Since drilling operations began in Kenya in 1991 [Borehole Drilling Licence WD/WRC 001/85], JB Drilling has established a sound reputation for professional expertise and has steadily expanded capacity. Company directors are Kenyan, British and US citizens with many years of varied international experience in groundwater development. The Company’s focus is water well drilling and related services,
which include well rejuvenation, pump installation (mains/solar), and the design/construction of water infrastructure including elevated storage tanks, distribution pipes, sales kiosks etc. Clients include commercial firms/farms, individuals, communities, donors, and NGOs. Family forebears founded a drilling contractor in 1926 in California USA; JB Drilling originated as a registered drilling company in Sudan 1981 and since then has drilled thousands of boreholes in South Sudan. With international aid funds, “JB” has continued to drill in South Sudan now with some eight rigs, primarily for community water supplies. In 1988, JB extended operations to Kenya and established a base in Nakuru where the head office, workshops and stores are located. JB is experienced in borehole drilling in remote areas, and in varied geological conditions. The company has a variety of heavy equipment in commission, which permits deep boring in different grounds and with diverse drilling techniques, for regular, moderate and high yielding irrigation wells. JB retains and maintains high quality equipment from USA (Ingersoll Rand, Bucyrus Eyrie), UK (Hands England) and Sweden (Atlas Copco), mounted on robust multi-axle drive support trucks, typically MAN, Mercedes, and Magirus Deutz vehicles (see equipment list below). JB has substantial experience in the diverse lithology of Kenya and within the complex volcanic ground of the Rift Valley in particular. Boring to >300 meters depth is within capacity and JB has drilled many large irrigation boreholes, up to 23” diameter with 13”diameter casing and yields >300cum/hr. JB is term contractor for borehole works for NAWASCO (Nakuru Water Company), Delamere Estates, NAIVAWASS (Naivasha Water Company) and others. JB has been engaged by Lion Petroleum and AfricaOil for activities to secure water (boreholes, pumps, pipes) for their exploratory works. As a preferred contractor, JB has drilled many boreholes for the Catholic Church and Rotary Clubs. JB Drilling is presently seeking to procure a heavy Prakla RB60 rig for deep large diameter boring through the hardest of rock and to include geo-thermal top holes
JB Drilling employs a permanent staff of 35 persons including engineers, geologist, drillers, riggers, mechanics, and administrators. The company known for excellent teamwork and high professional integrity. The company engages independent hydro-geological consultants as required. JB actively plants trees (>2000 in 2012/13) to redress carbon footprint of activities. JB Drilling is a founding member of the Kenya Water Industry Association (KWIA) and a JB Director is the Chairman, who had recently drafted a Code of Conduct for drilling in Kenya. Key personnel of the company have experience, proficiency and expertise within Kenya, East Africa and worldwide. JB Drilling is diligent to maintain a deserved reputation for reliable good product and value for money. "UPLIFTING WATER and LIVELIHOODS"
