Anthony Njaramba, CEO of WASPA, welcomed Marco He, Operational Director of S.H.Meters, for an in-depth discussion on ways to strengthen partnerships within Kenya's water sector. WASPA is the leading industry association representing Kenya's water and sanitation service providers. It plays a key role in promoting best practices, supporting utilities, and facilitating collaboration across the sector. Both parties shared insights on key challenges faced by utilities, including high levels of non-revenue water, outdated manual meter reading, billing inefficiencies, and limited adoption of digital solutions. These issues significantly affect revenue collection and operational sustainability for water service providers across the country.
The meeting highlighted S.H.Meters' interest in joining WASPA membership, which would enable the company to engage more closely with Kenyan water utilities and participate in local industry events. One such upcoming event is the Non-Revenue Water Management Conference, scheduled from 30th June to 3rd July at Lake Naivasha Resort, Nakuru County. This conference will bring together representatives from national and county governments, water utilities, engineers, and technical experts to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions for reducing water losses and improving operational efficiency.
During the discussion, S.H.Meters presented its smart water metering solutions, showcasing technologies designed to improve revenue collection, enhance meter reading accuracy, reduce water losses, and enable data-driven decision-making. The company emphasized its capabilities in prepaid metering, advanced remote meter reading systems (AMR/AMI), and integrated digital water management platforms, which have been successfully implemented in various international markets.
Marco He highlighted that S.H.Meters aims to work closely with local utilities to implement pilot projects, share technical expertise, and adapt solutions to local conditions, ensuring that investments in smart water metering deliver tangible improvements in efficiency, transparency, and customer service. The discussion also explored potential collaboration in training programs, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, to build capacity among Kenyan water professionals in using modern metering and monitoring technologies.
This engagement demonstrates S.H.Meters' commitment to supporting Kenyan water service providers in achieving greater operational efficiency, improved revenue assurance, and digital transformation. By aligning with WASPA, S.H.Meters seeks to strengthen its relationships with key local stakeholders, contribute to policy and technical discussions, and participate actively in shaping the future of water management in Kenya.
With global experience in smart water solutions, S.H.Meters brings proven expertise from projects across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, offering innovative technologies that address non-revenue water, billing challenges, and system inefficiencies. The collaboration with WASPA represents an important step in expanding these solutions into Kenya, aligning with the government's goals of improving water service delivery, reducing losses, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Looking ahead, S.H.Meters intends to leverage this partnership to launch pilot projects, provide tailored solutions, and support nationwide efforts for smart water management. The company remains committed to driving sustainable, resilient, and intelligent water utility systems, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in the global water sector while contributing to Kenya's goal of achieving efficient and sustainable water services.