COMPANY PROFILE

2017
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 COMPANY PROFILE
AFRICA WATERLINES CO. LTD

INTRODUCTION
AFRICA WATERLINES CO. LTD is has set itself as a pioneer in Drilling and rehabilitation of
boreholes, installation of electric and solar powered submersible water pumps, erecting of metallic
water towers, supply of drilling and water related materials, dams and water pans construction /
rehabilitation and spring catchment development. We deliver excellent services that ensure the highest
quality of workmanship. As experts, we have. years of experiencehaving started our consulting
and systems development activities in the year ...

As part of our professionalism, we have since grown into a firm providing services in several fields
and disciplines and employing personnel including qualified Engineers, Scientists and other
specialists, engaging professionals with long-standing experience.

The directors and key employees have collectively acquired almost 50 years experience in civil,
building water and sewerage industry. Due to their vast experience, they have build-up a large linkage
base nationally. The company therefore, has access and capacity to establish suitable joint ventures
with other companies in the construction and service rendering industry and has unlimited support of a
number of leading local engineering consultancy firms reinforcing the companys positioning.

VISION:
To ensure provision of safe, adequate and reliable water services for social and economical growth by
developing and upgrading water services putting quality work first.

MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide clean, safe and reliable water for domestic and animal use in consideration to Sustainable
Development Goals.

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Africa Waterlines Company has two drilling rigs (Big rock crusher and a medium Pat 301T) with the
bigger one undergoing major repair. With our expertise, we offer to our clients best drilling and other
related services. We do not abandon our client after we finish the work, but always available, if need
arises, to make sure that our clients get value for their money. For community projects, we encourage
them to set up a water committee and install a water kiosk after construction of their water system so
that they can get some income to maintain their system for sustainability. The small fee they charge is
to assist them in minor repair and for communities to fully own their project from the onset.

OUR CORE VALUE:

Professionalism
Efficiency to meet deadlines
Honesty
Transparency & Accountability
Innovation & Hard Work.

OUR SERVICES/WHAT WE DO:

Drilling and rehabilitation of Boreholes.
Pump testing and Water Sample testing.
Installation of either hand pumps or Electrical/solar submersible water pumps.
Cattle dips construction /rehabilitation accompanied by a reservoir water tank
Construction of Metallic Water Towers, setting up Water Distribution Systems, Supply of drilling
and other construction materials.
Dams and Water Pans Construction / Rehabilitation and spring catchment development.
Construction of Concrete Water Tanks and Water kiosk for community based projects.
And other civil works..

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LIST OF MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT.
No. Description Make/ Model Reg. No.
01. Drilling machine and its accessories (documents PAT 401 N/A
attached) N/b Big Rig under repair
02. Drilling machine and its accessories (documents PAT 301TP N/A
attached) N/b Big Rig under repair
03 Atlas Copco Air compressor XAHS186 N/A
04. Ingersoll Rand Air compressor Ingersoll N/A
05. Mitsubishi lorry FM657 KAT 765J
06. Mitsubishi canter D35 KBC 775L
07. Toyota Landcruiser VX Limited KAP 188W
08. Bull dozer Catapillar D7 ( For hire)
09. Excavator Catapillar 320D ( For hire)
10. MF Tractor/trailer/ water bozzer MF 375 KAC 971C

OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
Africa Waterlines Company has dedicated and disciplined staffs who have contributed to the success of our
services in different regions in Kenya.
We offer employment opportunity as well, whenever there is a vacancy and purchase of locally available
materials to improve the economic status of the host community.
In addition, we offer local community members employment whenever borehole drilling is taking place
hence integrating well with the communities we are working with,. It is very crucial point for communities
to own the facility from the onset, knowing all the details of the project (Total depth and installation
details).

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 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The company has committed experienced team with adequate educational and knowledge on how to
uphold a safe working site. The management structure and team is devoted to effectively work to meet
the goals of making the services more efficient and profitable. We posses qualified, professional and
experienced staff base having knowledge of different specification used in East Africa.

The corporate governance of the company is organized through;

Board of directors
Working departments in accordance with the principle i.e. technical, finance, human resource and
sales and marketing.

