Tanathi Water Works Development Agency (TAWWDA) is one of the Nine Water Works Development Agencies in Kenya. The Agency serves Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, and Kajiado Counties. The mandate of the Agency is to undertake the development, maintenance, and management of National public water and sewerage infrastructure within our area of jurisdiction, to achieve socio-economic development. The Agency is funded by the Government of Kenya. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Tanathi Water Works Development Agency (TAWWDA), I take this opportunity to request all the stakeholders in the water sector to accord us the support needed to achieve this great mandate. It should be noted that our area of jurisdiction falls within ASAL areas where there is a great demand for water. The Agency looks forward to putting in place sustainable water and sewerage programs in line with the Water Act 2016 in the realization of universal access to Water and Sanitation coverage.
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Mandate of TAWWDA
In terms of section 68 of the water act 2016, the powers and functions of the water works development agency shall be to;
Undertake the development, maintenance and management of the national public water works within its area of jurisdiction;
Operate the waterworks and provide water services as a water service provider, until such a time as responsibility for the operation and management of the water works are handed over to a county government, joint committee, authority of county governments or water services provider within whose area of jurisdiction or supply the waterworks is located;
1. Increase Water coverage from 36.4% in the year 2018 to 57.8%by the year 2023.
2. Increase sewerage coverage from 11% in the year 2018 to 26.9% by the end of the year 2023.
FAQ's
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Where are TAWWDA offices?
TAWWDA Offices are in Kitui town on KIDP building Kalawa Road
Who finances TAWWDA?
TAWWDA is a parastatal under the ministry of water and irrigation.We get funding from GOK
Who is TAWWDA C.E.O
TAWWDA Ag. C.E.O is called Fredrick Tito Mwamati (P.Eng.Tech)
Do you dig boreholes for people
We dont dig boreholes for individuals but we do so for communities in a very clear and structured methodology.However you can get more detail and information by presenting your case in TAWSB offices
Whats your role in water companies
TAWSB licences and regulates WSP for provision of water. Water has to be safe and clean
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