Borehole Drilling in Wajir County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in Wajir, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in Wajir
Boreholes in Wajir are typically 100–300 m deep. A hydrogeological survey confirms the best drilling point and the expected depth and yield before any drilling starts.
Wajir 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 650 km from Wajir, 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 Wajir County, including in Wajir, Habaswein, Bute and Griftu, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in Wajir?
- Drilling in Wajir: KES 9,100 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 325,000
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 325,000 |
| Drilling | KES 910,000 |
| Casing & Screens | KES 390,000 |
| Gravel Pack & Grouting | KES 140,000 |
| Development & Test Pumping | KES 100,000 |
| Water Analysis | KES 15,000 |
| Pump & Equipping | KES 251,500 |
| 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 Wajir
Questions about boreholes in Wajir
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Wajir?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in Wajir costs about KES 2,652,340 at 100 m and KES 6,418,860 at 300 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 Wajir?
Most boreholes in Wajir reach water between 100 and 300 m. The hydrogeological survey estimates the depth for your exact site before drilling.
Do I need a permit to drill a borehole in Wajir?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or Wajir County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of Wajir do you drill in?
All of Wajir County, including Wajir, Habaswein, Bute and Griftu and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.