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Apply for a water abstraction permit
Omba kibali cha kuchota maji
Any person or organisation abstracting water from a river, lake, borehole, or aquifer must obtain a permit from the Water Resources Authority (WRA).
- Time to complete
- 30–60 working days
- Cost
- KES 5,000 – 50,000 (varies by volume)
- Ministry
- Water Resources Authority
What you'll need
- Application form
- Site map showing abstraction point
- Water quality analysis (for boreholes)
- Environmental impact assessment
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If you need help with this service, contact the Water Resources Authority or visit any Huduma Centre.
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