Borehole Drilling in Garissa County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in Garissa, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in Garissa
Boreholes in Garissa are typically 80–250 m deep. A hydrogeological survey confirms the best drilling point and the expected depth and yield before any drilling starts.
Garissa is largely arid, with groundwater in large sedimentary basins and older rocks, such as the Merti aquifer in the north-east. Boreholes are often deep and water quality can change from fresh to salty over short distances, so the survey and test pumping are essential. Solar pumping is the usual choice where there is no grid power.
Our rigs mobilise from Nairobi, about 380 km from Garissa, and drilling rates here carry a 20% regional adjustment for terrain and logistics.
Dreamkings Limited handles the whole job: the survey, WRA drilling authorisation, drilling, casing and gravel pack, well development, test pumping, water quality analysis, and the pump, power and storage you choose.
We drill boreholes across Garissa County, including in Garissa, Dadaab, Masalani and Modogashe, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in Garissa?
- Drilling in Garissa: KES 8,400 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 190,000
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 190,000 |
| Drilling | KES 672,000 |
| Casing & Screens | KES 288,000 |
| Gravel Pack & Grouting | KES 116,000 |
| Development & Test Pumping | KES 100,000 |
| Water Analysis | KES 15,000 |
| Pump & Equipping | KES 195,500 |
| Electrical & Control | KES 35,000 |
| Storage & Tower | KES 45,000 |
Indicative prices for a grid-powered domestic borehole with a submersible pump, including 16% VAT on the totals. Your quotation depends on the survey result, the final depth and the pump and power you choose.
Our services in Garissa
Questions about boreholes in Garissa
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Garissa?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in Garissa costs about KES 2,008,540 at 80 m and KES 4,885,340 at 250 m, including survey, permits, drilling, casing, test pumping, the pump and VAT. Drilling itself is KES 8,400 per metre.
How deep are boreholes in Garissa?
Most boreholes in Garissa reach water between 80 and 250 m. The hydrogeological survey estimates the depth for your exact site before drilling.
Do I need a permit to drill a borehole in Garissa?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or Garissa County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of Garissa do you drill in?
All of Garissa County, including Garissa, Dadaab, Masalani and Modogashe and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.