Jenkins Asia Meets Uasin Gishu Governor to Advance Smart Rural Water Schemes in Joint Venture with URWASCO?

Eldoret, Mar 2026 — Jenkins Asia Limited has taken a major step toward transforming rural water access in Kenya following a high level meeting with the Governor of Uasin Gishu County to advance a joint venture with the Uasin Gishu Rural Water and Sanitation Company (URWASCO). The partnership aims to deploy Micro Connected Smart Water Schemes across rural communities — a breakthrough model designed to deliver clean, reliable, digitally monitored water to households, farms, and institutions.

Uasin Gishu, the economic heart of Kenya's North Rift region, faces growing pressure on rural water systems due to population growth, agricultural expansion, and climate driven variability in rainfall. According to Kenya's Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB), rural counties continue to experience high levels of non revenue water, aging infrastructure, and limited access to safe drinking water — challenges the new JV directly addresses.

A Smart Water Revolution for Rural Communities

• Micro connected water schemes equipped with IoT sensors, real time flow monitoring, and automated leak detection.
• Solar powered pumping systems to ensure reliability and reduce operational costs.
• Smart metering and digital billing, improving transparency and reducing non revenue water.
• Modular treatment units capable of removing pathogens, turbidity, and agricultural contaminants.
• Community level water kiosks providing affordable, safe water for informal and peri urban settlements.

These solutions align with Kenya's national push toward smart water infrastructure, as highlighted in the government's recent water sector reforms and the expansion of digital monitoring under the National Water Master Plan 2030.

A Strategic Meeting with the Governor

During the meeting in Eldoret, the Governor emphasized the county's commitment to modernizing rural water systems and welcomed Jenkins Asia's technology driven approach as a catalyst for long term sustainability.

Uasin Gishu is one of Kenya's fastest growing counties, home to Eldoret City, major agricultural zones, and rapidly expanding rural settlements. The county's leadership has prioritized water security, climate resilience, and digital transformation, making it an ideal launch site for Jenkins Asia's smart water model.

“Uasin Gishu is ready for a new era of rural water innovation,” said Weng Kin Chen, Founder and President of Jenkins Asia Limited. “Our partnership with URWASCO and the Governor's office will deliver clean water, modern infrastructure, and digital transparency to communities that need it most.”

Supporting Kenya's National Vision

The JV supports Kenya's broader national goals:

By combining engineering excellence, digital technology, and community focused delivery, Jenkins Asia aims to create a replicable model for rural water modernization across Kenya and East Africa.

Landmark Announcement: Jenkins Awarded Major Water Infrastructure Contract Across Pemba Island! We are thrilled to share an extraordinary milestone for Jenkins! During a session of the House of Representatives (Baraza la Wakilishi) in Zanzibar, it was officially announced that Jenkins has been awarded the contract to manage and execute all water distribution schemes and infrastructure projects across the entire island of Pemba.

This high-profile government appointment marks a major leap forward in transforming public utility delivery, expanding clean water access, and driving sustainable infrastructure development throughout the Zanzibar archipelago.

Key Parliamentary Highlights

• Island-Wide Scale: The contract encompasses comprehensive water management and infrastructure execution covering all districts and communities across Pemba.
• Ministerial Commitment: Speaking before Parliament, the Minister highlighted the government's unwavering commitment to oversight and project delivery, underscoring that execution on these critical water schemes is paramount.
• Key Regional Focus: Special emphasis was highlighted for key constituencies—including Kiwani (represented by the First Vice President)—ensuring strategic water security and reliable flow to urban and rural areas alike.

Transformative Impact for Pemba Island

Pemba Island—celebrated for its lush clove plantations, rich marine ecosystems, and vibrant communities—has long faced significant challenges regarding clean, reliable drinking water access. With groundwater and local supply schemes serving thousands of households, this strategic award enables Jenkins to deploy cutting-edge engineering solutions to:

• Modernize Delivery: Upgrade pumping stations, pipeline networks, and storage facilities to secure a steady water supply.
• Improve Health & Resilience: Eliminate reliance on contaminated sources, significantly reducing waterborne risks and supporting public health.
• Drive Economic Growth: Fuel local enterprise, agriculture, and tourism with reliable, modern utility infrastructure.

