Who we are
The Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company (MUWASCO) was established in 2006 as a body corporate with a mandate of providing water and sewerage services to Murang’a town and its environs. The company operates under a Water Services Provision Agreement (SPA) signed with Athi Water Works Development Agency- AWWDA who is the current Asset owner and the ownership will transit to the County Government of Murang’a. The company is licensed by the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB). Under the license, MUWASCO is mandated to provide water and sewerage services to all residents within its jurisdiction in an efficient and economic manner and within the confines of the Water Act 2016, water and sanitation guidelines, and the Constitution of Kenya. The County Government of Murang’a is represented in the Board of MUWASCO. MUWASCO’s area of coverage includes parts of Nginda, Murang’a town and its environs. The total area covered is 246 Kilometres square with an estimated population of about 175,000 people. The area covered includes Mbiri, Nginda Lower, Kambiti, Township, Maragua and Mugoiri wards. Water supply in the town has come a long way from the pre-colonial days when supply was via four bore holes. With the increased demand, there has been a need to improve the quantity and quality of water provided to the residents. Currently, MUWASCO has over 25,644 registered connections out of which 21,897 are active. The main water source is Kiawambeu with a production capacity of 11,000m3 but currently producing 9,000m3. The other water sources include Kayahwe with a production capacity of 4,000m3 currently produces 3,900m3, Gakoigo treatment works with production capacity of 4000m3 currently producing 1050m3, and a borehole with a capacity of 360m3 at Embassy in Kiangage. Mathioya intake was stopped with the commissioning of the Kiawambeu Water Project in March 2014. The initial Sewerage treatment plant had a capacity of 178 cubic meters per day but was decommissioned after the completion of the current plant. The current sewerage treatment plant was constructed between 1991 and 1992 and commissioned in 1999 and an extension done in 2013. There are currently 6500 sewerage connections. MUWASCO has its head office in Murang’a town, at the junction of Nairobi – Murang’a road and Kangema road, with other satellites offices in Maragwa and Kambiti. The town lies 85 kilometres North-East of Nairobi, capital City to Kenya. Most of the area covered by the Company is hilly. Murang’a town is surrounded by two rivers, Mathioya and Maragwa and three streams - Murari, Gathamba and Njonguini. MUWASCO ‘s area of jurisdiction includes Murang’a Municipality and its environs stretching an area of 246 Kilometres square, with an estimated population of about 175,000 people. MUWASCO has 179 employees. The Managing Director (MD) serves as the Chief Executive of the company, responsible for overseeing the overall operations, strategic direction, and performance of MUWASCO. The MD is supported by a team of key senior managers, including the Commercial Manager and the Technical Manager.
CORE VALUES
Our core values are fundamental principles and beliefs guiding our operations. They will act as a link between the organization culture and the social systems. Our Core Values are as listed below:
We are committed to safeguarding water resources and promoting efficient, environmentally-friendly practices.
We uphold openness and responsibility in all our actions.
We foster strategic partnerships to enhance collaboration, innovation, and success.
We adhere to the highest ethical standards.
We collaborate, value diverse perspectives, and work together to achieve common goals.
We embrace change to thrive in evolving environments.
We foster trust by communicating honestly.
We embrace creativity and new ideas to drive continuous improvement.
We prioritize structure and discipline to ensure efficiency and consistency.
We remain impartial and unbiased in all our actions and decisions.
OUR COMMITMENT
We recognise that the service we provide is a basic human need that has been anchored in the global sustainable goals, vision 2030 and the constitution of Kenya. Aware that water and sanitation service is integral to your needs and may impact your livelihood, we are committed to ensuring reliable supply of clean and safe water and sanitation services in a responsive and professional manner:
VISION & MISSION
A leading water and sanitation utility in the region.
To provide quality water and sanitation services in a reliable, efficient and sustainable manner to every household within our area of jurisdiction.
OUR BIG 7 AGENDA
I. Planning and consistently providing affordable Clean, Safe, and Reliable water that meets or exceeds national and international standards, and, applicable regulatory requirements for human consumption and other uses.
II. Management of sanitation services to meet or exceed recognized global and local standards for collection, transportation and treatment III.Adoption of current world-class technologies; automation of key processes, and continual innovation.
IV. Development of human capital fit to serve word-class quality-conscious interested parties (trained, educated, experienced, skilled, competent, motivated workforce). Develop sustainable Local and global partnerships, networks and linkages with key interested parties.
V. Creating a conducive work environment for staff and other interested parties.
VI. Attaining Global standards in control of NRW.
VII. Operating in strict compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements