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June 18, 2025
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State Crackdown on Section of Businesses Begins

State Crackdown on Section of Businesses Begins

Non-compliant businesses will face fines of up to Ksh1 million...

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The Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation has initiated a crackdown on unregistered and rogue water drillers in Kenya to enhance professionalism and accountability in the borehole drilling sector.

  • Ksh1 million fines or jail terms of up to two years await unlicensed borehole drillers.
  • The announcement was made by Julius Korir, Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation, after a meeting with the Rig Drillers Association of Kenya.
  • All borehole drillers must obtain several permits, including a hydrogeological survey and an Environmental Impact Assessment, to operate legally.

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