GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3496

1ST JANUARY, 2011 TO 30TH JUNE, 2013 WATER Services Regulatory Board has approved newly proposed Water and Sewerage tariffs for implementation by Kitui 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 Kitui Water and Sanitation Company and its environs that the tariff has been increased. As per the Service Provision Agreement (SPA) between TAWSB and Kitui which is approved by the Water Services Regulatory Board the areas of Kitui Municipality, Ikanga, Mutomo, Kamutie, Kanyangi, Kanzui, Ngaaka and Kamunda, Matuu, Yatta, Kithimani, Kyua and the environs or any other beneficiaries of the water supply and Sanitation 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. /m ) Customer Category Consumption Block (m ) 1st January 2011-30th June, 2011 1st July 2011-30th June, 2012 1st July 2012-30th June, 2013 Domestic/ Residential 0-6 380.00 (Flat rate) 380.00 (Flat rate) 380.00 (Flat rate) 7-20 95.00 95.00 95.00 21-50 123.50 123.50 123.50 51-100 152.00 152.00 152.00 101-300 190.00 190.00 190.00 >300 247.00 247.00 247.00 Commercial/ Industrial 0-6 380.00 (Flat rate) 380.00 (Flat rate) 380.00 (Flat rate) 7-20 95.00 95.00 95.00 21-50 123.50 123.50 123.50 51-100 152.00 152.00 152.00 101-300 190.00 190.00 190.00 >300 247.00 247.00 247.00 Schools/ Institutions 0-600 90.00 90.00 90.00 601-1200 120.00 120.00 120.00 >1200 145.00 145.00 145.00 Water Kiosks Flat Rate 35.00 35.00 35.00 Resale Tariff at Water Kiosks/20 litres Per 20 Litres 2.00 2.00 2.00 Bulk (Community Water Projects) Per m 45.00 45.00 45.00 2.0 Approved miscellaneous charges The basis of this approval is to ensure that the rates for miscellaneous charges are harmonized for all Water Service Providers (WSPs) in Tanathi Water Services Board (TAWSB) area. 2.1 Approved Meter Rent per Month Size Recommended (KSh.) ½ ‗‘ 50.00 ¾ ‗‘ 50.00 1‖ 250.00 1 ½ ‖ 250.00 2‖ 250.00 3‖ 450.00 4‖ 800.00 > 4‘‘ 1,500.00 2.2 Refundable Deposits 1st April, 2011 THE KENYA GAZETTE 895 Account Type Approved (KSh.) Domestic consumer (single dwelling) 1,500.00 Domestic consumer (single connection serving more than one single dwelling including flats) consuming less than 150 cubic metres 5,000.00 Domestic consumer (single connection serving more than one single dwelling including flats) consuming more than 150 cubic metres 10,000.00 Water Kiosk Less than 50m3 2,000.00 Between 50m3 and 100m3 3,500.00 Between 100m3 and 150m3 5,000.00 More than 150m3 10,000.00 Retail shops, workshops and offices consuming more than 10 cubic metres 3,000.00 Bar, restaurant and lodgings more than 15 cubic metres 5,000.00 Hotel class ‗A‘ and ‗B‘ less than 150 cubic metres 10,000.00 Hotel class ‗C‘ and ‗D‘ more than 150 cubic metres 15,000.00 Hospitals more than 150 cubic metres 20,000.00 Minor construction site (temporary connection) less than 200 cubic metres 10,000.00 Large construction site (temporary connection) more than 200 cubic metres 50,000.00 Light industries less than 200 cubic metres 10,000.00 Medium industries 200 to 300 cubic metres 15,000.00 Heavy industries more than 300 cubic metres 20,000.00 Health centres/dispensaries less than 150 cubic metres 5,000.00 Schools/colleges/other institutions more than 200 cubic metres 10,000.00 Schools less than 200 cubic metres 5,000.00 Topping up of consumer deposit after disconnection based on actual average consumption for domestic consumers The actual cost subject to a minimum cost of 2,500.00 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 special reading of water meter 500.00 Meter servicing for consumer owned meter 500.00 For cutting off the supply at the request of the consumer 500.00 For turning on the supply otherwise than in respect of a first connection 500.00 For turning on the supply after a disconnection for non payment 500.00 For testing a meter at request of the consumer where it is not found to register incorrectly to any degree exceeding 5 percent The actual cost subject to a minimum cost of 500.00 Exhauster services (Company exhauster) 5,000.00 for the other customers and 4,000.00 for informal settlements Penalties Surcharge for illegal reconnection after cut off for non payment 5,000.00 and billing to be backdated from date of cut off Surcharge illegal water connection 10,000.00 and regularise connection Surcharge for meter by pass 10,000.00 Surcharge for tampering with meters (this to include meter removal, reversing of meter, etc) 5,000.00 Surcharge for direct suction of water from the supply line using a pump 10,000.00 Surcharge for meter loss or damage The actual cost subject to a minimum cost of 3,500.00 Dated the 8th March, 2011. N. K. MUTHUI, Ag. Chief Executive Officer, Tanathi Water Services Board. Approved: ROBERT GAKUBIA, Chief Executive Officer, MR1663356 Water Services Regulatory Board.