Borehole Drilling in Samburu County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in Samburu, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in Samburu
Boreholes in Samburu are typically 80–200 m deep. A hydrogeological survey confirms the best drilling point and the expected depth and yield before any drilling starts.
Much of Samburu is underlain by ancient basement rocks such as gneiss and granite. Groundwater sits in the weathered layer and in fractures, so the yield depends on hitting the right fracture zone; a careful geophysical survey is the best protection against a dry or low-yield borehole. Some areas have hard or slightly salty water, which the water analysis will show.
Our rigs mobilise from Nairobi, about 350 km from Samburu, and drilling rates here carry a 25% 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 Samburu County, including in Maralal, Baragoi, Wamba and Archers Post, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in Samburu?
- Drilling in Samburu: KES 8,750 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 175,000
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 175,000 |
| Drilling | KES 700,000 |
| Casing & Screens | KES 300,000 |
| 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 Samburu
Questions about boreholes in Samburu
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Samburu?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in Samburu costs about KES 2,037,540 at 80 m and KES 4,160,340 at 200 m, including survey, permits, drilling, casing, test pumping, the pump and VAT. Drilling itself is KES 8,750 per metre.
How deep are boreholes in Samburu?
Most boreholes in Samburu reach water between 80 and 200 m. The hydrogeological survey estimates the depth for your exact site before drilling.
Do I need a permit to drill a borehole in Samburu?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or Samburu County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of Samburu do you drill in?
All of Samburu County, including Maralal, Baragoi, Wamba and Archers Post and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.