Mohamed Dahir Weyrah
Chairman, Board of Directors
Chairman of the GAWASCO Board of Directors, providing strategic leadership and oversight on behalf of Garissa County stakeholders.
Governance & Identity
About Us
Introducing GAWASCO's governance and identity to the public.
Who We Are
Garissa Water And Sewerage Company Ltd (GAWASCO) was incorporated under the Companies Act (Cap 486) of the Laws of Kenya as a Public Company Limited by shares in 2006. Owned by the Garissa County Government, the company started its operations in 2006 having been registered as Garissa Water and Sewerage Company Limited.
The company provides and distributes sustainable supply of potable water for commercial, industrial and domestic purposes. It is also charged with provision, control and maintenance of sewerage services for commercial, industrial and domestic concerns. It is in charge of treatment and disposal of sewerage generated within the service area.
GAWASCO serves Garissa township and its environs covering a total of 65km² (Township area). With the recent Garissa Water Act (2018), the mandate of GAWASCO was extended to cover the entire county.
Board of Directors
The GAWASCO Board provides strategic oversight, policy direction, and accountability on behalf of the Garissa County Government and stakeholders.
Naima Abdinasir Salat
Member, Board of Directors
Board member supporting governance, policy direction, and accountability across GAWASCO operations.
Jane Akoth Okalo
Member, Board of Directors
Board member contributing to oversight of GAWASCO service delivery and stakeholder interests.
Halima Abukar Farah
Member, Board of Directors
Board member supporting corporate governance and public accountability for GAWASCO.
Osman Mohamed Barkadle
Member, Board of Directors
Board member supporting strategic oversight of water and sewerage services in Garissa County.
Ismail Daud Abubakar
Member, Board of Directors
Board member supporting GAWASCO governance and sustainable utility performance.
Corporate Management Team
The corporate management team leads daily operations, service delivery, and customer-facing functions across Garissa County.
Managing Director
Chief Executive Officer
Leads day-to-day operations, service delivery, and implementation of board strategy across Garissa County.
Technical Services Manager
Head of Technical Services
Manages water production, pipeline networks, NRW reduction, and engineering support for GAWASCO.
Finance & Administration Manager
Head of Finance & Administration
Oversees finance, procurement, human resources, and corporate administration functions.
Commercial Manager
Head of Commercial Services
Leads billing, customer accounts, new connections, and revenue collection for the utility.
Customer Service Manager
Head of Customer Service
Coordinates customer enquiries, complaints handling, and front-office service standards.
Vision / Mission / Values
Our guiding statements define how GAWASCO serves customers and communities across Garissa County.
Vision
To be a model water and sewerage service provider in the northern region
Mission
Provide quality portable water and sewerage services to the satisfaction of our stakeholders