GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 15443

NITHI WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY (NIWASCO) NEW WATER AND SEWERAGE TARIFF WATER Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) has approved proposed water and sewerage tariffs for implementation by NIWASCO 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 sewerage customers of NIWASCO. The tariffs have been adjusted as per the Service Provision Agreement between TWSB and NIWASCO as approved by WASREB. 1.0 Water Tariff Structure for Year 2012/13,2013/14 and 2014/15 Type of customer Approved Tariff (KSh./(m3) Domestic Consumption Block (m3) 0-6 25 (Flat rate Kshs.150) 7-20 39 21-50 50 51-100 62 101-300 77 >300 100 Commercial/Industrial Consumption Block (m3) 0-6 35 7-20. 53 21-50 68 51-100 84 101-300 105 >300 137 GOK institutions/offices Consumption Block (m3) 0-6 35 7-20. 53 21-50 68 51-100 84 101-300 105 >300 137 Schools 0 – 600 40.00 601-1200 50.00 >1200 90.00 Water Kiosks 35.00 2.0 Miscellaneous Charges 2.1 Meter rent per month Meter size Approved (KSh.) ½” 50 ¾” 50 1” 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 Approved (KSh.) Connection Type Domestic consumer (single dwelling) 1,500 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 50m3 1,000 Between 50m3 and 100m3 2,000 Between 50m3 and 100m3 2,500 More than 3,000m3 3,000 Retail shops, workshops and offices consuming more than 10 m3 3000 Bar, restaurants and lodgings more than 15m3 5,000 Hotel class “A” and “ B” less than 150m3 10,000 Hotel class “C” and “D” more than 150m3 15,000 Hospitals more than 150m3 20,000 Minor construction sites more than 200m3 10,000 Large construction sites more than 200m3 50,000 Light industries less than 200m3 10,000 Medium industries 200m3 and 300m3 15,000 Heavy industries more than 300m3 20,000 Health centres/ dispensaries less than 150 m3 5,000 Schools/colleges/ other institutions more than 200m3 10,000 Schools less than 200m3 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 Service Approved (KSh.) For special reading of a meter 200 For cutting off the supply at the request of the consumer 200 For turning on the supply otherwise than in respect of a first connection 200 For turning on the supply after a disconnection for non payment 500 Water Bowser (own transport) per cubic metre 100 Water Bowser by WSP For testing a meter at the 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 charge of 500.00 Penalties Approved (KSh.) Self reconnection after cut off 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) Surcharge for direct suction of water from the supply line using a pump 10,000 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, RC/1065721 Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB). 26th October, 2012 THE KENYA GAZETTE