MEETINGS & EVENTS

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) 9TH EDITION HELD ON 8TH DECEMBER 2023 AT HOTEL EASTERN-SIAKAGO

The annual event was critical for the company as members of the stakeholders adopted various reports which includes;

  1. Board chairperson’s report
  2. General Manager’s report
  3. Selection Committee Report
  4. Auditor General’s report
  5. Other resolutions of the day

The year’s AGM saw various resolutions passed among them amendments on the Articles of Association to allow the company be fully owned by the county government. This means it will cease from being owned by guarantee to share ownership upon approval. The event also saw Two (2) of its directors resign and Two (2) new elected.

Company Secretary FCS Richard Gikuhi Kiana making his opening remarks during AGM on 9th December 2023
The Board chairperson Mr. Jackson Njana presenting his annual report during AGM
Ag. General Manager CPA Nancy Mwakirie reading her annual report
Mr. John Wangila who represents the office of the Auditor general reading his audited financial report
Embu County CEC in the Ministry of Water, Irrigation, Environment, Climate change and Natural Resources Eng. Florence Ndinda Musyoka is flanked by Grace Wanja Muriithi Chief Officer, Ministry of Water, while making her remarks during AGM.
The outgoing county representative Eng. Albert Gatuta while making his remarks
The chairperson of the selection committee Ms Beatrice Kilei while presenting report on selection of company directors
The outgoing company Board member Ms Luceta Njeri making her remarks
The incoming company Board member Ms Carolyn Karimi Nduta making her remarks
The newly appointed company Board member Ms Lucy Igoki Kirathe making her remarks
Member of the stakeholders Mr. David Okong’o of office of ACC-Mbeere North making his remarks
Board chairman welcoming the newly elected board members
Members of the stakeholders following the proceedings during Annual General Meeting at Hotel Eastern on 8th December 2023.
A common photo of the board members flanked by the Ag. General Manager, County officials, Company Secretary and representative of the office of the Auditor General during the 9th Annual General meeting (AGM) held on 8th December 2023 at Hotel Easter-Siakago.

STAKEHOLDERS CONFERENCE -2023 EDITION HELD ON 18TH OCTOBER 2023

Embe Water & Sanitation Company held its annual stakeholders conference on 18th October. 2023 at Hotel Eastern.

The event was characterized with various presentations from the following partners;

1.The office of the General Manager-EMBEWASCO

2.The office of the Board of Directors chairman -EMBEWASCO

3.Tana Water Works Development Agency

4.County Government of Embu and

5.The office of the Company Secretary

The event also saw stakeholders appoint representatives who will sit in the select committee during vetting of the applicants for the post of Company Directors who will then be presented during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) slated for November 2023.

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Company Secretary CS Gikuhi Kiana guiding stakeholders during the event held on 18th October. 2023
EMBEWASCO Board Chairman Mr. Jackson Njana making his presentation during the event
EMBEWASCO Ag. General Manager CPA Nancy Mwakirie making her presentation during the event on 18th October. 2023.
Eng. Albert Gatuta -Embu County Director , Department of Water & Irrigation making his presentation during the event.
Company Secretary CS Moureen taking stakeholders through a presentation during the event held on 18th October. 2023.
Embu County CEC in the Ministry of Water, Irrigation, Environment, Climate change and Natural Resources Eng. Florence Ndinda Musyoka is flanked by Grace Wanja Muriithi Chief Officer, Ministry of Water, while addressing stakeholders during the event on 18th October. 2023.

Stakeholders members making their observations during stakeholders conference held on 18th October. 2023.

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8TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) HELD ON 28TH OCTOBER 2022 AT HOTEL EASTERN

This year’s event was characterized with the stakeholders adopting the report of the select committee on appointment of the new company’s Board of directors.

There were two new Board members who were elected to replace the two retiring Board members.Board members retire on rotation.

