By MARY WAMBUIMore by this AuthorThe High Court has stopped implementation of a Kiambu County law that paves way for merger of nine water companies pending hearing and determination of suit against the dissolution. Thika residents and various stakeholders filed the suit seeking to halt the formation of envisaged Kiambu County Water and Sewerage Company Limited until their concerns are addressed. The Kiambu Water and Sanitation (Amendment) Act 2018 allowed the dissolution of Thika, Kikuyu, Ruiru, Gatundu, Kiambu, Limuru, Githunguri, Karuri and Juja water companies for the formation of one umbrella firm. In his supporting affidavit, Mr Mwangi argues that the merger of the water companies robs water users in Thika the enjoyment of the tenets of devolution which are to bring key services closer to the people. "The company's headquarters will be in Kiambu town, while the offices of the eight water companies will be converted into regional offices for effective service delivery," said Kiambu Water Chief Officer John Muhia.

Source: Daily Nation April 20, 2018 13:29 UTC