Athi Water Works
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Athi Water Works Development Agency is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation & Irrigation covering Nairobi, Kiambu and Murang'a Counties.
Muthaiga North, Nairobi Kenya
Joined November 2011
Karimenu II Dam Update:.24/11/2023 (1900hrs).Water level: 1854.54 m.Spilling level: 1855.00 m.Volume increase (from 8am): 451,935 m3 (2%).Current volume: 21,973,530 m3 (97.21%)/ 22 Billion litres of water
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𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘂 𝗜𝗜 𝗗𝗮𝗺 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲.25/11/2023 (08:30 am).Karimenu II dam starts spilling. The spillway design has flood control, and drainage works provide safety to downstream areas against failure by overtopping during the Elnino rains. 1/2
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𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘂 𝗜𝗜 𝗗𝗮𝗺 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲.25/11/2023 (08:00 am).Water level: 1854.95 ft above sea level.Spilling level: 1855.00 ft above sea level.Water volume increase:1,013,433 m3(4.48%).Current volume: 22,535,025 m3 (99.70%)/22.5 Billion litres of water
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𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐮 𝐈𝐈 𝐃𝐚𝐦 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞.•Karimenu II dam first spilling on 25/11/2023 at 8:30am.•Current water volume: 23 Billion litres of water. •The dam serves Gatundu, Ruiru, Juja, Githurai, Tatu City and parts of Nairobi providing more than 70 million litres per day.
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Ndakaini/Thika Dam Update:.· Current Dam Water Volume: 70.000 Million m3/70 billion litres.· Dam Design Capacity: 70.000 Million m3.· Current Dam Water Storage: 100.00%.· Dam started spilling on November 8, 2023, at 11:20 hrs
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Ruiru Dam Update:.· Current Dam Water Volume: 02.980 Million m3/2.98 billion litres.· Dam Design Capacity: 02.980 Million m3.· Current Dam Water Storage: 100.00%.· Dam started spilling on November 24, 2023, at 01:00 hrs.
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Sasumua Dam Update:.• Current Dam Water Volume: 15.910 Million m3/15.9 billion litres.•Dam Design Capacity: 15.910 Million m3.•Current Dam Water Storage: 100.00%. The Dam reservoir started spilling on November 20, 2023, at 03:00 hrs
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Kiserian Dam Update:.Current Dam Volume: 1.22 Billion litres.Current Dam Water Storage: 99%.Dam spillage: Saturday 26th Nov. 2023
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UPDATE: Karimenu II Dam is currently 89.9% full, holding 20B litres of water. The dam is expected to spill over by this Sunday. The spillway design has flood control, and drainage works providing safety to downstream areas against failure by overtopping during the Elnino.
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We have also prepared an emergency response plan that highlights all possible failure modes of the dam and their related emergency responses. 2/2
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𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐮 𝐈𝐈 𝐃𝐚𝐦 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞:.Cabinet Secretary, Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Hon. Zachariah Njeru assures residents living near and downstream of the Karimenu II Dam of safety following the start of spillage. @MOWSI_KE @InteriorKE @KiambuCountyGov
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UPDATE: Ongoing permanent relocation works of Sasumua - Kabete Emergency Remedial Works. Laying of water pipelines approx. 20% complete. Set for completion by 30th October 2020. #Sasumua.@NairobiWater .@NMS_Kenya
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Congratulations H.E President Elect Dr. @WilliamsRuto on your confirmation as the 5th President of the Republic of Kenya. We look forward to working together in improving access to clean water and sanitation. Hongera Rais 👏🏾
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Today His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta officially commissioned the Karimenu II Dam Water Supply Project. The Dam will store 27 billion litres of water with a production capacity of 73 million litres of water per day. 1/5
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Bridging the water supply gap for Nairobi City and its environs. Main project components, including the Northern Collector Tunnel & Kigoro Water Treatment Plant, are complete pending completion of the water transmission pipelines to Gigiri, expected to be completed by March 2023.
