A Catalyst for Progress.
Improving Kenya's drilling landscape through collaboration and expertise.
Improving Kenya's drilling landscape through collaboration and expertise.
Promoting and upholding the highest standards in borehole drilling across Kenya.
Fostering partnerships and knowledge sharing among licensed drilling contractors.
Advancing drilling techniques through continuous education and modern practices.
The Rig Owners Association is the representative body for licensed borehole drilling contractors in Kenya. Our members collectively operate over 900 drilling rigs and hold valid licences issued by the Ministry of Water and Sanitation.
Established in 2022, ROA was founded by drilling professionals with decades of combined field experience. We exist to verify contractor credentials, uphold construction standards, and provide clients with a reliable way to identify qualified contractors.
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We verify the licensing status, company registration, and operational history of all applicants before granting membership.
We coordinate training for rig operators and supervisors covering drilling techniques, equipment maintenance, and site safety.
We promote borehole completion standards aligned with Ministry of Water and Sanitation requirements.
ROA investigates complaints against members and takes disciplinary action where standards are breached.
We maintain working relationships with the Ministry of Water and Sanitation, WASREB, NEMA, and county governments.
We promote responsible groundwater development practices, including proper borehole siting and aquifer protection.
Become part of ROA and gain access to verified contractor status, training programmes, and industry representation.