Lodwar – 17th April 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations)

Employees of the Turkana Urban Water and Sewerage Company (TUWASCO) are set to sign new contracts under the recently established water utility, ensuring the continued delivery of water services to Lodwar Municipality.

A total of eighty-six employees have transitioned from the now-defunct Lodwar Water and Sewerage Company in accordance with the water company regulations. TUWASCO became operational last November, complete with a newly appointed board of directors.

TUWASCO Acting Managing Director, Benedict Ekeru, stated that this move is part of the effort to streamline operations within the new company.

“Customers will now see the value of the fees they pay for water services,” he said.

While presenting the contract terms, Director of Legal Affairs Ekai Nabenyo explained that the new contracts are part of the formalisation process required by law.

“This is the regularisation of contracts under TUWASCO. The employees, like others in the county, are under the county government which fully owns the company,” he said.

For Rael Atyang, 30 years old, Meter Reader from the Technical Department, stated that the signing of contracts under TUWASCO was a positive step forward.

“It will bring assure that staff are legally recognized and confirmed in the new company setup. This will likely improve service delivery,” she said.

Lote Antony, a debt collection assistant, said with staff formally engaged by TUWASCO will ensure job security and professionalism.

“For the residents in the county, this means more reliable water supply, faster response to issues like leaks or billing concerns, and overall better customer service,” he said.