GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3227

SANITATION COMPANY LIMITED THE Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) approved newly proposed water and sewerage tariff for implementation by SIBO Water and Sewerage Company Limited in line with section 73 (5) of the Water Act. 2002. Therefore, Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVWSB) is giving a two months notice to all existing and potential water and sewerage customers of Sibo Water and Sanitation Company ltd that the tariffs have been adjusted as hereunder. 1.0 Water Tariff 1.1 Tariff Structure for the period 2010/ 2011 Type of customer Current Tariff (KSh./M ) Approved Tariff (KSh./M ) Domestic/Residential Consumption Block 0-6m 33.33 ( min 200.00) 66.66 (min 399.60) 7-20m 50.00 100.00 21-50m 65.00 130.00 51-100m 80.00 160.00 101-300m 100.00 200.00 > 300m 130.00 260.00 Commercial/Industrial Consumption Block THE KENYA GAZETTE 25th March, 2011 Type of customer Current Tariff (KSh./M ) Approved Tariff (KSh./M ) 0-6m 33.33 ( min 200.00) 66.66(min 399.60) 7-20m 50.00 100.00 21-50m 65.00 130.00 51-100m 80.00 160.00 101-300m 100.00 200.00 > 300m 130.00 260.00 Government Institutions 0-6m 33.33 ( min 200.00) 66.66 (min 399.60) 7-20m 50.00 100.00 21-50m 65.00 130.00 51-100m 80.00 160.00 101-300m 100.00 200.00 > 300m 130.00 260.00 Schools <600m 40.00 80.00 600<1200m 50.00 100.00 >1200m 50.00 100.00 Water Kiosks 35.00 70.00 1.2 Tariff Structure for the period 2011/ 2012 Type of customer Current Tariff (KSh./m ) Approved Tariff with Subsidy (KSh./m ) Domestic/Residential Consumption Block 0-6m 33.33 (min 200.00) 66.66 (min 399.60) 7-20m 50.00 100.00 21-50m 65.00 130.00 51-100m 80.00 160.00 101-300m 100.00 200.00 > 300m 130.00 260.00 Commercial/Industrial Consumption Block 0-6m 33.33 (min 200.00) 66.66(min 399.60) 7-20m 50.00 100.00 21-50m 65.00 130.00 51-100m 80.00 160.00 101-300m 100.00 200.00 > 300m 130.00 260.00 Government Institutions 0-6m 33.33(min 200.00) 66.66 (min 399.60) 7-20m 50.00 100.00 21-50m 65.00 130.00 51-100m 80.00 160.00 101-300m 100.00 200.00 > 300m 130.00 260.00 Schools <600m 40.00 80.00 600<1200m 50.00 100.00 >1200m 50.00 100.00 Water Kiosks 35.00 70.00 2.0 Miscellaneous Charges 2.1. Refundable Deposits It is proposed that the current rates for deposits be retained to allow for potential customers to connect to the system. Category of consumer Rate (KSh.) Current Approved Domestic 1,000 1,000 Retail shops more than 10m 3,000 3,000 Bar, restaurants more than 15m 5,000 5,000 Hotel class ―A‖ and ―B‖ lea than 150m 10,000 10,000 Hotel class ―C‖ and ―D‖ More than 150m 15,000 25,000 Hospitals more than 150m 20,000 20,000 Health Centres less than 150m 5,000 5,000 Schools and other institutions more than 200m 10,000 10,000 Schools less than 200m 5,000 5,000 Minor construction sites less than 200m 10,000 10,000 Major construction sites more than 200m 20,000 20,000 Light industries less than 200m 10,000 30,000 Medium industrial between 200m and 300m 15,000 50,000 Heavy industries more than 200m 20,000 100,000 Application for commercial construction must be accompanied by approved building plan and a copy of the lease/title deed. 2.2 Other charges Service Rate (KSh.) Current Approved For cutting off supply at the request of customer 200 200 For turning on supply as a first connection 35% of cost of materials 35% of cost of materials For turning on supply otherwise than as a first connection 200 200 For turning on supply after disconnection for non-payment 500 500 and double deposit for every default up to a maximum 2.5 times of your bill Meter testing fee at customer’s request 500 500 Penalty for irregular connection—domestic 2,000 15,000 and double deposit Penalty for irregular connection- commercial/industrial 2,000 30,000 and double deposit Water tanker 6,000 6,000 within Siaya Exhauster Services 5000 4500 within Siaya and Bondo Municipality and 4000 for informal settlements. 2.3. Meter Rent per Month Meter size Rent /Month (KSh.) Approved ½ inches 50 ¾ inches 50 1 inch 250 1 ½ inches 250 2 inches 250 2 ½ inches 450 4 inches 800 5 inches 1,500 6 inches 1,500 Over 6 inches 2,000 MICHAEL O. OCHIENG, Chief Executive Officer, Lake Victoria South Water Services Board. Approved: ROBERT GAKUBIA, Chief Executive Officer, Water Services Regulatory Board. 25th March, 2011 THE KENYA GAZETTE 833