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April 5, 2026
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Eldoret water crisis deepens despite 300pc tariff hike

Eldoret water crisis deepens despite 300pc tariff hike

A scathing report from Auditor General Nancy Gathungu reveals that Eldowas is losing Sh1 million every day...

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Eldoret City is facing a worsening water crisis despite a 300% tariff hike intended to fund a Sh2.2 billion expansion plan. Residents have endured dry taps for days, leading to protests over poor service delivery.

  • The water provider, Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (Eldowas), is reportedly losing over Sh1 million daily due to unbilled water and suspicious reversals.
  • Eldowas Managing Director Dr Lawrence Tanui attributed the shortages to a burst main and ongoing repairs.
  • Despite efforts to raise funds, the city's aging infrastructure and high demand strain an already debt-ridden company, with an estimated 18 billion litres lost annually to illegal connections.

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