Borehole Drilling in Turkana County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in Turkana, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in Turkana
Boreholes in Turkana are typically 60–200 m deep. A hydrogeological survey confirms the best drilling point and the expected depth and yield before any drilling starts.
Turkana 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 700 km from Turkana, and drilling rates here carry a 30% 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 Turkana County, including in Lodwar, Kakuma, Lokichoggio and Lokichar, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in Turkana?
- Drilling in Turkana: KES 9,100 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 350,000
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 350,000 |
| Drilling | KES 546,000 |
| Casing & Screens | KES 234,000 |
| Gravel Pack & Grouting | KES 92,000 |
| Development & Test Pumping | KES 100,000 |
| Water Analysis | KES 15,000 |
| Pump & Equipping | KES 175,500 |
| 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 Turkana
Questions about boreholes in Turkana
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Turkana?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in Turkana costs about KES 1,934,300 at 60 m and KES 4,479,340 at 200 m, including survey, permits, drilling, casing, test pumping, the pump and VAT. Drilling itself is KES 9,100 per metre.
How deep are boreholes in Turkana?
Most boreholes in Turkana reach water between 60 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 Turkana?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or Turkana County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of Turkana do you drill in?
All of Turkana County, including Lodwar, Kakuma, Lokichoggio and Lokichar and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.