Borehole Drilling in Kakamega County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in Kakamega, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in Kakamega
Boreholes in Kakamega are typically 50–150 m deep. A hydrogeological survey confirms the best drilling point and the expected depth and yield before any drilling starts.
Kakamega is in the Lake Victoria basin, where granites, volcanic rocks and lake sediments meet. Good rainfall recharges the aquifers, and every borehole is tested for iron and other minerals before the water is used for drinking.
Our rigs mobilise from Nairobi, about 380 km from Kakamega, and drilling rates here carry a 5% 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 Kakamega County, including in Kakamega, Mumias, Malava and Butere, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in Kakamega?
- Drilling in Kakamega: KES 7,350 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 190,000
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 190,000 |
| Drilling | KES 367,500 |
| Casing & Screens | KES 157,500 |
| Gravel Pack & Grouting | KES 80,000 |
| Development & Test Pumping | KES 100,000 |
| Water Analysis | KES 15,000 |
| Pump & Equipping | KES 165,500 |
| 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 Kakamega
Questions about boreholes in Kakamega
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Kakamega?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in Kakamega costs about KES 1,427,380 at 50 m and KES 2,942,340 at 150 m, including survey, permits, drilling, casing, test pumping, the pump and VAT. Drilling itself is KES 7,350 per metre.
How deep are boreholes in Kakamega?
Most boreholes in Kakamega reach water between 50 and 150 m. The hydrogeological survey estimates the depth for your exact site before drilling.
Do I need a permit to drill a borehole in Kakamega?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or Kakamega County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of Kakamega do you drill in?
All of Kakamega County, including Kakamega, Mumias, Malava and Butere and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.