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@DM_itis The spillway design has flood control, and drainage works providing safety to downstream areas against failure by overtopping during the Elnino rains.
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Karimenu II dam in Gatundu North, Kiambu County is taking shape. Upon completion, it will bring an additional 70 million litres of water to the residents of Ruiru, Juja and Nairobi #KarimenuDam #GoKDelivers #IncreasingAccesstoWater #WaterforAllKE
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Our Board Chairperson @CharlesKarondo made a courtesy call to @thika_water accompanied by B.O.D. The team later on visited Karimenu II Dam, so as to ascertain the progress of safeguarding residents affected by the dam.
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H.E Deputy President Hon. @rigathi presents our CEO @Eng_Thuita a trophy for the best stand in water water and waste water at the @AgriSocietyOfKe. #TukutaneNairobiShow #WinningTeam #TukoSite
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Principal Secretaries drawn from various Ministries, @PDUDelivery and Deputy Governor @KiambuCountyGov Dr. Joyce Wanjiku among others inspected the ongoing construction of Karimenu II Dam Water Supply Project in Gatundu North.
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1/3 The treacherous trail to fixing Sasumua - Kabete Pipeline. We are currently constructing an access road to the landslide affected area for easy equipment and personnel access. #Sasumua #WaterWorks
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1/3 Today the CS Water @SicilyKariuki handed over 200pcs of Personal Protective Equipment's to @mazingirayetu for the clean-up exercise and restoration of Ngong River in Kibera.
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Did you know that access to clean water is a basic right? Our organization is working round the clock to improve access to clean water for Nairobi, Kiambu, and Muranga. #CleanWaterforAll #WaterAccess
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His Excellency The President of the Republic of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H inspecting free water interventions for informal settlements in Mathare and Kibera #covid19kenya #AccesstoFreeWater #WaterisLife
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In leading the strides towards progress and realization of improved water supply H.E. President William Ruto launched the Ksh. 4.6 billion Augmentation of Water to Thika and Gatundu. The project is set to benefit over 250k residents.
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1/3 CS @AMB_A_Mohammed, @CsChelugui, @mucheru and @SicilyKariuki inspected the 4th Nairobi Water Supply projects in Muranga. The bulk water supply projects are The Northern Collector Tunnel Phase 1, Kigoro Water Treatment Plant and Water Transmission Pipelines. @PDUDelivery
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Introducing @AthiWaterWorks new brand towards accelerating access to water and sanitation #WaterChampKe
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PUBLIC NOTICE : Online Registration of All Small-Scale Water Service Providers within Nairobi Metropolitan .@wasreb
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Welcome to our stand @AgriSocietyOfKe and learn more about our role in Water and Sanitation #Tukutaneshow
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The Prime CS @MusaliaMudavadi while accompanied by the CS Water @WahomeHon, visits our stand at the Nile Basin Day 2023 celebrations. The Prime CS was taken through our infrastructure projects aimed at improving water supply and sanitation for Nairobi, Kiambu and Muranga. 1/2
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CS @minwater_sani @SicilyKariuki today inspected the ongoing expansion and rehabilitation of Dandora Estate Waste Water Treatment Plant in Ruai.
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We Have Moved from Africa Re Centre to our new home Athi Water plaza, Muthaiga North Road, off Kiambu Road. #NewPossibilties #OurNewHome
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Big up! To all the youth working hard towards improving water and sewerage services. Happy #YouthDay
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3/3 We have teams working tirelessly to map out the best possible solutions to fast track the remedial works and also put in place measures to avoid future disruptions to water supply. #Sasumua #WaterWorks
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The Kiserian – Ongata Water Supply Project aims to enhance access to reliable water supply for Ongata Rongai, Kiserian town and its environs. The project is jointly funded by GOK & the @KfW_FZ_int, it is currently at 91% and expected to be completed by Feb 2024.
