GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2103

the following Water Service Providers (WSPs): (a) Tariff Adjustment Applications 1. Marsabit Water and Sanitation Company (MARWASCO) These WSPs are seeking regular tariff review in accordance with section 72 (1) (b) of the Water Act, 2016 to ensure full cost recovery for sustainable water services and support essential investments for improved service delivery. (b) Licence Applications (i) Mandera Water and Sewerage Company (MANDWASCO) (ii) Marsabit Water and Sanitation Company (MARWASCO) This WSPs has applied for licence pursuant to the section 85 (1) of the Water Act, 2016 to provide water services within their county. Therefore, in compliance to WASREB principal object under the Water Act, 2016, section 70 (1)–“protection of the interests and rights of consumers in the provision of water services”, Section 87 (1) - “An application for a licence shall be subject to public participation” read together with the provision of Section 139, we wish to advise that public consultation meetings shall be held at the venues stated below to get stakeholders concerns on services provided, licencing conditions and proposals for services improvement going forward. Water Service Provider County Venue Day, Date and Time Marsabit Water and Sanitation Company (MARWASCO) Email: info@marwasco.co.ke Marsabit Paradise Inn Hotel, Marsabit Thursday, 6th March, 2025 10 a.m. Mandera Water and Sewerage Company (MANDWASCO) General Email: info@manderawater.co.ke, mandawasco@gmail.com Mandera County Hall in Mandera Town Thursday, 27th February, 2025 10 a.m. Important information: • Each WSP is required to engage with stakeholders in different zones within their service areas before the scheduled public consultation and submit a report to the Regulatory Board. 21st February, 2025 THE KENYA GAZETTE • Participants should be seated by 10.00 a.m. Personal identification of participants will be required. • Members of the public in respective areas are invited to make oral and written submissions and ask any questions that may relate to the provision of water services in their areas. • Details regarding the proposed tariff adjustment, minor investments and performance targets can be accessed at www.wasreb.go.ke. Written comments on the application can be emailed to WASREB at info@wasreb.go.ke. Hard copies can be submitted to: Chief Executive Officer, Water Services Regulatory Board, 5th Floor NHIF Building, Ngong Road, P.O Box 41621–00100, Nairobi. The closing date for receipt of comments is thirty (30) days after the publication of this notice. RICHARD CHERUIYOT, MR/6528963 CEO, Water Services Regulatory Board.