Water demand in Sagana has grown steadily as farms, greenhouses, and residential estates expand along the Nairobi-Nyeri corridor, and this has pushed more property owners toward dependable borehole drilling services rather than relying on rivers or seasonal wells. A drilled borehole offers a more consistent supply, provided the contractor understands the local rock and soil profile well enough to site it correctly. The five companies below all offer borehole drilling services in the area, each with a slightly different focus and scale of operation.
| # | Company Name | Contacts + Address | Summary of Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bestcare Borehole Drilling | info@bestcareborehole.co.ke, Sagana Town, Kirinyaga County | Full-cycle borehole drilling services including siting, drilling, casing, and pump installation |
| 2 | Sagana Water Drillers | contact@saganawaterdrillers.co.ke, Sagana-Karatina Road | Hydrogeological surveys and mechanized drilling for horticultural farms |
| 3 | Kirinyaga Borehole Solutions | hello@kirinyagaboreholes.co.ke, Kagio, Kirinyaga County | Borehole rehabilitation, casing repair, and solar pump integration |
| 4 | Mount Kenya Water Contractors | info@mtkenyawatercontractors.co.ke, Sagana Industrial Area | Deep aquifer drilling with screening for both domestic and irrigation use |
| 5 | Tana Basin Drillers | office@tanabasindrillers.co.ke, Tana River Road, Sagana | Commercial-scale drilling and water storage tank installation |
1. Bestcare Borehole Drilling
Address: Sagana Town, Kirinyaga County
Bestcare Borehole Drilling handles the full process for clients around Sagana, from the initial hydrogeological survey through to pump commissioning. Their borehole drilling services are built around understanding the volcanic soils typical of the region, which allows them to site boreholes with a better chance of striking a productive aquifer on the first attempt. They work with flower farms, small-scale irrigation projects, and residential clients who need a steady water source independent of the rains. Casing, screening, and yield testing are all included as standard, which reduces the number of follow-up visits a client typically needs after drilling is complete.
Contacts
- Email: info@bestcareborehole.co.ke
- Website: www.bestcareborehole.co.ke
- Address: Sagana Town, Kirinyaga County
2. Sagana Water Drillers
Address: Sagana-Karatina Road
This company has built most of its client base among horticultural farms that need a reliable water supply for greenhouse operations. Their borehole drilling services typically start with a site survey to estimate expected yield, which helps farmers plan irrigation schedules around confirmed capacity rather than guesswork. They also handle casing and basic pump installation, though larger commercial pumping systems are usually outsourced to specialist partners.
Contacts
- Email: contact@saganawaterdrillers.co.ke
- Website: www.saganawaterdrillers.co.ke
- Address: Sagana-Karatina Road
3. Kirinyaga Borehole Solutions
Address: Kagio, Kirinyaga County
Kirinyaga Borehole Solutions focuses heavily on rehabilitating older boreholes that have dropped in yield or suffered casing damage over time. Their borehole drilling services extend to solar pump integration, which has become a popular option for clients looking to reduce reliance on grid electricity for pumping. New drilling projects are also handled, though the company’s reputation is built more around fixing underperforming installations than greenfield work.
Contacts
- Email: hello@kirinyagaboreholes.co.ke
- Website: www.kirinyagaboreholes.co.ke
- Address: Kagio, Kirinyaga County
4. Mount Kenya Water Contractors
Address: Sagana Industrial Area
Mount Kenya Water Contractors takes on deeper drilling projects where standard rigs struggle to reach productive aquifers. Their borehole drilling services include casing and screening designed to protect against collapse in unstable ground, which matters in parts of Sagana where subsurface conditions vary considerably over short distances. They serve both domestic clients and small industrial operations based in and around the town’s industrial area.
Contacts
- Email: info@mtkenyawatercontractors.co.ke
- Website: www.mtkenyawatercontractors.co.ke
- Address: Sagana Industrial Area
5. Tana Basin Drillers
Address: Tana River Road, Sagana
Tana Basin Drillers works mostly with commercial clients who need larger-capacity boreholes paired with storage infrastructure. Their borehole drilling services are usually bundled with tank installation and basic distribution piping, giving clients a complete water system rather than just a drilled hole. This makes them a common choice for lodges, schools, and agribusiness operations along the Tana River corridor.
Contacts
- Email: office@tanabasindrillers.co.ke
- Website: www.tanabasindrillers.co.ke
- Address: Tana River Road, Sagana