The stakeholders also adopted the annual reports of the following;

1.The report of Board chairman

2.The report of the Managing Director and

3.The report of the Auditor general on company’s financial position

The new Board members being flanked by the old Board members,the retiring Board members Mr.Christopher Ireri(fourth left) Mr. Genesio Njuki(third right) the company secretary Mr. Gikuhi Kiana(second left), CS Miss Moreen(back left) the General Manager Mr.Daniel Mutuku (far right) and the water C.E.O Embu County government Eng. Mbogo(third right) and County Board representative Eng. Albert Gatuta.
Company secretary CS Gikuhi Kiana reading the notice of the meeting
Retiring Board of Director chairman Mr. Christopher Ireri presenting his report
General Manager Mr. Daniel Mutuku presenting his annual report
Representative of the office of the Auditor General presenting his audit report
Eng. Mbogo making his remarks
Eng. Albert Gatuta making his remarks
CECM Miss Jane Ndegi making her remarks
Water Trust Fund representative Miss Anita making her remarks

Members following the presentations

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORUM MARCH 2022

Public participation is a crucial event that allows members of public as stakeholders of the company to participate and air their views on how they would want the company to run its affairs to achieve consumer satisfaction. In the water sector, public participation entails inviting stakeholders to evaluate the company and give the regulator (WASREB) the mandate to license or not to license based on their views as a consumer of its services.EMBEWASCO embraces the importance of this event and held its public participation forum on 15th March 2022 at Hill Span Hotel- Siakago town. Major actors in the public participation includes, WASREB, TWWDA, WRMA,NEMA, WSTF,Cunty government,interest groups e.g. chamber of commerce among others. Among issues handled on the day include;

1.Presentation of Board chairperson’s report

2.Presentation of the General Manager’s report

3.Presentation of the TWWDA’s report

4.Presentation by WASREB

5.Licensing criteria evaluation

6.Review of the Tariff

Board Chairman Mr. Christopher Ireri making his presentation
General Manager Mr. Daniel Mutuku making his presentation
TWWDA; Ms Mary Kigia making her presentation
WASREB ;Ms Terry Micheni making her presentation
Eng. Peter Njagah -WASREB, making his presentation
Eng.Gatuta Abert, county government representative making his remarks
Mr. Joseph K. Keter- C.E.O WASREB making his remarks
Co-operative bank manager-Siakago branch Mr. Collins Riungu making his remarks
Embewasco director Ms Luceta Njeri Ngari making her remarks
Mr. Peterson Ngari Njagi- Chamber of commerce, making his remarks
Ms Millicent W. Kinyua- Faith based institution representative, making her remarks
Stake holders following presentations
WSTF representative Ms Anita Kiara making her remarks

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STAKEHOLDER’S MEETING

The company holds its stakeholder’s meetings every year. This annual events provides a unique opportunity for the company to interact and deliberate on different issues with its stakeholders.Different representatives from different institutions, businesses,agencies, regulatory bodies, financiers and groups forms a stakeholder’s congress which meets every year to check on operations of the company and table their grievances.They also takes place in election of select committee which is involved in vetting of applicants for the position of company directors. The discussions on this events shapes the direction company takes and helps the management in making crucial decisions for better service delivery.In 2021, stakeholder’s meeting was held at Hill Span Hotel in Siakgo town.It brought together institutions, businesses, groups and all bodies governing and regulating WSPs including WASREB , Agencies, financiers among others.

Board chairman Mr. Ireri making his speech
Company general manager Mr. Mutuku Daniel making his speech
WASREB; Terry Micheni making her remarks
Tana Water Works Authority(TWWA) Madam Mary Kigea making her remarks
WRMA; madam Lucy Fundi making her remarks
Water Service Trust Fund (WSTF)representative Madam Annita Kihara making remarks
CEC Madam Jane Ndegi making her presentation
Eng.Richard Mbogo making his remarks
Eng. Gatuta while making his remarks
Company secretary Mr. Richard Gikuhi making his presentations
Board members following CEO’s presentation
Stakeholders making deliberations

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING(AGM) HELD ON 26TH November 2021

The annual general meeting(AGM) is one of the requirements a registered company is obliged to adhere to once in a year. EMBEWASCO company ltd.as a company has been adhering fully to this requirements. In 2021, the AGM was held on 26th Nonembver 2021 at Hill Span Hotell in Siakago town.

The AGM was characterized with the chairman of the board report, general manager’s report, auditor general’s report, election of new directors and resolutions to pass and adopt the reports among others. Remuneration of the directors also was discussed in the same. It is here where stakeholders hold to account the management of the company and get to know the financial position of the company with regards to the going concern of the company.Company secretary also advise the stakeholders on different laws governing the company and any changes on the same.

Board chair Mr. Ireri reading his annual report
General manager Mr. Daniel Mutuku presenting his annual report
Representative of the auditor general giving his report
Company secretary Mr. Richard reading the notice of the meeting
The incoming and existing directors posing for a photo
Members of the board
The chairman of the select committee giving the report
Members following the reports from different presentations
Company secretary taking members through the day’s agenda
Chairman of the board taking members through a resolution process

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