COMPANY ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN
MOSES M. MACHARIA

FINANCE/ADMINISTRATOR
SILAS CHELIMO

FIELD OPERATION Mgr. ADMIN/H. R Mgr. ENGINEERING

PAUL GACHOKA JOSEPHINE WANJIRU KENETH ONYANGO

PLANNING CONSULTANCY SALES & ELECTRICALM CIVIL WORK

JOHN KAIRU ZEDEK MALILE MARKETING/ICT ANAGER JOSEPH
OSCAR KIMOTHO EVANS NAIBEI KARIUKI

OFFICE SERVICES
SUZAN RATEMO
BOREHOLES WATER/DAMS ROADS STOREKEEPER
KIPLANGAT RUTO NICHOLAS PAUL GITAU & LOGISTICS
KIPCHUMBA HENRY OKOTH

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Field Personnel:
No Name Job Description Experience

1. Moses Macharia Director 10 yrs

2. Paul Gachoka Field operations 35 yrs

3. Muse Kuplagat Master Driller 25 yrs

4. Peter Wafula Driver/Mechanic 15 yrs

5. Edward Ekai Water Technician 10 yrs

6. Henry Okoth Logistics and public relations 15 yrs

7. Christopher Waliaula Assistant Driller/ Stores 10 yrs

8. Peter Mungai Assistant Driller / Driver 5 yrs

9. Joseph kariuki Pump testing/ water tower (systems) installation 7 yrs

10. Paul Gitau Plant operator ( Dozer /excavator) 15 yrs

11. Nicolas Kipchumba Plant operator ( Dozer /excavator) 12 yrs

12. Douglas Ekai Asst. Plant operator (Dozer / excavator) and driver. 10 yrs

Service Provision:
Through our Expertise hard work and competencies, we have managed to establish good working
relationship with below mentioned stakeholders and we are to expand our base of partners through
linkages and quality services that we do offer.

Our Major Projects

International Organization for Migration (IOM) in South Sudan (year 2008 -2012).
Relief International in South Sudan ( year 2013)
Sub contracted to carry out drilling for Salvation Army Lodwar (year 2014)
Sub contracted to carry out drilling for Diguna AIC Lodwar (year 2014)
Sub contracted to carry out drilling in Isiolo for Kenya Red cross (year 2014)
Sub contracted to carry out drilling for Wanyama Community Water Project Mbita Point (year
2014).

Note:
In a nutshell, we work for Non- Governmental Organizations, County Governments, Learning
institutions, Medical facilities, Churches, Community projects and individual water points.

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Our Major Suppliers and Services:
Eslon Plastics Kenya Limited
Nairobi Iron Mongers Limited
Davis and Shirtliff Limited.
Catholic Diosis of Nakuru for water samples analysis.

OUR COMPETITIVE STRATEGY IS:

Quality at every stage
High standards of customer service
Partnering with our clients

Africa Waterlines Company has invested heavily to improve on:-

Production efficiency and quality services
Fully integrated management information system which manages accounting, finance and job
planning
People staff and clients
Environment protection
Health and safety in all our working areas
Contribution to the socio-economic welfare of the society through employment
Excellence of our clients and staff
Preservation of investment capital and generating attractive risk-adjusted rates of return

QUALITY POLICY
We affirm our commitment in providing quality, cost effective and timely services to our clients by:-
Understanding customers requirements in order to offer high value added solutions
Top quality service to our clients
Providing a strong support base of professional experts for development and evaluation of
the services and products
Adhering to guidelines defined by both national and international standards organizations
for development, supply, installation and training our clients
Maintaining a low attrition rate and self motivated staff
Establishing and reviewing of quality objectives in line with changes in technology
Constant development of technology, know-how and materials

We are determined to exceed customers expectations through the continual process of

improvement and innovation.

OUR APPROACH
In conjunction with other experienced partners in the industry: -
We seek to promote sound construction management practice and good labor relations with
workers and authorities
We seek excellence in all works undertaken by the company
We seek to always adopt new and affordable construction techniques
We seek career development for all our experts and workers
We seek contribution to the countrys sustainable economic development
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SERVICES OFFERED

Africa Waterlines Company is licensed as:-

1. A Qualified Water Contractor for Water Supply, Sewerage, Irrigation and Electromechanical
works in Class G
2. A Qualified Water Contractor for Dams Construction & Associated Civil Works in Class D
3. A General Building Contractor with the Ministry of Public Works in Class F
4. A Contractor with the Ministry of Roads as in Class G.

The following are categories of work we specialize in but not limited to: -

Water supply and sanitation works

Excavation and earth dams
Drainage works i.e. storm drains and foundation works
Architectural and structural design of residential and commercial buildings
Construction and rehabilitation of access roads, driveways, parking yards both in paving blocks
and asphalt works
Construction and maintenance of sports and recreational facilities e.g. football stadia,basketball
courts and playgrounds
Supply of construction materials
Building construction, renovation and maintenance
Installation of information and telecommunication equipment
Project management of ongoing projects
Preparation of tender and contract documents
Bridge construction
Surveying

CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING

Concern for the environment and communities in which we operate and a commitment to the
safety and well-being of our people are key corporate values at Africa Waterlines Co. Limited.

