GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 170

the following Water Service Providers (WSPs): (a) Tariff Adjustment Applications J. Meru Rural Water and Sanitation Services (MERUWASCO) K. Kibwezi-Makindu Water and Sanitation Company (KIBMAWASCO) L. Municipal Council of Machakos Water and Sanitation Company (MACHWASCO) These WSPs are seeking regular tariff review in accordance with section 72 (1) b of the Water Act 2016 to ensure full cost recovery for sustainable water services and support essential investments for improved service delivery. (b) Licence Applications A. Trans-Nzoia Water and Sewerage Company Limited (TRANSWASCO) B. Meru Rural Water and Sanitation Services (MERUWASCO) These WSPs have applied for licences pursuant to the Section 85(1) of the Water Act, 2016 to provide water services within their counties. Therefore, in compliance to WASREB principal object under the Water Act, 2016 section 70 (1)–“protection of the interests and rights of consumers in the provision of water services”, Section 87 (1)- “An application for a licence shall be subject to public participation” read together with the provision of Section 139, we wish to advise that public consultation meetings shall be held at the venues stated below to get stakeholders concerns on services provided, licencing conditions and proposals for services improvement going forward. Please note that all Water Service Provider(s) shall hold hybrid public consultation meetings (physical and virtual) as outlined below; Water Service Provider (WSP) County Venue Date And Time Trans Nzoia Water and Sewerage Company Limited (TRANSWASCO) Trans-Nzoia Kitale Museum, Kitale Town 14th January, 2025 at 10.00 a.m THE KENYA GAZETTE 10th January, 2025 Water Service Provider (WSP) County Venue Date And Time Meru Rural Water and Sanitation Services (MERUWASCO) Meru Meru Slopes Hotel, Meru Town 14th January, 2025 at 10.00 a.m Kibwezi-Makindu Water and Sanitation Company (KIBMAWASCO) Makueni Kambua Guest House, Kibwezi Town 16th January 2025 at 10.00 am Municipal Council of Machakos Water and Sanitation Company (MACHWASCO) Machakos Kyaka Hotel, Machakos Town 17th January 2025 at 10.00 a.m. Important information: 1. Each WSP is required to engage with stakeholders in different zones within their service areas before the scheduled public consultation and submit a report to the Regulatory Board. 2. Participants should be seated by 10.00 a.m. Personal identification of participants will be required. 3. Members of the public in respective areas are invited to make oral and written submissions and ask any questions that may relate to the provision of water services in their areas. 4. Details regarding the proposed tariff adjustment, minor investments and performance targets can be accessed at www.wasreb.go.ke. Written comments on the application can be emailed to WASREB at info@wasreb.go.ke. Hard copies can be submitted to: The Chief Executive Officer, Water Services Regulatory Board, 5th Floor NHIF Building, Ngong Road, P.O. Box 41621–00100, Nairobi. The closing date for receipt of comments is thirty (30) days after the publication of this notice. RICHARD CHERUIYOT, MR/6524359 Ag. CEO, Water Services Regulatory Board.