Kisumu’s water infrastructure has received a major boost following the handover of advanced Non-Revenue Water (NRW) management and water quality monitoring equipment by the Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency (LVSWWDA).
Speaking during the ceremony at Kisumu City Hall on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr Mathew Ochieng Owili said the newly commissioned tools will significantly enhance the county’s ability to detect water losses and safeguard drinking water quality across the supply system.
“The newly commissioned equipment, comprising a field operations vehicle, laboratory testing apparatus and bulk water monitoring devices, is expected to substantially strengthen the county’s technical capacity to detect water losses and enhance surveillance of drinking water quality across supply systems,” said Owili.
He added that the investment will support Kisumu’s ongoing efforts to align water service delivery with internationally accepted safety and quality standards.
“The investment supports Kisumu’s ongoing strategy to align water service delivery with internationally accepted water quality and safety standards,” he noted.
LVSWWDA Chief Executive Officer Jackline Kemunto outlined the assets handed over to the Kisumu Water and Sanitation Company (KIWASCO), including a double-cabin pickup truck for NRW operations (Reg. KDW 045N), electromagnetic flow meters, a vacuum sludge pump, water quality monitoring equipment, and infrastructure upgrades at the Nairobi Road Interchange sewer pumping station. Also delivered were a jet-flush truck (Reg. KDS 978W), sections of the sewerage pipeline network, and improvements to the city’s water supply network.
Meanwhile, Owili urged residents to remain vigilant amid ongoing floods in parts of the region caused by torrential rains. He said the county’s disaster management team is working around the clock to assist affected families and called on residents in danger to contact emergency services promptly.
He assured the public that response teams remain on high alert to prevent loss of life and property as heavy rains persist.
