This guide supports borehole pump installation projects in Kenya. Use it to prepare the information needed for a site-specific discussion and to compare proposed work on a consistent basis.
Turn assumptions into an itemised scope
The pump model, installation depth, cable length, pipe class, control panel, protection equipment, lifting requirements and commissioning scope affect the total.
The information to collect
Select and install a pump that matches the tested borehole and the delivery point. A reliable system needs the right duty point, cable, rising main, controls and protection, as well as the pump itself.
- Borehole completion and pumping-test records
- Static and pumping water levels with sustainable operating recommendations
- Tank elevation, pipeline length and desired delivery pressure
- Available grid, solar or generator power and daily operating hours
A practical review process
First, name the intended outcome and the person responsible for approving the design or scope. Gather the existing site records and mark anything that is an estimate. Ask the provider to explain which missing measurements could change the recommended equipment or work.
Next, compare the proposed deliverables with the actual requirement. Keep the quotation, specification and acceptance criteria together. If the design changes after assessment or testing, record what changed and approve the revised scope before proceeding.
Avoid a misleading comparison
Horsepower alone does not establish suitability. Oversizing can increase cost or draw the source down too far; undersizing can leave a full tank unreachable. A deeper borehole does not automatically mean the pump should sit at the bottom.
The pump model, installation depth, cable length, pipe class, control panel, protection equipment, lifting requirements and commissioning scope affect the total.
Check the result at handover
Keep model and serial numbers, the selected duty point, pump setting depth, control settings, measured flow, current readings, warranties and an isolation procedure.
Adapt the brief to your site and audience
A household may prioritise simple operation and reserve supply. A school or NGO may need operator training, beneficiary or occupancy information and procurement records. A farm needs its irrigation or livestock demand defined. A diaspora-funded project also needs clear local access and remote approval responsibilities.
Continue with borehole pump installation, county planning guidance and a project enquiry.
Does this guide replace a site assessment?
No. It is a planning checklist. Final engineering, water-use decisions and equipment selection depend on measured conditions and the responsible professionals’ assessment.
What should I send when requesting a quote?
Start with your Kenyan site location, intended use and existing records. For this service, prioritise borehole completion and pumping-test records and static and pumping water levels with sustainable operating recommendations.