project investments across the County.

10/02/2026

Today CEO Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company- MARWASCO Hon. Stephen Sora Katelo presented ongoing progress report for the Horn of Africa Ground Water for Resilience project (HoAGW4RP), Batch 1 Lot 1 & Lot 2 to the Senior Most officials in the Department of Water led by CECM Ms. Grace Galmo, CO Water Mr. Boru Dulacha and Director Water Services Eng. Boku Sharamo

18/12/2025

TODAY
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Hon. Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku and HE. The Governor Mohamud M. Ali of Marsabit County commissioned Dub-Goba Water Supply point.

The leaders were accompanied by women Representative Marsabit County Hon. Naomi Jillo Waqo, Member of Parliament North Horr constituency Hon. Wario Guyo and Former MP of Saku Hon. J.J Falana together with other leaders.

The project comimisioned includes :-

1. 2.4 km of water pipeline extension to Dub Goba village.
2. 100,000 liters Masonsry tank for storage fitted with ATM Machine and Water kiosk.
3. 11 Meter high , 50,000 lirters elevated steel tank
4. Fencing of Dub Goba Water supply point.
5. Commissioning of 24,000 litres, 6 m high elevated steel tank with water kiosk and water ATM.
6. Access road of 2.4 km to the water supply point.

This project was a joint collaboration between the County Department of Water ,Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company and Caritas Marsabit.

08/11/2025

Official site handover of Horn of Africa Ground Water for Resilience Project Batch 1 Lot 1 Schemes to Abgale General Congrators.

23/09/2025

Managing Director Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company Hon. Stephen Sora Katelo TODAY joined Principal Secretary State Department of Water Mr. Julious Korir (CBS) at Maji House to represent Marsabit County in high level meeting on revival of stalled Badasa Dam.

The project management review meeting follows PS inspection tour to abandoned Badasa Dam site and completed Bakuli IV Dam on Saturday.

The meeting brought together officials from National Water Havesting and Storage Authority, Northern Water Works Development Agency and County Government of Marsabit.

20/09/2025

GOVERNMENT RENEWED EFFORT TO REVIVE BADASA DAM

The Principal Secretary for the State Department for Water and Sanitation, Mr. Julius Korir, CBS today visited Marsabit County to inspect ongoing water projects as part of the government’s commitment to improve water access in arid and semi-arid regions.
During the visit, Mr. Korir underscored the critical role of water infrastructure in addressing water scarcity, boosting livelihoods, and supporting sustainable development in the region. He emphasized that the government remains committed to delivering reliable and clean water to the people of Marsabit.

A key highlight of the tour was the Bakuli 4 Dam which is completed and in use, Sewerage plant under ADP which is 90% complete and stalled Badasa Dam project, whose revival has been prioritized by the Ministry.

The PS noted that the dam, once completed, has the potential to supply safe drinking water to residents of Marsbit County and enhance resilience against drought. He assured residents that the Government is scaling up investments in water and sanitation to ensure equitable distribution of resources, especially in marginalized counties.

Present during the visit is the CEO Tana Water Works Development Agency, CEO Northern Water Works Development Agency, Assistant County Commissioner, CEC Department of Water Services County Government of Marsabit, Managing Director Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company and other state officers.

The leadership of the County welcomed the government’s renewed focus, expressing optimism that the projects would not only provide clean water but also promote peace and development in a county often challenged by water-related conflicts.

PS concluded his visit by reiterating the Government’s call for collaboration between the National Government, County Government, and Development partners to ensure sustainable water solutions for the people of Marsabit.

19/03/2025

We acknowledge receipt of THREE MOTORCYCLES, MODEL YAMAHA DT 175 CC of reg No. KMGQ 305P, KMGQ 304P & KMGQ 303P. We appreciate support by Agency

07/03/2025

Dadacha Jattani representing large consumers testify against the proposed tariff for Marsabit Water and Sewerage Company- MARWASCO by regulator Wasreb Kenya requesting for amendment for the larger consumers.

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