Safaricom partners with Kenya Water Institute to deploy Smart Water System

Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has partnered with the Kenya Water Institute to construct capability within the water sector, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 6 that seeks to guarantee availability and sustainable administration of fresh water and sanitation for all.

Through the partnership, Safaricom will deploy a Smart Water System on the Kenya Water Institute’s Nairobi and Kitui campuses to facilitate sensible coaching. It will moreover co-create and run a Smart Water Management curriculum for college students on the establishment.

“Safaricom is committed to its vision of being a purpose-led technology company by 2025. As part of this journey, we continue to partner with stakeholders to bring this vision to life. We recognise the importance of working with training institutions on relevant technology skills and onboarding the young generation in our Internet of Things (IoT) process as early as possible,” stated Peter Ndegwa, Chief Executive Officer, Safaricom.

Smart Water Management entails leveraging the web of issues (IoT) applied sciences in managing the abstraction, manufacturing, distribution, and consumption of water. The good water meters present an efficient method of amassing information on-line in real-time. They guarantee efficient monitoring of utility consumption information thereby detecting loss & leakage, guaranteeing correct billing, enhancing income assortment, bettering operational effectivity, and because of this saving prices.

“We understand the place of IoT and as such we continue to embrace different technologies. Central to creating the Smart Meter and making it work is the IoT technology. It is at the heart of the new digital world and is already transforming business models and opening new products and services at a spectacular rate. Generated data can be used to boost efficiency, cut costs, save utility, and help your consumers organise their lives better,” Mr Ndegwa added.

The Kenya Water Institute is the physique mandated by the federal government to perform capability growth for the water sector. The institute additionally supplies quick programs for water service suppliers and as such KEWI is greatest positioned to associate with Safaricom to tailor the Smart Water Management curriculum.

“The partnership between KEWI and Safaricom on the Smart Water Management curriculum is a forward-thinking collaboration that aims to tackle the pressing issue of water scarcity by fostering awareness and practical solutions. This reflects a shared vision of leveraging technology and education to drive sustainable water practices and conservation,” stated Dr. Leiro Letangule, Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Water Institute.

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