Africa Waterlines Co. Limited is one of the leading groups of engineering and construction
companies in East Africa and a leader in the ownership and management of infrastructure and
rehabilitation.

Africa Waterlines Co. Limited provides engineering, construction, project management services
to a variety of industrial sectors including; agriculture, medical, environment, heavy construction,
power, water management and communication infrastructure installations.

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PLANTS & EQUIPMENT

VEHICLES

Description Qty Make Status Condition Availability

KBL 890J 1 NISSAN UA-WFY11 OWNED NEW IMMEDIATELY

KAC 978G 1 TOYOTA L/C OWNED GOOD IMMEDIATELY

KBL889Z 1 ASHOK2516 OWNED GOOD IMMEDIATELY

KAU827X 1 TOYOTA HILUX OWNED GOOD IMMEDIATELY

KAY610X 1 LEYLAND OWNED GOOD IMMEDIATELY

PLANT & EQUIPMENTS

Concrete Mixer 1 OWNED GOOD IMMEDIATELY

universal

Dumper 1.5 tonne 1 OWNED GOOD IMMEDIATELY

Poker Vibrator tekpak 1 OWNED GOOD IMMEDIATELY

Concrete Hoist 1 OWNED GOOD IMMEDIATELY

Welding machine 1 OWNED GOOD IMMEDIATELY

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 PROJECTS COMPLETED IN THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS

NAME/SCOPE OF WORKS CLIENT CONTRACT CONTACT

YEAR VALUE (Kshs PERSON/REF
in Million) EREES

Construction and installation of 2009 Catholic Diocese of Kisii 7.5 Robert Sawe
reinforced concrete water tank
300m3 and 50m3 septic tank for St. 0718 182 969
Vincent Pastoral Centre.

Drilling and equipping a 100m 2010. Kenya Ordinance 2.967 Ltn. Col. John A.
borehole for Kenya Ordinance Factories Corporation, Esekon
Factories Corporation, Eldoret. Eldoret.
0720 387 061

Refurbishment, Augmentation of 2011 Oak Place, Kiambu. 5.5 Mr. David

the water supply system, Murithi
Installation of aqua heat equipment,
waterborne sanitation, construction 0722 580 855
of 200 m masonry tank, septic
tank and submersible pump for a
well Oak Place, Kiambu.

Construction of fabricated houses 2011 African Aviation Co. 5 Gerald M.

in Yatta district. LTD
0729 363 633

Drilling and equipping of 250m 2011. Sisters of Good 2.423 Edwin Simiyu
Borehole for Sisters of Good Shepherd, Ngong,
Shepherd, Ngong Nairobi. Also Nairobi 0718 190 062
carried out Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) for the same
borehole and building.

Drilling and equipping of 300m 2012 SMA FATHERS 1.8 George Mokaya
borehole for SMA Fathers in
Karen, Nairobi. 0722834736

Design and construction of chapel 2012 SMA FATHERS 5 George Mokaya

for SMA FATHERS In Karen,
Nairobi 0722834736

Construction of Priest 2012 SMA FATHERS 23 George Mokaya

Accommodation for SMA
FATHERS in Karen, Nairobi. 0722834736/

0733 650 550

Design and construction of 2012 NZOIA SUGAR 7.73 Rodgers Shituma

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Company main gate, reception and COMPANY 0726 389 128
time office for Nzoia Sugar
Company.

Repair and construction of 2012 NZOIA SUGAR Rodgers Shituma

Caneyard concrete floor for Nzoia COMPANY
Sugar Company. 2.5 0726 389 128

Construction of 200 m masonry 2013 SMA FATHERS 3.5 George Mokaya

tank, septic tank and submersible
pump 072283736/

0733 650 550

OTHER PROJECTS COMPLETED IN THE LAST ELEVEN (11) YEARS BY THE

COMPANY OR ITS DIRECTORS AS CONSULTANTS

TYPE OF Name/Scope of works Year CLIENT CONTRAC

PROJECT T VALUE
(Kshs
Million)

WATER

Feasibility study designed and prepared 1999 Anglican Church of 1.2

proposal for funding Anglican Church Kenya Siritanyi,
of Kenya Siritanyi. Bungoma Bungoma

Supervised implementation of the

gravity systems.

Prepared Proposal for funding of 2000 Anglican Church of 0.4

Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Kenya (ACK) Bungoma
Bungoma Diocese Training Program Diocese
for Primary and Preventive Health care
for Siritanyi Community.