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@AthiWaterWorks, we are all about increasing access to water & sanitation. Don't miss a special docu. on #WaterAndCOVID19 airing live across major TV stations. Get to learn about free water for informal settlements and its impact to livelihoods.@ChamsMedia @NMS_Kenya
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Today AWWDA was honored to welcome the Honourable Justices of the Supreme Court of Kenya, led by the Hon.Justice @CJMarthaKoome, CBS, Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya.
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Today the @PDUDelivery visited projects under the 4th Nairobi Water Supply aimed at significantly improving water supply to Nairobi and its environs. @Eng_Thuita.
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13,000 trees planted today to conserve Karimenu II Dam catchment in partnership with @StanbicKE @RUJWASCO. We join the nation-wide drive to increase national tree cover and ultimately take action against global warming and climate change.
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We were delighted to welcome the Deputy President H.E Hon. @rigathi to @AthiWaterWorks works stand @AgriSocietyOfKe. Our CEO @Eng_Thuita briefed him on the current and planned mega water and sanitation projects. #twendenairobishow
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Governor @KajiadoGov inspecting the ongoing constr. of Oloitokitok Water and Sewerage Project which is 93% complete.
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#OurNewHome will help as deliver on our ambitions and improve our performance in delivering clean water and sanitation for Nairobi, Muranga and Kiambu. #NewPossibilities
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Don't miss our documentary on accelerating water provision for Nairobi, this Sunday 2:20pm on Citizen TV. #WaterAccess #WaterforNairobi
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Appreciation tweet to Tile and Carpet for donating 50 water tanks of 1500ltr capacity towards reducing the spread of #COVID19Kenya #coronaviruskenya #Covid_19 @minwater_sani
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Today the PS @minwater_sani @Jooseph_Wairagu inspected scale up of free water interventions for informal settlements in the larger Nairobi Metropolis while accompanied by @Eng_Thuita and other senior officials. The projects will provide 22.5 Million litres per day for free.
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Today our B.O.D and staff members undertook orientation of the new Athi Water Plaza which will be our new home away from home. Situated along Muthaiga North Road, off Kiambu Road.
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1/2 President Uhuru Kenyatta today commissioned Muthua Free Water Supply, Kabiria Free Water Supply and Huruma Free Water Supply for Informal Settlements.
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The CS @minwater_sani @SicilyKariuki today participated in a tree planting exercise @AthiWaterWorks building adjacent to Karura Forest in celebratIon of #WorldWaterDay. #Water2me
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Water Infrastructure in Kenya. Ndakaini Dam/Thika Dam and all its splendour. Click on the link below for more info. #NdakainiDam
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Today the PS Water @Jooseph_Wairagu inspected ongoing water and sewerage infrast. projects in Gatundu while accompanied by @EngSaoalima, For. Godfrey Lemiso, @Eng_Thuita and @wstf_ke @Ismail_Shaiye and other officials.
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To progressively serve you better @AthiWaterWorks will be moving soon to our new headquarters at Athi Water Plaza located along Muthaiga North Road, off Kiambu Road.
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Innovation and technology are key to improving water and sewerage infrastructure. We are constantly researching, developing, and applying new technologies and techniques. #WaterInfrastructure #InnovationsinWater #WaterAccess
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Contract signing for Kahawa-Githurai sewerage network project under NaRSIP phase II program. The project will be implemented to serve more than 160,000 people within Githurai 44 & 45, kahawa sukari, kahawa wendani, Kenyatta University Referral Hospital and environs.