Building a Sustainable Future Together

At Jenkins, we are deeply honored by the trust placed in us by the Government of Zanzibar and the people of Pemba. We look forward to delivering world-class water infrastructure that empowers communities for generations to come.

Jenkins Asia Explores Technology Transfer Consultations in Uasin Gishu for Home Grown Mechanical Innovations Developed with Eldoret National Polytechnic & RVTTI

Eldoret, Mar 2026 — Jenkins Asia Limited is in discussions to launch consultation programme in Uasin Gishu County aimed at accelerating the transfer of advanced mechanical engineering technologies to Kenya's leading technical institutions — the Eldoret National Polytechnic (ENP) and the Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI). The initiative focuses on transforming locally developed mechanical prototypes into scalable, commercially viable solutions for rural industries, manufacturing, and community level engineering.

Uasin Gishu has rapidly become one of Kenya's strongest innovation corridors. ENP and RVTTI are nationally recognized for excellence in mechanical engineering, industrial fabrication, automotive technology, and mechatronics, with both institutions designated as centres of excellence under Kenya's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) modernization programme. RVTTI has been highlighted for its leadership in digital fabrication and renewable energy machinery, while ENP continues to expand its capacity in industrial automation, mechanical design, and precision manufacturing.

Kenya's government has invested heavily in strengthening TVET institutions under the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), prioritizing modern manufacturing, youth skills development, and localized production of mechanical systems. Jenkins Asia's consultation directly supports this national agenda by bridging global engineering expertise with Kenya's fast growing mechanical innovation ecosystem.

Accelerating Home Grown Mechanical Solutions for Rural & Industrial Use

The consultation programme focuses on:

• Technology transfer for locally engineered mechanical systems, including small scale machinery, fabrication tools, and modular mechanical units.
• Co development of locally manufactured components, reducing reliance on imported mechanical systems and strengthening Kenya's industrial base.
• Training and certification pathways for students and technicians in advanced mechanical engineering, machining, and fabrication.
• Support for prototype refinement, enabling ENP and RVTTI innovators to commercialize mechanical solutions for rural industries, workshops, and small manufacturers.
• Joint innovation labs for mechanical testing, fabrication, and field deployment of new technologies. These efforts align with Kenya's push to localize manufacturing, expand youth employment, and build resilient mechanical engineering capacity through home grown innovation.

A Strategic Partnership for Uasin Gishu's Industrial Future

Uasin Gishu County leadership has emphasized the importance of strengthening local mechanical innovation to support agriculture, transport, small industries, and rural development. Eldoret's institutions already collaborate with national bodies such as the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) and the Ministry of Education, making the county an ideal launchpad for Jenkins Asia's technology transfer programme.

“Uasin Gishu has the talent and the technical institutions to become Kenya's mechanical engineering powerhouse,” said Weng Kin Chen, Founder and President of Jenkins Asia Limited. “By partnering with ENP and RVTTI, we are helping transform local mechanical innovations into real world solutions that strengthen industries and uplift communities.”

Supporting Kenya's National Vision

The initiative supports:

• Kenya's TVET modernization strategy
• BETA economic transformation agenda
• Digital Superhighway & manufacturing innovation programme
• SDGs 8, 9, and 11

By combining global engineering expertise with Kenya's growing technical talent base, Jenkins Asia aims to create a pipeline of locally engineered, globally competitive mechanical solutions for rural industries, workshops, and small scale manufacturing.

Water Reclamation in Ghana

Accra, January 2026 — Jenkins Asia Limited has commenced a major environmental initiative in Ghana aimed at transforming artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) through mercury free extraction technologies and large scale water reclamation systems. The programme is designed to eliminate toxic pollution, restore damaged rivers, and support long term ecological and economic resilience across Ghana's mining regions.

Ghana is Africa's largest gold producer, but decades of artisanal mining have left rivers such as the Pra, Ankobra, and Offin heavily contaminated with mercury and siltation. According to the UN Environment Programme, mercury from ASGM is one of the world's most dangerous pollutants, threatening aquatic life, farming communities, and public health. Jenkins Asia's initiative directly addresses this national challenge.

The programme introduces environmentally responsible gold processing methods, including gravity based separation and non toxic reagents, eliminating the need for mercury entirely. Alongside this, Jenkins Asia is deploying advanced water reclamation units capable of removing heavy metals, restoring water clarity, and rehabilitating river ecosystems.

“Ghana's rivers are national treasures. Our mission is to help restore them while supporting miners with safer, more profitable technologies,” said Weng Kin Chen, Founder and President of Jenkins Asia Limited. “This is not just an environmental project — it's a pathway to sustainable livelihoods and long term national development.”

The initiative also includes community education programmes, training miners in modern extraction techniques that comply with the Minamata Convention on Mercury, to which Ghana is a signatory. By combining technology, training, and environmental restoration, Jenkins Asia aims to support Ghana's broader goals under the National Environmental Action Plan and the SDGs (6, 12, 13, 15). The project is expected to create new opportunities in green mining, water treatment, and local environmental stewardship, positioning Ghana as a regional leader in sustainable resource management.

Waste to Energy in Uganda

Kampala, September 2025 — Jenkins Asia Limited continues to strengthen its footprint in East Africa with a highlevel meeting in Kampala between company leadership and the Mayor of Kampala, focused on advancing Uganda's transition toward sustainable waste management and clean energy generation.

The meeting, held at the Kampala City Council offices, brought together Jenkins Asia's President Weng Kin Chen and senior municipal officials to discuss the company's upcoming pyrolysis wastetoenergy initiative — a project designed to transform urban waste into renewable energy and reusable materials.

Uganda's capital city faces mounting challenges from rapid urbanization and waste accumulation. Jenkins Asia's proposed solution leverages advanced pyrolysis technology to convert plastic and organic waste into biooil, syngas, and carbon black, supporting Kampala's broader Green City Strategy and the National Environment Management Policy.

“This collaboration represents a turning point for Kampala's sustainability agenda,” said Weng Kin Chen, Founder and President of Jenkins Asia Limited. “Our goal is to turn waste into opportunity — creating clean energy, reducing pollution, and building a circular economy that benefits both people and planet.”

The Mayor of Kampala welcomed Jenkins Asia's initiative as a model for publicprivate partnership, emphasizing its potential to create local jobs, reduce landfill dependency, and align with Uganda's Vision 2040 development framework.

This engagement follows Jenkins Asia's recent success in Zanzibar, where the company signed the Pemba Island 7Scheme Water Project, reinforcing its reputation as a regional leader in sustainable infrastructure and ESGaligned investment.

Jenkins Asia Begins Agricultural Modern- ization Consultations in Sugoi County, Eldoret — Advancing Irrigation Technology for Coffee, Dairy & Avocado Farmers

Sugoi, Eldoret — Aug 2025 — Jenkins Asia Limited has launched a major consultation programme in Sugoi County, Eldoret, aimed at modernizing highvalue agriculture through advanced irrigation and climatesmart farming technologies. The initiative focuses on strengthening three of Kenya's most important value chains — coffee, dairy, and avocado — by introducing efficient watermanagement systems and precisionagriculture solutions tailored for smallholder and commercial farmers.

This engagement comes at a pivotal moment for Kenya's agricultural sector. Under the newly launched AgriConnect Compact (2025–2030), the government is investing heavily in digital agriculture, irrigation expansion, and valuechain modernization to transform farming into a technologypowered, investmentready engine of national growth. The Compact prioritizes dairy and horticulture, directly aligning with Jenkins Asia's work in Sugoi.

Kenya has already expanded irrigated land from 670,000 acres (2022) to over 735,000 acres (2025), strengthening resilience against climatedriven rainfall variability. Eldoret and Uasin Gishu County — known as the “food basket of Kenya” — are central to this transformation, with rapidly growing dairy output and rising demand for exportgrade horticulture.

Driving Modernization in Sugoi County

Jenkins Asia's consultation programme in Sugoi focuses on:

• Highefficiency drip and sprinkler irrigation for coffee and avocado orchards.
• Watersmart dairy systems, including foddercrop irrigation and cooling technologies.
• Digital farmmanagement tools aligned with Kenya's national digital agriculture platforms, which now connect 6.5 million farmers to inputs, credit, and extension services.
• Soilmoisture automation and fertigation systems to increase yields while reducing water waste.
• Training programmes for cooperatives and smallholder groups across Sugoi and greater Eldoret.

