GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 1238

NEW WATER AND SEWERAGE TARIFFS THE WATER Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) has approved newly proposed water and sewerage tariffs for implementation by Kahuti Water and Sanitation Company in line with section 73 (5) of the Water Act, 2002. By extension therefore, Tana Water Services Board (TWSB) gives a two (2) months notice to all existing and potential water and sanitation customers of Kahuti Water and Sanitation Company that the tariffs have been adjusted as per the Service Provision Agreement between TWSB and Kahuti Water and Sanitation Company as approved by WASREB. 1.0 Water Tariff 1.1 Tariff Structure for the period 2010/ 2011 Type of customer Approved Tariff (KShs/m ) Domestic/Residential Consumption Block 0-6m Flat rate 200.00 7-20 m 55.00 21-50 m 65.00 51-100 m 100.00 101-300 m 120.00 >300 m 150.00 Commercial/Industrial Consumption block 0-6 m Flat rate 270.00 7-20 m 60.00 21-50 m 75.00 51-100 m 100.00 101-300 m 120.00 >300 m 150.00 Government Institutions 0-6m Flat rate 200.00 7-20 m 55.00 21-50 m 65.00 51-100 m 100.00 101-300 m 120.00 >300 m 150.00 Schools <600m 50.00 600 >1200 m 60.00 >1200m 70.00 Water Kiosks 35.00 Resale Tariff at Water Kiosk/20 litres Ksh 2.00 1.2 Tariff Structure for the period 2011/2012 Type of customer Approved Tariff (KShs/m ) Domestic/Residential Consumption Block 0-6 m Flat rate 200.00 7-20 m 55.00 21-50 m 65.00 51-100 m 100 101-300 m 120.00 >300 m 150.00 Commercial/Industrial Consumption Block 0-6 m Flat rate 270.00 7-20 m 60.00 21-50 m 75.00 51-100 m 100.00 101-300 m 120.00 >300 m 150.00 Government Institutions 0-6m Flat rate 200.00 7-20 m 55.00 21-50 m 65.00 51-100 m 100.00 101-300 m 120.00 >300 m 150.00 Schools <600m 50.00 600 >1200 m 60.00 >1200m 70.00 Water Kiosks 35.00 Resale at Water Kiosks/20 litres Ksh 2.00 2.0 Miscellaneous Charges 2.1 Meter Rent per Month Meter size Rent per month (KSh.) ½ inch 50 ¾ inch 50 1 inch 250 1 ½ inches 250 2 inches 250 2 ½ inches 450 4 inches 800 5 inches 1500 6 inches 1500 Over 6 inches 2000 2.2 Refundable Deposits Category of consumer Approved Deposit Rate (KSh.) Domestic 2,500 Retail shops more than 10m 3,000 Bar, restaurants more than 15m 5,000 Hotel class ―A‖ and ―B‖ less than 150m 10,000 Hotel class ―C‖ and ‗‘D‘‘ more than 150m 20,000 Hospitals more than 150m 20,000 Health centres less than 150m 10,000 Schools and other institutions more than 200m 20,000 Schools less than 200m 10,000 Minor construction sites more than 200m 15,000 Major construction sites more than 300m 50,000 Light industries less than 200m 30,000 Medium industries between 200m and 300m 50,000 Heavy industries more than300m 100,000 Application for commercial construction must be accompanied by approved building plan and a copy of the lease/title-deed. THE KENYA GAZETTE 4th February, 2011 2.3 Other charges Type of Service Approved Rate (KSh.) For cutting off supply at the request of customer For turning on supply as a first connection 35% of cost of materials For turning on supply otherwise than as a first connection For turning on supply after disconnection for non-payment 500.00 and double deposit for every default up to a maximum 2.5 times of your bill Meter testing fee 500 For application form 0 For sale of water through containers above 1CM- Rate per cubic metre For sale of water through containers less than 1CM-Rate per 20litre container Penalty for irregular connection—domestic 15,000 and double deposit Penalty for irregular connection- commercial/industrial 30,000 and double deposit M. M. NAIVASHA, Chief Executive Officer, Tana Water Services Board (TWSB). Approved by: ROBERT GAKUBIA, Chief Executive Officer. MR1221808 Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB).