The Board of Directors of Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company Limited Application Requirements

Eldoret Water & Sanitation Company Ltd (ELDOWAS) is a Water Service Provider incorporated under Companies Act 2015 of the laws of Kenya. The Company is responsible for the provision of Water and Sanitation Services within Eldoret Municipality, Kesses, O’lessos, Chebara and Moiben pursuant to the Water Act 2016.

In accordance with Article 174 of the Constitution of Kenya, to ensure the public served has an opportunity to participate in decision-making in service delivery that affects them, Uasin Gishu County Government, who is the Principal Shareholder is recruiting Six (6) members of the Board of Directors. For eligibility, the applicants must be locals from the Company’s area of service.

The Company has Six (6) Board vacancies for representatives of the following stakeholder groups:

Two members from the business member organization and manufacturing community nominated by their registered bodies as stakeholders of ELDOWAS.

One local professional from the professional bodies nominated from the bodies or any other key primary stakeholder that is of equivalent value to the professional body.

Two representatives from different resident organizations as stakeholders of ELDOWAS.

One person representing persons with disability who is registered with the National Council for Persons with Disability or a competent youth, fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for appointment to the Board, all applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
2. For professional applicants, be registered members of their respective professional bodies and be in good standing.
3. Have a minimum of seven (7) years’ working experience in their respective core professions or have operated a duly registered enterprise for a minimum of seven (7) years, except for representatives of the youth.
4. Meet the Leadership and Integrity requirements under Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and satisfy the Fit and Proper Test criteria prescribed by the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB).

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• Must have attended a Corporate Governance Training in a recognized institution before.
• Must represent known registered stakeholder groups in the locality served by ELDOWAS such as;
• Industry / manufacturing sector.
• Relevant Commercial sector.
• Key water catchment areas that are sources of water for ELDOWAS
• Residents’ associations.
• Any other recognized registered bodies that are affected by ELDOWAS.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover letter and detailed CV;
2. Certified copies of academic/professional certificates;
3. Copy of National ID/Passport

Applications should be either hand delivered sealed in a plain envelope indicating “APPLICATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR ELDOWAS” and addressed to the under-signed or emailed to cpsb@uasingishu.go.ke

All applications should be received no later than 30^th November, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Uasin Gishu County Government Offices. The shortlisted candidates will be required to provide Chapter 6 documents on leadership and integrity.

The Chairperson,

Selection Committee,

Recruitment of ELDOWAS Board of Directors,

Governor’s Office,

County Government of Uasin Gishu,

P.O. Box 40-30100 Eldoret Kenya.