These solutions are designed to help farmers achieve exportgrade quality, reduce production costs, and build climate resilience — key priorities for Kenya's agricultural modernization agenda.

A Strategic Partnership for Eldoret's Future

Sugoi County is emerging as a regional hub for dairy and horticulture, with strong cooperative networks and fertile land ideal for highvalue crops. Jenkins Asia's involvement supports Uasin Gishu's countylevel strategy to expand irrigation, strengthen farmer incomes, and attract privatesector investment into modern agriculture.

Leadership Statement

“Sugoi County represents the future of Kenya's agricultural transformation. By bringing worldclass irrigation and agritechnology solutions to farmers here, we’re helping build a modern, competitive, and climateresilient agricultural economy,” said Weng Kin Chen, Founder and President of Jenkins Asia Limited.

Supporting Kenya's National Vision

• AgriConnect Compact (2025–2030)
• Kenya's National Irrigation Expansion Programme
• Digital Agriculture Strategy
• SDGs 2, 6, 12, 13, and 15

By integrating advanced irrigation, digital tools, and sustainable farming practices, Jenkins Asia aims to help Sugoi farmers unlock higher productivity in coffee, dairy, and avocado — three of Kenya's most valuable agricultural sectors.

Water Project in Kenya

Jenkins Asia & KEWI Sign Landmark MOU to Restore the Nairobi River and Deliver Clean Water to Informal Communities Nairobi, July 2025 — Jenkins Asia Limited has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) to launch an ambitious waterreclamation and riverrestoration programme targeting the Nairobi River Basin — one of East Africa's most critically polluted waterways.

The Nairobi River, which flows through the heart of Kenya's capital, has suffered decades of contamination from industrial discharge, sewage inflow, solidwaste dumping, and unregulated settlement growth. According to Kenya's National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), sections of the river contain dangerously high levels of heavy metals, pathogens, and chemical pollutants, posing severe risks to public health and the environment.

The newly signed MOU positions Jenkins Asia and KEWI to deliver sustainable, communityfocused water treatment solutions that will rehabilitate polluted river sections, restore safe water quality, and support longterm ecological recovery.

A Joint Mission for Clean, Healthy Waterways

The partnership focuses on:

• Rehabilitating the Nairobi River and other polluted rivers by removing contaminants and restoring clean, safe water.
• Deploying sustainable watertreatment technologies, including modular purification units, sediment removal systems, and biological remediation.
• Improving water quality for informal settlements, where communities rely heavily on river water for daily use.
• Protecting public health by reducing exposure to pathogens and toxic pollutants.
• Ensuring longterm environmental conservation through continuous monitoring and community engagement.

A Milestone for Informal Communities

The initiative is designed specifically to uplift informal settlements such as Mathare, Korogocho, Mukuru, and Kibera — areas where access to clean water remains a daily struggle. By integrating watertreatment systems directly into community zones, the programme aims to deliver immediate, measurable improvements in health, sanitation, and environmental safety.

A National Partnership with KEWI

KEWI, Kenya's premier waterresearch and training institution, brings national expertise in hydrology, waterquality testing, and environmental engineering. The collaboration will combine KEWI's scientific capabilities with Jenkins Asia's engineering and projectdelivery experience across Africa and Asia.

“The Nairobi River is a lifeline for millions, and restoring it is both a national priority and a moral responsibility,” said Weng Kin Chen, Founder and President of Jenkins Asia Limited. “Our partnership with KEWI will bring worldclass watertreatment solutions to communities that need them most — creating cleaner rivers, healthier families, and a more sustainable future for Kenya.”

Supporting Kenya's National Vision

The project aligns with Kenya's Nairobi River Regeneration Programme, the National Water Master Plan, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 6, 11, 13, 14, 15). It also supports Kenya's broader climateresilience agenda by restoring natural ecosystems and reducing pollution loads entering the Athi River and Indian Ocean.