GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3495

1ST JANUARY, 2011 TO 30TH JUNE, 2013 WATER Services Regulatory Board has approved newly proposed Water and Sewerage tariffs for implementation by Kiambere-Mwingi Water and Sanitation Company in line with section 73 (5) of the Water Act 2002. By extension therefore, Tanathi Water Services Board (TAWSB) gives a two month notice to all existing and potential Water and Sewerage customers of Kiambere-Mwingi Water and Sanitation Company and its environs that the tariff has been increased. As per the Service Provision Agreement (SPA) between TAWSB and Kiambere-Mwingi Water and Sanitation Company which is approved by the Water Services Regulatory Board the areas of the larger Mwingi, and the environs or any other beneficiaries of the water supply and Sewerage Services not mentioned, shall pay the approved Water and Sewerage tariff with effect from the date of this notice. The approved tariff structure shall be as follows: 1.1 Water Approved Tariff with subsidy (KSh./m3) Customer Category Consumption Block (m ) 1st January 2011-30th June, 2011 1st July 2011- 30th June, 1st July 2012- 30th June, Domestic/ Residential 0-6 530.00 (Flat Rate) 530.00 (Flat Rate) 530.00 (Flat Rate) 7-20 135.00 135.00 135.00 21-50 182.00 182.00 182.00 51-100 232.00 232.00 232.00 101-300 300.00 300.00 300.00 >300 403.00 403.00 403.00 Commercial/ Industrial 0-6 590.00 (Flat Rate) 590.00 (Flat Rate) 590.00 (Flat Rate) 7-20 145.00 145.00 145.00 21-50 192.00 192.00 192.00 51-100 242.00 242.00 242.00 101-300 310.00 310.00 310.00 >300 413.00 413.00 413.00 Government Institutions 0-6 530.00 (Flat Rate) 530.00 (Flat Rate) 530.00 (Flat Rate) 7-20 135.00 135.00 135.00 21-50 182.00 182.00 182.00 51-100 232.00 232.00 232.00 THE KENYA GAZETTE 1st April, 2011 Approved Tariff with subsidy (KSh./m3) Customer Category Consumption Block (m ) 1st January 2011-30th June, 2011 1st July 2011- 30th June, 1st July 2012- 30th June, 101-300 300.00 300.00 300.00 >300 403.00 403.00 403.00 Schools 0-600 148.50 148.50 148.50 601-1200 225.00 225.00 225.00 >1200 292.00 292.00 292.00 Water Kiosks Flat Rate 130.00 130.00 130.00 Resale Tariff at Water Kiosks/20 litres 4.00 4.00 4.00 2.0 Miscellaneous charges 2.1 Approved meter rent per month Size Recommended (KSh.) ½ inches 50.00 ¾ inches 50.00 1 inches 250.00 1 ½ inches 250.00 2 inches 250.00 3 inches 450.00 4 inches 800.00 5 inches 1,500.00 6 inches 1,500.00 Over 6 inches 2,000.00 2.2 Refundable Deposits Account Type Approved (KSh.) Domestic 2,000.00 Retail shops consuming more than 10m3 5,000.00 Bar, restaurant and lodgings more than 15m3 5,000.00 Hotel class ‗A‘ and ‗B‘ less than 150m3 10,000.00 Hotel class ‗C‘ and ‗D‘ more than 150m3 20,000.00 Hospitals more than 150m3 20,000.00 Health Centres less than 150m3 10,000.00 Schools and other institutions more than 200m3 20,000.00 Schools less than 200m3 10,000.00 Minor construction less than 200m3 15,000.00 Major construction sites more than 200m3 50,000.00 Light industries less than 200m3 30,000.00 Medium industries 200 to 300m3 50,000.00 Heavy industries more than 300m3 100,000.00 Application for commercial construction must be accompanied by approved building plan and a copy of the lease/title-deed. 2.3 Other charges Type of charge Approved (KSh.) For cutting off the supply at the request of the consumer 500.00 For turning on supply as a first connection 35% of cost of materials For turning on the supply otherwise than as a first connection 500.00 For turning on the supply after a 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 500.00 Penalty for irregular connection- domestic 15,000.00 and double deposit Penalty for irregular connection- Commercial/ Industrial 30,000.00 and double deposit Dated the 8th March, 2011 N. K. MUTHUI, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Tanathi Water Services Board. Approved: ROBERT GAKUBIA, Chief Executive Officer, MR1663356 Water Services Regulatory Board.