Nakuru County’s New Wellfield Project Cuts City’s Water Deficit, Benefits Over 100,000 Residents

By Samuel Gatimu

More than 100,000 residents of Nakuru City are set to enjoy improved access to clean and reliable water following the completion of the Nairobi Road Wellfield Water Project, a major investment that has increased the city’s daily water production by over 20,000 cubic metres and significantly reduced the longstanding supply deficit.

The project involved the drilling and equipping of 10 high-capacity boreholes, boosting daily water production from 45,000 cubic metres to more than 65,000 cubic metres. With the city’s daily demand estimated at between 75,000 and 80,000 cubic metres, the project has reduced the water shortfall to about 10,000 cubic metres, marking a major step towards sustainable water security.

Implemented jointly by the Nakuru County Government and the Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company (NAWASSCO), with support from the Water Sector Trust Fund, the project will provide direct water supply to residents and businesses in Nakuru’s Central Business District, Freehold, Rhonda, Kaptembwa, Shabaab, Racecourse, Githima, the Industrial Area and Mwariki.

The project also delivers immediate relief to Kiamunyi residents through an additional 3,000 cubic metres of water every day, addressing years of persistent water shortages that frequently left households without a reliable supply.

The completion of the Nairobi Road Wellfield Project represents a key milestone in the county’s efforts to strengthen urban water infrastructure and improve access to safe, clean water for a rapidly growing population.

Water from the new wellfields will be pumped through the transmission network and stored at the Milimani-Mereroni high-level reservoirs before being distributed across the city to ensure efficient and reliable supply.

Beyond increasing water availability, the project is expected to reduce rationing, improve public health and sanitation, support economic growth and enhance the quality of life for residents across Nakuru City and its surrounding neighbourhoods.

Spearheaded by H E Governor Susan Kihika, the transformative investment provides a long-term and sustainable solution to water shortages, reinforcing the county’s commitment to expanding access to safe, dependable and affordable water services for thousands of households.

@⁨mwangi Director Comms Kigotho⁩ Edited for website