The Kitale Town Sewerage Project aims to rehabilitate and expand the existing wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure in Kitale Municipality, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. The initiative addresses longstanding challenges posed by ageing, undersized, and inefficient sewer systems-particularly at the Machinjoni and Bidii treatment plants-which have resulted in the discharge of inadequately treated effluent into rivers draining into Lake Victoria. With a rapidly growing urban population and increasing wastewater generation, the project seeks to safeguard public health, improve environmental quality, and support sustainable urban development.
The project involves rehabilitating 43 km of existing sewer lines, constructing new trunk and secondary sewers, upgrading the Bidii treatment facility, and establishing a new wastewater treatment plant at Rafiki Farm. It also includes capacity building for the Water Service Provider and County Government, construction of a wastewater laboratory, and provision of equipment to improve system monitoring and operation. These interventions are expected to significantly enhance wastewater collection and treatment efficiency, reduce pollutant loads, and ensure compliance with national and international water quality standards.
Ultimately, the project contributes to broader regional efforts to reduce pollution entering Lake Victoria, thereby protecting ecosystems and supporting livelihoods reliant on the lake's resources. By improving sanitation coverage for a beneficiary population projected to exceed 250,000 by 2035, the project aligns with Kenya's Vision 2030 goals and Integrated Water Resources Management principles. Its successful implementation will lead to improved public health outcomes, reduced environmental degradation, and strengthened institutional capacity for sustainable wastewater management.
The Kitale Town Sewerage Project aims to improve wastewater management and sanitation services in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, addressing challenges from rapid urban growth. The project involves expanding and rehabilitating the sewer network through construction of 94 Km of Trunk and Secondary Sewers including 5,000 plot connections to increase household connections. Two new wastewater treatment plants-the Rafiki WWTP (4,600 m³/day capacity) and the Sirende WWTP(5,600 m³/day capacity)-will be constructed to ensure efficient, environmentally friendly treatment of sewage, replacing the existing Machinjoni and Bidii plants. A total of 85,779 inhabitants will benefit from the project.
The project also includes upgrading sewer lines, decommissioning obsolete infrastructure, and strengthening the capacity of local operators. Environmental and social safeguards are integrated to minimize impacts and promote community engagement. Upon completion, the project will significantly reduce pollution, protect local water bodies, and enhance public health and living standards, supporting Kitale's sustainable urban development and setting a benchmark for effective wastewater management in Kenya.
The Kitale Town Sewerage Project aims to improve wastewater management and sanitation services in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, addressing challenges from rapid urban growth. The project involves expanding and rehabilitating the sewer network through construction of 94 Km of Trunk and Secondary Sewers including 5,000 plot connections to increase household connections. Two new wastewater treatment plants-the Rafiki WWTP (4,600 m³/day capacity) and the Sirende WWTP(5,600 m³/day capacity)-will be constructed to ensure efficient, environmentally friendly treatment of sewage, replacing the existing Machinjoni and Bidii plants. A total of 85,779 inhabitants will benefit from the project.