Borehole Drilling in West Pokot County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in West Pokot, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in West Pokot
Boreholes in West Pokot 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 West Pokot 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 420 km from West Pokot, and drilling rates here carry a 20% 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 West Pokot County, including in Kapenguria, Makutano, Sigor and Chepareria, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in West Pokot?
- Drilling in West Pokot: KES 8,400 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 210,000
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 210,000 |
| Drilling | KES 672,000 |
| Casing & Screens | KES 288,000 |
| 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 West Pokot
Questions about boreholes in West Pokot
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in West Pokot?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in West Pokot costs about KES 2,031,740 at 80 m and KES 4,084,940 at 200 m, including survey, permits, drilling, casing, test pumping, the pump and VAT. Drilling itself is KES 8,400 per metre.
How deep are boreholes in West Pokot?
Most boreholes in West Pokot 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 West Pokot?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or West Pokot County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of West Pokot do you drill in?
All of West Pokot County, including Kapenguria, Makutano, Sigor and Chepareria and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.