By VICTOR RABALLA More by this AuthorThe country is losing up to Sh8.9 billion annually due to leakages, illegal connections and poor management, the Water Services Regulatory Board (Wasreb) has revealed. According to its latest report, non-revenue water (NRW) is currently at 43 per cent, way above the acceptable benchmark of 20 per cent. NRW is the difference between the quantity of water put into the distribution system and what is billed or unbilled as authorised consumption. “In addition, reducing water losses has the potential to increase revenues for utilities while also reducing unit operating costs and thus unlocking savings that can be used to expand access and improve service delivery,” he said. Nyeri, Meru, Muthambi 4K performed well on non-revenue water while Nithi, Kwale, Homa Bay, Sibo, Gusii, Kitui, Kirinyaga and Lamu had dismal management.

Source: Daily Nation July 08, 2020 15:56 UTC