URWASCO Benchmarks Best Practices from ELDOWAS

A delegation from the Uasin Gishu Rural Water and Sanitation Company (URWASCO) today visited the Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company on a benchmarking mission aimed at improving water service delivery in rural areas.

The team, led by Board Chairman Pius Kigen, was received by ELDOWAS Board Chairperson David Sing'oei in Eldoret.

During the visit, the URWASCO delegation commended ELDOWAS for its exemplary performance in ensuring seamless water supply and efficient sewerage management across Eldoret City and its surrounding areas. The officials expressed keen interest in learning about the strategies, systems, and best practices that have enabled the utility firm to maintain consistent and reliable services.

Speaking during the engagement, Kigen noted that the benchmarking exercise would help URWASCO strengthen its operational capacity and accelerate the rollout of water and sanitation services in rural parts of Uasin Gishu County.

In his remarks, Sing’oei lauded URWASCO for taking proactive steps to seek knowledge and partnerships that would enhance service delivery. He emphasized the importance of collaboration among water service providers in addressing challenges in the sector.

He further assured the visiting team of ELDOWAS’ full support, pledging continued guidance and technical cooperation to help position URWASCO as a leading rural water service provider in Uasin Gishu County and neighboring regions.

The visit underscores growing efforts among county-based water agencies to share expertise and adopt innovative approaches to improve access to clean water and sanitation services, particularly in underserved rural communities.