Borehole Drilling in Tharaka-Nithi County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in Tharaka-Nithi, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in Tharaka-Nithi
Boreholes in Tharaka-Nithi are typically 90–200 m deep. A hydrogeological survey confirms the best drilling point and the expected depth and yield before any drilling starts.
Tharaka-Nithi lies in the volcanic highlands, where rain on the surrounding hills and mountains recharges aquifers in weathered and fractured volcanic rock. Water levels can change sharply between ridges and valleys, so choosing the drilling point matters as much as the depth.
Our rigs mobilise from Nairobi, about 190 km from Tharaka-Nithi, 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 Tharaka-Nithi County, including in Chuka, Chogoria, Marimanti and Kathwana, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in Tharaka-Nithi?
- Drilling in Tharaka-Nithi: KES 7,350 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 95,000
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 95,000 |
| Drilling | KES 661,500 |
| Casing & Screens | KES 283,500 |
| Gravel Pack & Grouting | KES 128,000 |
| Development & Test Pumping | KES 100,000 |
| Water Analysis | KES 15,000 |
| Pump & Equipping | KES 241,500 |
| 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 Tharaka-Nithi
Questions about boreholes in Tharaka-Nithi
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Tharaka-Nithi?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in Tharaka-Nithi costs about KES 1,948,220 at 90 m and KES 3,603,540 at 200 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 Tharaka-Nithi?
Most boreholes in Tharaka-Nithi reach water between 90 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 Tharaka-Nithi?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or Tharaka-Nithi County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of Tharaka-Nithi do you drill in?
All of Tharaka-Nithi County, including Chuka, Chogoria, Marimanti and Kathwana and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.