
The AFWA 2016 Congress took place on the 22nd - 25th of February at the KICC in Nairobi, Kenya. The African Water Association (AfWA) is a self-governing non-profit organization which aims to cover all facets of the water cycle.
The group's mission is to serve as a continental network for water professionals and to advancing standards and best practices in sustainable water and sanitation management.
The African Water Association (AfWA), formerly known as Union of African Water Suppliers (former UAWS) is a professional association of organizations, utilities and operators working in the water, sanitation and environment related sector in Africa. Since its creation in February 1980, its main objective has been to develop the professional capacities of its members in order to achieve its vision regarding the access to drinking water for all Africans.
The AFWA has more than 100 member utilities in over 40 countries in Africa, and its head office is located in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
Davis & Shirtliff was among be among the exhibitors at the conference. Below is a gallery of some photographs taken during the event. Click on a thumbnail to view a bigger size of the photo.

On the eve of its 70th anniversary, leading water and energy solutions providers Davis & Shirtliff recently officially opened its newly constructed Coastal headquarters in Mombasa.
The opening was carried out by CEO Alec Davis’s wife Christine and was attended by over 150 customers and business partners who were impressed with the facilities available. The state of the art premises is a striking, modern looking four-storey building situated on Jomo Kenyatta Avenue and is a short distance from the company’s previous office building. Custom designed for the firm’s requirements, the new premises are substantially larger and include a showroom, offices and warehousing as well as workshops and training facilities which will support operations in the Coastal region.
Of note is the fact that the building is entirely self-sufficient and is equipped to provide its own power and water through a solar/diesel hybrid system and a borehole with treatment plant. Air conditioned throughout the working areas, the layout has been designed to provide better efficiency and ergonomics to both customers, who will benefit from a one stop shop showroom area, and staff who will enjoy upgraded working, training and canteen areas. Also cutting edge is the use of IT solutions in the building which is wireless throughout and uses digital voice software via laptops to avoid the need for physical telephones, the total absence of which is striking. The new facility signals the company’s intention of offering and developing the latest technologies to provide smart solutions for the water and energy requirements of its customers throughout the region.
Davis & Shirtliff Coast has been established for over 16 years having taken over the business of Butech Ltd in 2000 and is now the acknowledged industry leader in the region. Under the energetic leadership of GM Mohamed Farook, the business operates through a network of branches in Malindi, Diani, Nyali, Lamu and Voi and the team of over 50 staff are looking forward to offering higher levels of product and service support and providing higher service levels to its customers. Davis & Shirtliff Coast is part of the Nairobi based Davis & Shirtliff Group which is the leading regional supplier of water pumps, water treatment, solar and swimming pool equipment and generators and operates through a network of over 40 branches in Kenya and six other countries in the region
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D&S Kenya's Eastern Cluster of branches under General Manager Sales Margaret Kuchio recently celebrated the opening of their latest addition
D&S Kitengela, with a partner cocktail at the newly refurbished premises in Kitengela town. Situated directly on the Namanga Road and with ample customer parking, the branch enoys a central location in this bustling satellite town. The event was hosted by Kitengela Branch Manager Amos Mutunga and was also attended by executives David Gatende, Edward Davis and Margaret Kuchio who welcomed the 50 guests to a program of refreshments, the corporate films, speeches and finally an open forum where guests shared their experiences and quizzed the panel of D&S executive on key issues. The event was a success and, early signs indicate the branch will also be.