Feasibility study and Environmental 2001 Swedish International 0.4

Impact Assessment(EIA)for Development
rehabilitation of Old Kibichori Agency(SIDA)
Community Water Supply, Bungoma to
facilitate funding Swedish International
Development Agency(SIDA)

Gem- Gen Hydro Power Company- 2001 Gen Hydro Power 0.5
Yala River Environmental Impact Company, Yala
Assessment (EIA)and project design.

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Environmental Audit (EA) of raw 2003 Pan African Mills.(E.A) 0.6
obstruction solid and liquid waste Webuye
disposal for Pan African Mills.(E.A)
Webuye

Environmental Audit (EA) including 2003 East Africa Heavy 0.3

energy Audit for East Africa Heavy Chemicals, Webuye
Chemicals- Webuye.

Drilled developed and equipped a 75m 2003 East Africa Heavy 1.3
borehole at East Africa Heavy Chemicals ,Webuye
Chemicals, Webuye

Drilled developed and equipped an 2003 Private Property 1

80m borehole for Timothy Wanyonyi Makutano
at Makutano, Kibabii area, Bungoma.

Drilled developed and equipped a 90m 2003 Private Property, 1.5

borehole for Hon. Moses Wetangula at Bungoma
Mukhweya Market Bungoma

Drilled developed and equipped an 2003 Generation Hotel, 1.75

55m borehole for Generation Hotel at Kanduyi
KanduyiBungoma

Environmental Impact 2004 Pan African Paper 0.35

Assessment(EIA) for proposed Steam Mills(E.A) Webuye
Turbo Electric Power Generation Plant
and Pan African Paper Mills(E.A)
Webuye

Installation of Steam Turbo Electric Pan African paper mills 15

Power Generation Plant and Pan (E.A) Webuye
African Paper Mills(E.A) Webuye

Environmental Audit (EA) for Pan 2004 Pan African Paper 0.4
African Paper Mills, Webuye Mills(E.A) Webuye

Environmental Audit (EA) for 2005 Bungoma Municipal 0.3

Bungoma Municipal Council Waste Council
Water Treatment Works and Slaughter
House

Environmental Audit (EA) for Kimilili 2006 Kimilili Municipal 0.2

Municipal Council Slaughter House Council, Bungoma

Graveling of the kimilili - kapsokwony 2006 Kimilili Municipal 6

road Council, Bungoma

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Environmental Impact 2007- Meibek Community 5.5
Assessment(EIA) and construction of 2008 Water Project,
Meibek Community Water Project in Uasingishu District
Moiben Division, UasinGishu District

Environmental Impact 2007- Chepkero Community 3

Assessment(EIA) and constructed a 2008 Water Project,
4km greity system Chepkero UasinGishu a European
Community Water Project, Kipkabus Union Project
Ward, UasinGishu( A European
Project)

Environmental Impact 2007- Boiboyet Water Project 3.5

Assessment(EIA) and constructed a 2008 Plateau area, UasinGishu
4km Boiboyet Water Project, Plateau
area, UasinGishu

Environmental Impact Assessment 2007- Labuywet Water Project 3

(EIA) and constructed an 8.4m 2008 Kipkaren area,
Lauywet Water Project, Kipkaren area, UasinGishu.
UasinGishu.

Flushed, cleaned and equipped a 60m 2009 Private Property Kitale 0.75
borehole at Makesi farm, Kampi Miwa,
Kitale. Constructed an elevated 8m
high steel platform and installed two
5m Ken tanks for domestic water use.

Environmental Impact 2009 Koilot Water Project 0.3

Assessment(EIA) designed and Tinderet, Nandi Hills
supervised implementation of Keben/
Koilot Water Project in Tinderet, Nandi
Hills

Hydrological Survey and design of 2009 Christian Revival Centre, 0.3

borehole water supply for Christian Nakuru
Revival Centre Nakuru.

Hydrological Survey and supervision 2009 sanctuary farm, 0.3

of drilling 80m deep borehole for Hon. Endebess
DevisNakitare at Chorlim animal
sanctuary farm, Endebess

Sub contract to do repair and 2009- True North Construction 20

maintenance (Gravelling) of the 2010 Co.
Eldoret-kapsabet road.

Drilling and equipping 154m deep 2010 sanctuary farm, 2.5

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borehole for Khetia Drapers, Eldoret, Endebess

Drilling and equipping 105m deep 2010 St.AnneAcademy, 1

borehole for St.AnneAcademy, Kiminini
Kiminini.

