The borehole drilling process

Completed borehole, water supply and civil contracts across Kenya, plus the typical projects Powerwell delivers, site photos and field videos.

Completed contracts for county governments, public bodies and private clients across Kenya, then the typical projects we deliver, with site photos and field videos.

Completed contracts

• Hu Ming PVC Company Ltd (Borehole) — Survey, drilling, equipping & 24-hour test, Lukenya. KES 3,620,700, Jun 2026.
• Kenworks Ventures Company Ltd (Borehole) — Survey, permits, drilling & installation, Industrial Area, Nairobi. KES 6,211,070, May 2026.
• County Government of Kirinyaga (Borehole) — Drilling & equipping, Murinduko Ward. KES 4,826,000, Feb 2026.
• County Government of Kirinyaga (Borehole) — Drilling & equipping, Mutithi Ward. KES 4,752,000, Feb 2026.
• County Government of Kirinyaga (Borehole) — Drilling & equipping, Karumandi Ward. KES 3,914,250, Feb 2026.
• National Cereals and Produce Board (Civil) — Voi Depot driveways, drainage & civil works. KES 17,389,009, Jul 2025.
• Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (Irrigation) — Canal lining for FOKI Farmers Co-op, Loitoktok, Kajiado. KES 88,772,385, Jul 2024.
• NG-CDF Turkana East (Water supply) — 4 boreholes, pump house, 4 kiosks, 2.5 km pumping & 10 km distribution mains, Napeitom. KES 39,448,300, Jul 2024.

Typical projects

• Solar-ready homestead water supply
• Elevated steel tank installation
• Deep borehole drilling operations
• Pump equipping and distribution
• Commissioning and client handover

Project gallery

• Groundworks — Site preparation and civil support works around the borehole pad.
• Site assessment — Pre-drilling site review and access preparation before rig arrival.
• Drilling operations — Deep borehole drilling with professional plant and safety protocols.
• Elevated storage — Steel tank tower installation for gravity-fed distribution.
• Tank systems — Dual elevated tanks delivering reliable storage and pressure.
• Distribution setup — Pipework and distribution connections from borehole to point of use.
• Completed project — Commissioned water supply ready for domestic and commercial use.
• Commissioning visit — Final checks and client handover on a completed borehole system.

Field video stories

• Solar array on a live borehole site — On-site footage of a solar installation supporting a Powerwell borehole system — showing how we pair renewable power with reliable groundwater delivery for homes, farms, and institutions.
• Preparing the pad and access — Groundworks and site preparation before drilling begins. Clean access, a level pad, and safe working space are the foundation of every successful borehole project.
• Rig arrival and setup — Field clip of rig mobilisation — positioning plant, verifying clearances, and setting up for controlled drilling under Powerwell site protocols.
• Active borehole drilling — Live drilling operations capturing the pace and discipline of a Powerwell crew at work — forming the borehole that will later be cased, tested, and equipped.
• Casing and borehole protection — Footage focused on casing and borehole protection — the stage that guards water quality, structural integrity, and long-term yield after drilling is complete.
• Pump and pipework installation — Equipping in progress: pump, rising main, and associated pipework being installed so the borehole can deliver water reliably to storage and points of use.
• Elevated storage and tanks — Site video of elevated tank and storage works — giving clients consistent pressure, reserve capacity, and a cleaner handover from borehole to distribution.
• Final checks and client handover — Commissioning and handover footage — confirming the system runs as designed, walking through operation, and leaving the client with a complete, working water supply.

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