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Borehole Drilling & Rehabilitation
Rotary air and mud drilling for agricultural, industrial, domestic and community water supply, plus rehabilitation of existing boreholes.
Drilling · Water · Civil Engineering
Boreholes, water systems
and civil works.
MI Design Build Engineering Works is a borehole drilling, water and civil construction contractor. We work with communities, counties and agencies across Kenya and East Africa, and have done since 2011.
- NCA Registered · Class 4
- AGPO Certified
- Registered Water Works Contractor
Rotary rig on site
600m max depth
Since
2011
Drilling & building
40
+
Projects delivered
600
m
Max drilling depth
3
rigs
Rotary drilling fleet
Trusted by governments, UN agencies & NGOs
National Irrigation Board
Kenya Red Cross Society
UNHCR
IOM
Oxfam GB
World Bank · KDRERP
Direct Aid International
African Muslim Agency
Northern Water Services Board
Wajir County Govt.
Homabay County
Isiolo County
National Irrigation Board
Kenya Red Cross Society
UNHCR
IOM
Oxfam GB
World Bank · KDRERP
Direct Aid International
African Muslim Agency
Northern Water Services Board
Wajir County Govt.
Homabay County
Isiolo County
Who we are
Quality meets consistency.
We are a general contractor handling construction and water-engineering work across Kenya and East Africa, from boreholes in the arid north to civil works in the cities. Every project gets the same standard of work.
We follow a clear quality-control plan so the finish stays consistent from one site to the next. It comes down to four things we don't compromise on:
- True Safety
- True Quality
- True Partnerships
- True Management
Mission
To create reliable infrastructure and long-term solutions for our clients through consistent, quality work.
Vision
To be the leader in our industry, creating value through services our clients recognise as key to their own success.
Quality
Safety
Loyalty
Customer-Centric
Respect
Trust
Teamwork
Innovation
Accountability
Environmental Care
Services
Drilling, water and
civil works.
We cover groundwater surveys, deep boreholes, roads, buildings and concrete works, and run each stage of the job in-house.
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Test Pumping & Equipping
Borehole test pumping, pump sizing and installation, and complete equipping, including solar-powered systems and elevated steel storage tanks.
03
Geophysical & Hydrogeological Surveys
Site suitability assessment, groundwater investigation and hydrogeological surveys to find the right place to drill before the rig arrives.
04
Water Works & Pumping Stations
Water storage tanks, reticulation and sewer mains, large-diameter water & wastewater mains, pumping stations and system rehabilitation.
05
Water Pans & Earth Pans
Rainwater harvesting, drought mitigation and irrigation support for arid and semi-arid regions, with proper design and silt control.
06
Building Works
Commercial and residential buildings, estate development, repairs and restoration, and M&E installation and finishes. NCA Class 4 registered.
07
Road Works
Road construction, rehabilitation and maintenance, cabro paving, drainage, bush clearing, road marking and specialised pathways.
08
Concrete Works
Ready-mix concrete, foundations, bridges, drainage systems, driveways and industrial structures, in grey or stamped finishes.
09
Construction Management & WASH Consultancy
Project planning, value engineering, scheduling and contract administration, plus WASH consultancy and reliable supply of construction materials.
Projects
Projects we've
delivered.
A few of the 12+ projects we've completed for county governments, UN agencies, the Red Cross, World Bank programmes and community partners.
Year
Project
Client / Partner
Location
Scope
2024
Ogorale Community Borehole
Wajir County · Govt. of Kenya
Wajir County
Drilled & constructed water works
2024
Awr Jirow Community Borehole
Kenya Red Cross Society
Wajir County
Drilled & constructed water works
2024
Sabuli & Alio Ismail Boreholes
African Muslim Agency
Wajir County
Community borehole water works
2021
Habaswein Community Boreholes
Northern Water Services Board
Wajir South & Wajir West
3 community boreholes
2021
Darfuur Settlement Boreholes
World Bank · KDRERP
Wajir County
Drilled & equipped boreholes
2019
Refugee Transit Centre Borehole
UNHCR Mogadishu
Dobley
Drilled & equipped, solar gen-set
2018
Sabena Solar Borehole
Direct Aid International
Wajir County
Drilled & equipped with solar
2016
Homabay Solar Street Lighting
Homabay County
Homabay
Supply & installation of solar lighting
2015
Dobley Emergency Borehole
IOM / UNHCR
Dobley, Somalia
Drilling for returning refugees
2013
Dhobley Boreholes
Oxfam GB
Dhobley, Somalia
Rehabilitation & 2 new boreholes
2012
NIB Community Boreholes
National Irrigation Board
Garissa County
Drilled, equipped & constructed
2011
Tarasaa Community Borehole
African Muslim Agency
Tana River
Drilled & equipped
Plant & equipment
Our rigs and
equipment.
Three rotary drilling rigs, water bowsers, a mobile test-pumping unit and 4×4 support vehicles, equipped to reach remote sites.
Rotary Rig
Gardner Denver 720
- 480 m
- Max depth
- 350 psi
- Compressor
- Air & Mud
- Drilling
Rotary Rig
Ingersoll Rand T4W
- 600 m
- Max depth
- 500 psi
- Compressor
- Air & Mud
- Drilling
Rotary Rig
PRD Rotary Rig
- 400 m
- Max depth
- 350 psi
- Compressor
- Air & Mud
- Drilling
Water Bowser Trucks ×2
Collapsible tanks · 20 m³ each
Test Pumping Unit
4×4 mounted · hydraulic · 40 kW gen-set
Support Vehicles
2× Land Cruiser + 1 Land Rover
The team
Engineers, geologists
and drillers.
An experienced team across the office and the field, so the right person is on hand for each part of the job.
MB
Mohamed Bashir
Chief Executive Officer
MSc Civil Engineering (UK)
20+ yrs
MH
Mahamud H. Boya
Geologist
MSc Geology & Earth Science (UoN)
15+ yrs
KO
Kennedy Oyango
Site Foreman
Diploma, Water Engineering
12+ yrs
OJ
Oumah Jatelo
Chief Driller
Drilling Operations
20+ yrs
WI
Willy Ibrahim
Driller
Drilling Operations
10+ yrs
PM
Patrick Minga
Test Pumping & Plumbing
Test Pumping Unit
10+ yrs+ a dedicated field crew of drillers, welders, plumbers and operators.
Why MI Design
Why clients
work with us.
One Contractor
One partner for drilling, water works and civil construction, from survey through to commissioning.
Customer-Driven
We plan the work around your timeline and your budget.
Professionalism
An ethical team that works to recognised industry standards.
Fair Value
Flexible budgeting and honest pricing, with no compromise on quality or schedule.
Modern Equipment
A well-maintained fleet of rotary rigs and current tools for efficient delivery.
Health, Safety & Environment
Clear health and safety policies and environmental care on every site.
Get in touch
Tell us about
your project.
Send us the details of your borehole, water or construction project and we'll reply with a clear scope and a fair quote.
+254 722 387 055
+254 722 510 157
info@miengineering.co.ke
Shell Petrol Station, Lunga Lunga Road, Industrial Area, 1st Floor, Door 13, Nairobi
P.O. Box 37553–00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Mon – Sat · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Nairobi · Industrial Area
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