Water companies have been encouraged to get loans to aid in efficient running of their activities.
According to Water Services Board Chairman Musikari Kombo, many water companies need to seek grants from banks and other financiers which will later be serviced by the incomes the companies get.
Speaking at an extra ordinary general in Eldoret, Kombo said his board will also come up with grants of Sh60 million to help the water companies in paying these loans.
Kombo added that he is working with the national government to ensure that all primary schools across the country get water from the water companies.
The meeting which was attended by stakeholders and county officials led by CECs Mary Njogu (Environment, Energy Water and natural resources), Margaret Chepkwony (Health Services), Shadrack Sambai (Finance and Economic Planning) and the county Secretary Peter Leley was aimed at discussing the consideration of outstanding loans for development of water infrastructure and conversion of the company into a county corporation.
During the meeting, Deputy Governor Daniel Chemno said, “As a county government, we want to improve the internal efficiency of ELDOWAS and we are going to work in hand to improve the company’s success.”
According to ELDOWAS Chairman Cornelius Chepsoi, the company is losing water through theft thus losing revenue but the issue is being addressed through area management which includes for easy management. He added that the company is working on GPS mapping which will help in monitoring pipe damages and meter readings.
He thanked the county government for the support they have given them and said they are going to work with the county in order to improve on their service delivery.
Speaking during the meeting, Lake Victoria North Water Services Board Chairman Joseph Lagat said while planning the budget, the county government should factor in some funds to the ELDOWAS which will aid in the running of activities.