Drilling, development and equipping of 2010 Jay Marashi Hardware, 1.2

70m deep borehole for Jay Marashi Bungoma town
Hardware, Bungoma town

Hydrological Survey and drilling 160m 2010 Khetia Drapers, Kitale 2

borehole for Khetia Drapers Gigamart,
KitaleTranszoia West District

Drilling and equipping of 280m 2010 Don Bosco Utume 3

borehole for Don Bosco Utume Centre, Centre Karen, Nairobi.
Karen, Nairobi.

Drilling and equipping of 300m 2010 Easy Properties Ltd 3.5

borehole for Easy Properties Ltd,
Mlolongo, Nairobi.

Sub-contract to do repair and 2011 Alwala construction Co. 10

maintenance of Nandi hills- Kimwani
road

Drilling and equipping of 300m 2011 Private Property, Ngong 3.5

borehole for David Mureithi, Ngong Road, Nairobi
Road, Nairobi. Also carried out
Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) for the same borehole and
building.

Drilling and equipping of 150m 2011 Pope Benedict XV1 2

borehole for Pope Benedict XV1 Seminary Masongo, Kisii
Seminary, Masongo, Kisii

Drilling and equipping of 120m 2011 Private Property, 2

borehole for Catholic Bishops Home, Mwembe, Kisii
Mwembe, Kisii

Drilling and equipping of 160m 2011 SisterMichaelaGirlsSeco 2.2

borehole for ndary School Soko, Kisii
SisterMichaelaGirlsSecondary School,
Soko, Kisii

Drilling and equipping of 160m 2011. Monarch Hotel 1.4

borehole for Monarch Hotel and ,MosochoKisii
Conference Centre, MosochoKisii

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 Drilling and equipping of 200m 2011. KiogeGirlsSecondary 1.8
borehole for Kioge Girls Secondary School Nyakoe- Kisii
School, Nyakoe- Kisii

Drilling and equipping 180m borehole 2011 St.Vincent Pastoral 2

for St.Vincent Pastoral Centre, Centre
KisiiTown

Drilling and equipping of 150m 2011 Private Property, Kisii 1.8

borehole for Catholic Bishops House,
Kisii

Drilling 150m borehole for CDF 2011 CDF Igonga Community 1.9
Igonga Community Water Project, Water Project Bonchari
Bonchari Constituency, Kisii Constituency, Kisii

Drilling and equipping 250m borehole 2011. Manga Community Kisii 2

for Manga Community
(MangaDistrictHospital), Kisii

Drilling and equipping of 88m 2011. Private Property, Kisii 1.75

Borehole for Bishop Joseph
MairuraOkemwa, Kisii

CONSTRUCTI
ON

Communication masts. 2005 Safaricom LTD 18.75

Kanyangi Fresh Produce Market in 2009 Ministry of Local

Kitui West. Government
10.48

Construction of a tuition and laboratory 2010 Economic Stimulus 15

block at Kabuyefwe Sec School. Project

Nthongoni Dispensary. 2010 Ministry OF Health (ESP

Programme)
13.819

ENERGY/ Supply of Transmission Poles 2010 K.P.L.C. 15

ELECTRICAL

Cabling & Masts 2008 Econet Wireless 2.5

Biogas Digester Plant 2010 Khavangi Holdings 7.5

Limited

Supply and Installation of CCTV 2009 BGP Kenya Limited 6.4

cameras

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 COMPANY FUNDAMENTALS

COMPANY NAME : Africa Waterlines Co. Limited

POST OFFICE ADDRESS : P.O. Box 3385 30200 Kitale

PHYSICAL ADDRESS : Montana House, Opp. Suam Hardware, Kenyatta Avenue, Kitale

TELEPHONE CONTACTS : +254-725-977033 / 777-977033

E-MAIL CONTACT : africawaterlines@yahoo.com / africawaterlines2000@gmail.com

BANKERS: : Equity bank ltd.. Kitale branch.

COMPANY DIRECTORS

Moses Macharia, Director

Tel: 0777-977033

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Some of Africa Waterlines drilling machines and equipment

Unstucking drilling rig in Turkana county Drilling operation in Turkana County

Dozer at work for Water Dams Construction

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Drilling operations:

Our drilling team using medium drilling rig at work in Turkana County,

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 Setting up water tower:

Africa waterlines staff erecting water tower and setting up water system.

Part of Support vehicle for transporting equipments.

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Some of the challenges faced ( pulling out air compressor stuck when crossing a river bed) in Turkana
county)

Community enjoy water from a newly drilled borehole :

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An India mark II pump being installation and Community enjoy a new hand pump in Turkana, Construction of
apron yet to be finished.

Medium Drilling Rig

a)

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b)

Borehole drilling operation.

Elevated water tank

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POWER HOUSE

BOREHOLE

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