GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 11788

MURANG‘A SOUTH WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY LIMITED (MUSWASCO) NEW WATER AND SEWERAGE TARIFF WATER Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) has approved newly proposed water and sewerage tariffs for implementation by Murang‘a South Water and Sanitation Company in line with Section73 (5) of the Water Act, 2002. By extension therefore, Tana Water Services Board (TWSB) gives a two months notice to all existing and potential water and sanitation customers of Murang‘a South Water and Sanitation Company that the tariffs have been adjusted as per the Service Provision Agreement between TWSB and Murang‘a South Water and Sanitation Company as approved by WASREB 1.0 Water Tariff Structure for Year 2012/ 2013 and 2013/14 Type of customer Domestic/Residential Consumption Block 0-6m Flat rate 210.00 7-20 m 55.00 21-50 m 70.00 51-100 m 85.00 101-300 m 105.00 >300 m 135.00 Commercial Consumption block 0-6 m Flat rate 222.00 7-20 m 57.00 21-50 m 72.00 51-100 m 87.00 101-300 m 107.00 >300 m 137.00 Government Institutions Consumption Block 0-6m Flat rate 210.00 7-20 m 55.00 21-50 m 70.00 51-100 m 85.00 101-300 m 105.00 >300 m 135.00 Schools/Colleges/Institutions <600m 50.00 600 <1200 m 80.00 >1200m 100.00 Water Kiosks 35.00 2.0 Miscellaneous Charges 2.1 Meter Rent per Month. Meter Rent Meter size Approved (Kshs) ½ inch 50 ¾ inch 50 1 inch 250 1 ½ inches 250 2 inches 250 2 ½ inches 450 3 inches 450 4 inches 800 >4 inches 1500 2.2 Deposits Water Deposit Connection Type Approved (KSh.) Domestic consumer (single dwelling) 1500 Domestic consumer (single connection serving more than one single dwelling including flats) consuming more than 200 cubic meters 10,000 Water Kiosks where anticipated monthly consumption is Less than 50m 1,000 Between 50m and 100m 2,000 Between 100m and150m 2,500 More than 150m 3,000 Retail shops, workshops and offices consuming more than 10 cubic meters 3,000 Bar, restaurant and lodgings more than 15 cubic meters 5,000 Hotel class ‗A‘ and ‗B‘ less than 150 cubic meters 10,000 Hotel class ―C‖ and ‗‘D‘‘ more than 150m 15,000 Hospitals more than 150m 20,000 Minor construction site (temporary connection) less than 200 cubic meters 10,000 Large construction site (temporary connection) more than 200 cubic meters 50,000 Light industries less than 200 cubic meters 10,000 Medium industries between 200and 300cubic meters 15,000 Heavy industries more than 300 cubic meters 20,000 Health centres/dispensaries less than 150 cubic meters 5,000 Schools/colleges and other institutions more than 200 cubic meters 10,000 Schools less than 200 cubic meters 5,000 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 2.3 Other charges Type of Service Approved Rate (KSh.) For special reading of a meter 200 For cutting off supply at the request of customer 200 For turning on the supply otherwise than in respect of a first connection For turning on the supply after a disconnection for non-payment Water Bowser (own transport) per cubic meter 100 Water Bowser by WSP 2,500 For testing of a meter at the request of the consumer where it is not found to register correctly to any degree exceeding 5 percent The actual cost subject to a minimum charge of 500.00 Penalties Approved (KSh.) Self reconnection after cut off for non payment 5,000.00 and billing to be backdated from date of cut off Surcharge for illegal connection – Domestic 10,000.00 and regularize connection Surcharge for illegal connection – Commercial/school/college /hospital 40,000.00 and regularize connection Surcharge for illegal connection – Construction site 100,000.00 and regularize connection Surcharge for illegal connection – Industry 500,000.00 and regularize connection Illegal connection - sewerage Charges equal to those of illegal connections of water per category 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 Cost of the meter MOSES M. NAIVASHA, Chief Executive Officer, Tana Water Services Board (TWSB). Approved by: ROBERT GAKUBIA, Chief Executive Officer, MR/0430715 Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB. 17th August, 2012 THE KENYA GAZETTE