Tana Water Works Development Agency (TWWDA), in collaboration with the County Government of Nyeri, officially handed over two boreholes located at Kieni TVET and Kahiraini Primary School to the Nyeri Water and Sanitation Company (NYEWASCO). This milestone reflects TWWDA’s enduring commitment to expanding access to clean, reliable water for communities across Nyeri Sub-County. The handing-over ceremony was graced by top leadership of the two entities including TWWDA CEO Eng. Philip Gichuki, NYEWASCO MD Eng. Peter G. Kahuthu, and TWWDA Chief Manager Technical Services Eng. Daniel Ngugi and NYEWASCO Chief Manager Technical Services Eng. James Ngunjiri among other leaders.

The signing of official transfer agreements marked the symbolic beginning of NYEWASCO’s involvement in stewardship of the facilities, ensuring that the boreholes continue to serve surrounding communities effectively. For TWWDA, this transition is more than a procedural handover, it is a demonstration of how strategic partnerships can strengthen water governance and guarantee sustainability. By entrusting NYEWASCO with operational management, TWWDA reinforces its role as a developer of water infrastructure while empowering local utilities to deliver quality services.

Prior to the handover, TWWDA hosted a consultative meeting on March 17, 2025, bringing together stakeholders to deliberate on preparedness and sustainability measures. This proactive engagement ensured that the boreholes would not only meet immediate community needs but also remain viable assets for years to come. Such consultative forums underscore TWWDA’s approach to inclusive dialogue, technical foresight, and collaborative planning as the foundation for successful water projects.

The boreholes at Kieni TVET and Kahiraini Primary School are more than infrastructure, they are lifelines for education, health, and community resilience. By enhancing water accessibility, TWWDA contributes directly to Kenya’s broader development agenda, aligning with national goals of universal water coverage and climate-resilient resource management. This initiative also reflects TWWDA’s strategic vision: to develop, safeguard, and transfer sustainable water assets that empower communities and strengthen local institutions. With NYEWASCO now at the helm of daily operations, the agency remains a steadfast partner, committed to supporting utilities and counties in delivering reliable water services.

As TWWDA continues to implement projects across the region, the successful handover of these boreholes stands as a model of collaboration, sustainability, and community impact. It is a reminder that when agencies, counties, and utilities work together, the result is not just infrastructure, it is transformation of lives. Through such partnerships, TWWDA reaffirms its mission: to ensure that every community has access to safe, sustainable water, today and for generations to come.