Hydrogeology - Geol Mbugua Githae

Aquifer Mapping and Characterization

Drilling a borehole tells you whether one point yields water. Aquifer mapping and characterization tells you something far more valuable:

Drilling a borehole involves a large cash outlay and a long list of technical decisions. Where to drill, what diameter,

Water is the limiting factor for agriculture, industry, urban growth, and public health in much of Kenya. Population growth, climate

Buying a mining licence, acquiring a stake in an exploration company, funding a project, or purchasing land with mineral or

A borehole that delivers clear, cool, good-tasting water is not necessarily safe to drink. Some of the most dangerous contaminants

A lineament is a linear or gently curved feature on the Earth’s surface that is visible on satellite images, aerial

A borehole is not a permanent, maintenance-free asset. Over years of operation, the borehole structure, the screen and the surrounding

Northern Kenya, including Turkana, Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Isiolo and Samburu, is dominated by arid and semi-arid conditions. Rainfall is

Ask ten borehole owners in Kenya how they chose where to drill, and you will hear different answers. Some will

Water is the foundation of farming. Whether you keep a few dairy cows, grow vegetables for the market or run

Kenya is among the world’s leading exporters of cut flowers and a major exporter of fresh vegetables and fruit, and

Most borehole projects in Kenya fall between KSh 600,000 and KSh 2.5 million when you add up the survey, permits,