Afrique Water & Geotechnical Services Ltd (AWGS) is a Water Resources and Natural Resources limited company offering consultancy services across Africa. The firm is managed by qualified Water Resources and Natural Resources Experts.
For more than seven years, Afrique Water & Geotechnical Services Ltd (AWGS) has been providing comprehensive and high quality consultancy work. The company provides, under one roof, project management and full range of services in Water Resources (ground water and surface water explorations and related studies; borehole site investigations; hydrogeological surveys; geophysical surveys; borehole drilling supervision and management; water resources assessment; hydrological studies; water supply and sanitation projects) and Natural Resources (Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); Environmental Audit (EA); geotechnical surveys; geological studies and engineering geological works).
We take pride in delivering 100 percent satisfaction to every client we serve. As a company formed to provide home based solutions to existing local challenges in Water Resources and Natural Resources across Africa, we understand that our clients are also our friends, thus, we strive to serve everyone as family. Whether you need consultancy services in Water Resources i.e borehole drilling or Natural Resources i.e geotechnical surveys, you can count on us to deliver high-quality services
Vision
To be a Water Resources and Natural Resources consultancy firm of choice in Africa.
Mission
To be recognized as the first port of call in Water Resources and Natural Resources consultancy by providing unmatched expertise designed to meet our clients’ technical, financial and environmental needs.
Our Values
- Integrity: We adhere to professionalism based on truthfulness, honesty and ethical principles in undertaking assignments.
- Accountability: We accept responsibility for doing our task on schedule and at the highest possible standard of commitments.
- Innovation and creativity: Using appropriate technology, we seek out for new and creative possibilities to respond to water and natural resource challenges.
- Environmental stewardship: We understand and value the importance of managing limited and valuable environmental resources. We are dedicated to following all regulations in a safe manner.
Meet our
Team
Our team comprises of experienced hydrogeologists /geophysicists, hydrologists, groundwater inspectors, EIA/EA Lead Experts and water engineers. The team is experienced in deploying technology to provide consultancy solutions to your Water Resources and Natural Resources needs.
Mr. Vincent Okello
Principal consultant
Mr. Okello has been a Consulting Hydrogeologist for over 23 years and successfully carried out assignments in more than 6 countries (Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Somalia). He has a MSc (Hydrogeology) and BSc(Geology) both from the University of Nairobi. He has attended trainings on groundwater modelling and GIS at the Institute of Meteorological Training and Research (IMTR) from September 2000 to January 2001. He also attended intensive training on use of GIS and remote sensing for water resources evaluation and management at the Department of Resource Survey and Remote Sensing (DRSRS) in Kenya from January to March 2001. Okello is a Professional Member of the Geological Society of Kenya (MGSK), Registered Geologist by the Geologists Registration Board, Kenya, Licensed Water Resource Professional (Hydrogeologist), Professional Member of the International Association of Hydrogeologists and Member of the Kenya DAAD Scholars Association (KDSA).
Mr. James Kamenju
Senior Hydrogeologist
Kimenju is a holder of MSc in Water and Environmental Management with over 10 years’ experience in Horn of Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Sudan and South Sudan) leading development and relief multi-sectoral and multi-million dollar funded programs and projects including Water, Environment and Natural Resource Management, Agriculture and Climate Change funded by ECHO, OFDA, UN OCHA, Italian Development Cooperation, AUSaid, Sida, DFID, FAO and UNICEF. He has been a consultant and expatriate working with private companies, International and local NGOs, demonstrating management flexibility and broad industry knowledge. Mr. Kamenju has also built his wide range of skills from trainings attended in Horn of Africa and Europe.
Mr. Vitalis Awuor
Senior Hydrologist
Vitalis has over 30 years’ experience in hydrological water resources related investigations like dam development, hydro-power generation and water conservation and supply systems. The specific range of hydrological and water resources projects he has been involved in include: Hydrological assessment for surface and sub-surface dam design; assessment of runoff over heterogeneous catchments for rainwater harvesting and storage design; hydrological assessment for drainage major airports in Kenya; hydrological assessment for water supply design; and Assessment of yield and reliability of storages for projected demands placed on water supply projects.
Mr. Peter Mutevu
WASH Expert
Peter is a Community Development Specialist with over 25 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration and Sociology. He holds a host of other professional training in Community-Based development and participatory methodologies. In addition, he has a wealth of experience in WASH, Health, Nutrition and livelihoods. His involvement in field surveys in Kenya, Southern Sudan, Rwanda and Somalia has given him a wealth of knowledge on local and regional situations, and a wide expertise on designing, analysis, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation, training and management of programs.
Mr. Dennis Wairimu
Hydrogeologist
Dennis is a Geologist with over 6 years of practical experience in water resources investigations and management. He is specifically trained in modern Geotechnical investigation technology, geophysical survey techniques, and has extensive field experience that includes Geological logging, soil sampling, multi seismic channel analysis, hydrogeological/geophysical surveys, GIS handling, Geological Mapping and exploration.
Our Equipment
AWGS is adequately equipped with modern equipment.
On commissioning, the company is generally in a position to mobilize within one week’s notice. Our team is well trained in the use of advanced geophysical and hydrogeological equipment, combined with the latest computer hardware and software applications.
In addition, our technical library (including a comprehensive collection of aerial photographs, complete sets of topographical and geological maps, and a computerized database of more than 1000 previous studies) provides a useful source of information and quick reference.
Our list of Geophysical and Hydrogeological equipment is as outlined below.
Geophysical Equipment
2X ABEM Terrameters SAS 1000 for resistivity and IP with all accessories. Cables: 2 x 500 m.
- 1X 10W Lippmann Terrameter, complete with accessories. Cables: 2 x 500
- 1X MP-2 Total Field Magnetometer, Proton Precision: + 1 gamma (not owned).
- 1X Borehole logging tool for short normal, long normal resistivity, SP and
Hydrogeological Equipment
- 2X Electronic water level dippers (100 & 300 m).
- Electronic conductivity meters and pH
- 1X OMNIDATA automatic water level recorder with pressure transducer and 20 m
- GLA 32 soil salinity
- Complete hand drilling sets, with 2” and 4” auger bits, bailers, tubes, etc
- 2X Global positioning systems (GPS).