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"Women and children bare the burden for lack of sufficient water @AthiWater should take keen interest in ensuring they are catered for in terms of water , we also need to benefit more substantially from the 4th Nairobi Water MasterPlan."Hon. @SABINACHEGE Women Rep. Muranga
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Improving sewerage infrastructure is crucial for public health, quality of life and the environment. Our organization is hands-on to enhance access to sewerage infrastructure to cater for the rising demand for Nairobi, Kiambu, and Muranga.#ImprovingSanitation #SDG6
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Nairobi Rivers Sewerage Improvement Project Phase II launched. The project will build on the gains made in NaRSIP Phase I to increase sewerage coverage from the current 48% to 70% by 2023 and provide 12,000 new household sewer connections. #AccesstoSewerage
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Projects under the 4th Nairobi Water Supply currently under implementation include;.- Northern Collector Tunnel Phase 1.- Kigoro Water Treatment Plant.- Raw and treated water transmission pipelines
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We have completed phase 1 provision of free water to residents from vulnerable communities within Nairobi Metropolis in conjunction with @NMS_Kenya . Phase 1 entails construction of 51elevated steel tanks and 20 boreholes. #AccesstoFreeWater #WaterisLife
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1/3 CS @SicilyKariuki @minwater_sani inspecting the 4th Nairobi Water Supply project set to benefit more than 1.2 Million residents of Nairobi and satellite towns. #WaterforNairobi
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The President H.E Uhuru Kenyatta presenting @AthiWaterWorks with a trophy for the Best Non-Agricultural Statutory Board Stand at the @AgriSocietyOfKe to the @Eng_Thuita and Chairman @AthiWaterWorks Hon. Eng. John Kiragu Chege.#ExcellencinService #tukutaneNairobiShow #Tukutaneshow
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Our corporate team is represented @BeyondZeroKenya, running for the inclusion of persons who are differently abled #Iwillrun
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1/3 Contract Signing for Construction of Mwiki and Clay Works Reticulation Sewers under the Nairobi Rivers Sewerage Improvement Program Phase II. The project is funded by the G.O.K and @AfDB_Group and implemented by @AthiWaterWorks (AWWDA) at a projected cost of Ksh 1.8 B.
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Rehabilitation of water and sewerage projects in Nairobi and Kiambu kicks off. This will improve the quality of water and sanitation services to Nairobi and Kiambu residents.
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Catch our documentary on Independent Community Free Water Supply Projects targeting informal settlements and vulnerable communities. @NMS_Kenya @minwater_sani.#CleanFreeWater
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Today the CS @minwater_sani Sicily Kariuki (Mrs) inspected sanitation projects under the Nairobi City Regeneration Program. The project aims to increase access to sanitation in Nairobi and improve the quality of water and riparian ecosystem of our rivers. 1/2
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During the flagging off ceremony of sewer flushing units by H. E @MikeSonko and CS @CsChelugui at Maji House from @AthiWater @Eng_Thuita #improvingsanitation @NairobiWater @county_nairobi
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The PS @minwater_sani @Jooseph_Wairagu today visited #OurNewHome located along Muthaiga North Road, off Kiambu road.
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As we prepare to celebrate #WorldWaterDay 2021 on 22nd March, 2021. Water plays an integral role in our day to day activities. What does water mean to you? Join the conversation.#Water2me
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Toilets play a key role in improving living conditions for vulnerable communities. Through the support of @AFD_France, we have increased sewerage access for informal settlements. #WorldToiletDay .#WorldToiletDay2022 #makingtheinvisiblevisible
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CS Water, Sanitation and Irrigation James Macharia Tours Northern Collector Tunnel & Karimenu II Dam.
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Are you interested in knowing more about Tunnelling and Underground Space ?. Come join us at Crowne Plaza 4th - 5th December 2019 .Theme: "Tunnelling Design to Construction" .@KenyaTunnelling .#TAKTraining2019
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Ongoing micro tunnelling works at Roysambu round about along Thika Rd which is part of the Nairobi City Water Distribution Modification Project. The project will improve water supply distribution for Eastern and Western parts of Nairobi peri - urban areas.
