The Kenol-Makutano Water Supply and Sewerage Project is set for official commissioning after the completion of construction and final inspections, marking a major milestone in efforts to improve sanitation services in Murang’a County.
In an update, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo noted that the project implemented by the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA), has undergone final inspections and structural handover to the local utility provider and is now awaiting official commissioning.
Construction of the project was completed in October 2024 and features a gravity-fed sewer network comprising approximately 31.5 kilometres of sewer reticulation and trunk mains serving Kenol Municipality and surrounding areas.
Kenol-Makutano Sewerage Project. Photo: Courtesy.
The sewerage system channels wastewater to a modern 15-acre treatment facility located at Nanga in Gatanga Constituency.
The facility has the capacity to treat up to 3,000 cubic metres of wastewater per day, providing residents with a safer and more efficient alternative to conventional septic and exhaust-tank systems.
Once operational, the project will provide sanitation services to Kenol, Makutano, Kabati, Gatanga, Wempa, Mariira, Karimamwaro and Wangu.
The investment is expected to address sanitation challenges associated with the rapid urbanisation of Kenol Municipality and neighbouring towns while providing infrastructure to accommodate future population growth and economic development.
The project will also help improve public health by ensuring wastewater is collected and treated through a centralised system, reducing reliance on individual septic and exhaust tanks.
According to Omollo, the investment is part of the Government’s broader efforts to improve infrastructure and public services as urban centres continue to expand.
Through the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration, the Government is also facilitating coordination among national and local stakeholders to ensure development projects are implemented efficiently.
The completion of the Kenol-Makutano project is expected to strengthen sanitation infrastructure in the area while supporting new investments and improving the quality of life for residents.
