Borehole Drilling Services in Turkana County

Turkana County, in Kenya's remote north-west, holds some of the country's most significant groundwater potential, most notably the Lotikipi Basin aquifer, discovered through satellite-assisted surveys and identified as one of the largest groundwater reserves found in Kenya. Despite this, Turkana remains one of the most water-scarce counties for everyday access, and boreholes are often the only realistic water source for pastoralist communities, towns, and humanitarian operations across the region.

Turkana's Sedimentary Basin Geology

Much of Turkana sits within a large sedimentary basin, with the Lotikipi and Napuu aquifer systems representing genuinely substantial groundwater reserves in places. That said, not every part of the county sits above equally productive formations, and depth, yield, and water quality vary considerably across such a large and remote area, making a proper hydrogeological survey essential before committing to a drilling location.

What the Borehole Drilling Process Looks Like

• Hydrogeological survey and borehole siting, informed by known regional aquifer mapping where available

• WRA permit application, required before drilling anywhere in Turkana County

• Borehole drilling, often to significant depth given the sedimentary basin geology

• Pump testing to confirm sustainable yield for community or institutional-scale demand

• Water quality testing, since salinity varies across the basin

• Solar-powered pump installation, the practical standard given the region's limited grid infrastructure

Groundwater Works Kenya has experience working in remote, arid conditions comparable to Turkana. Given the scale and remoteness of the county, a site-specific hydrogeological survey is the essential first step before any drilling commitment.

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