INTRODUCTION

Laikipia west sub-county is one of the three sub-counties administratively divided into three wards, namely Salama ward, Olmoran word and Rumuruti ward. Laikipia sub-county is a low potential agriculturally with an average annual rainfall ranging from 600mm upwards. The form of livelihood is mixed farming, livestock rearing and part producing subsistence crop farming. The sub county population is estimated to be approximate 200000 people.

WATER RESOURCES/SOURCES

The sub-county relies mostly on surface water and underground water services. Rainfall water harvest is done during the rainy seasons. Perennial surface water sources passing through Laikipia west Sub County are Ewaso Narok, Pesi, Suguroi and Mutara Rivers.

WATER SUPPLIES/ PROJECTS

Work done in February 2018

1. RUMURUTI WARD

Magomano primary school borehole was drilled, awaiting to equipped with pumps, storage tank and distribution lines

2. LEPOLOS DAM

The Desilting of the reservoir was completed

Embankment enlarged and compacted

Bush cleared and disposed

Spillway enlarged and rip rap with stone.

3. SALAMA WARD

Tinga dam to be rehabilated. Mutara to Kiamariga pipeline project awaiting contractor to more on site

4. OLMORAN WARD:

Karungubee dam

Breached embankment was repaired

Spill way was rehabilitated

Reservoir was desludged

Kabati Sec school borehole

Borehole drilled awaiting test pumping, storage tank installation and distribution pipelines

Sipili Special school water supply pumping system repaired

Olmoran water supply burnt out motor replaced

Mahiga water supply draw pipe replaced

Karungubee water supply borehole clogged

5. Staff:

Samuel m. Munyua who was sub-county water officer left to maji House