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CS @minwater_sani Mrs. Sicily Kariuki accompanied by PS @Jooseph_Wairagu and @Eng_Thuita inspecting ongoing #COVID19KE reduction activities to enhance water 💦 supply to communities in informal settlements #StayHome #StaySafe #WashYourHands
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Today the CAS Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Dr. Andrew Tuimur inspected ongoing Ngong River clean up exercise and sanitation projects in Kibera.
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AWWDA has drilled 50 boreholes in #NakuruCity to benefit over 100,000 households. The project will supply an additional 30 million litres of clean water/d in Kihoto slums, Karati-Delamere, Wei-Maseno. @minwater_sani @Eng_Thuita
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Today, the CEO Kenya Water Institute Dr. Leiro Letangule & Board Chairperson Hon. Patrick Mbangula paid a courtesy call to AWWDA CEO Eng. Joseph Kamau. The engagement aimed at strengthening partnerships and exploring ways of collaboration.
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Residents of Mukuru kwa Njenga can now happily sustain better hygiene in the fight against #COVID19KE with clean water for free. #WaterAndCOVID19 .@ChamsMedia
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Today @minwater_sani CS @SicilyKariuki inspected free water supply projects in Kwa Mangeli, Athi River, Kitengela, Isinya and Embul-bul. The projects are part of the phase II Independent Community Water Supply Projects targeting low income areas.
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Happening now: Eng @RopKiprono expounds on the Northern Collector Tunnel Project watch now on @KTNNewsKE
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PS @minwater_sani, @Jooseph_Wairagu, NMS DG Major General Mohamed Abdalla Badi, @Eng_Thuita and our engineers during inspection of ongoing water interventions for informal settlements in Nairobi Metropolitan area #WaterisLife #WaterforSlums
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May your sacrifices be rewarded with good health, peace and success. Happy Eid-Al-Adha from Athi Water Works Development Agency. #EidAlAdha.#EidAdhaMubarak.#StaySafe .#KomeshaCorona
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Today the PS @Jooseph_Wairagu inspected water, sanitation and irrigation projects in Kiambu County while accompanied by officials from @AthiWaterWorks, @Irrigation_Auth and Kiambu County #waterforkiambu
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GoK in partnership with @AthiWaterWorks and @NMS_Kenya has implemented interventions to increase water supply to high density, low-income areas within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area. Read all about it in Tomorrow's Sunday Nation.#WaterAndCOVID19
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Today the CS @TransportKE @JamesMacharia_ filling in as CS Water, Sanitation and Irrigation inspected the ongoing construction of Karimenu II Dam, Northern Collector Tunnel Phase 1, Kigoro Water Treatment Plant, Raw and Treated Water Transmission Pipelines. 1/4
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1/3 Today 2 teams from the National Development Implementation Communication Cabinet Committee inspected Water and Sanitation Projects in Nairobi and Kajiado County.
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1/3.Our sanitation interventions for Nairobi City are underway! Through the Nairobi Rivers Sewerage Improvement Project Phase 2, we aim to increase sewerage coverage from 48% to 55%, provide over 20K household connections, expand the Dandora Ruai Waste Water Treatment Plant.
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Ongoing is a meeting about the Nairobi Regeneration Program aimed at restoration of Nairobi rivers, rehabilitation of sewer systems, solid waste management and garbage collection @MikeSonko @NemaKenya @minwater_irrig @Environment_Ke @NairobiWater @Eng_Thuita @EngSaoalima
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Once complete the project will have a reservoir capacity of 26,540,000 cubic meters and serve more than one million residents of Juja, Ruiru, Gatundu North and Nairobi.
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Earlier today we held a consultative meeting with members of the National Assembly to discuss the status of water and sewerage projects and the way forward.
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Provision of safe free water is essential in protecting human health against #COVID19KE, KIbera Community is now better placed. #komeshacorona .#WaterAndCovid19 .@NMS_Kenya .@MOH_Kenya .@ChamsMedia
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