WASREB: New Registration Requirements for Suppliers in Kenya

• WASREB has introduced new registration requirements for suppliers of goods and services, small works consultants, and service providers in Kenya.
• All suppliers must register with the board before providing their services or supplying goods to water service providers.
• The registration process is based on the Water Services Regulatory Board Act, 2015, which empowers WASREB to regulate and supervise the provision of water services in Kenya.
• Lawyers advising clients on water services contracts must ensure compliance with the new regulations to avoid potential penalties or contract disputes.

The move aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the water services sector.

The Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) has introduced new registration requirements for suppliers of goods and services, small works consultants, and service providers in Kenya. The move aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the water services sector. According to a notice published by WASREB, all suppliers must register with the board before providing their services or supplying goods to water service providers. This requirement is expected to affect thousands of businesses operating in the sector.

The registration requirements are based on the Water Services Regulatory Board Act, 2015, which empowers WASREB to regulate and supervise the provision of water services in Kenya. The act requires all suppliers to be registered with the board before they can operate in the sector. The new registration process is designed to ensure that only qualified and competent service providers are allowed to operate in the sector. This will help to improve the quality of services provided to consumers.

The introduction of these new registration requirements has significant implications for lawyers advising clients on water services contracts. They must ensure that their clients comply with the new regulations to avoid potential penalties or contract disputes. The registration process will also help to promote competition and innovation in the sector, as only qualified service providers will be allowed to operate. This will ultimately benefit consumers who will have access to better quality services.

Lawyers advising clients on water services contracts should note the new registration requirements and ensure their clients comply to avoid potential penalties or contract disputes.

Source: Original reporting via WASREB