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Our clients range from Non-Governmental Organizations, private individuals/organizations to government organizations.

 Proposed Soin-Koru Dam; Drilling of 40 boreholes, 20 – 100 m each, insitu and laboratory testing, and reporting (ongoing).

Proposed Bridges at Karatina and Marua by KeNHA where a total of 7 boreholes were advanced to a maximum depth of 25 m below ground level. The scope also involved the installation of 7 piezometers for monitoring the groundwater levels at the bridge sites (2021-2022).

  • Geotechnical survey for the proposed 35 MW Menengai Geothermal Power Plant in Menengai, Nakuru County. Rock Link was contracted by AEA Limited to drill 3 boreholes, excavate 4 trial pits and execute in-situ DCP and electrical resistivity (ER) tests (2021).
  • Geotechnical investigation in support of the proposed Vegetable Oil Bulk Storage Facility in Embakasi. The project by Gas Petro Bulk Limited consisted of 2 core borings (each to 20 m below ground level) and 7 trial pits (2021).
  • Near-shore geotechnical investigation for the proposed Green Ship Recycling and Steel Manufacturing Facility in Shimoni, Kwale County. The scope comprised 3 onland and 6 near-shore borings. The survey was monitored and approved by Damen Shipyards (2021).
  • Ruzizi III Hydro Electric Power Project in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The investigations involved drilling of 5 boreholes to a maximum depth of 75 m below the ground level, with inclination of 30 – 75 degrees, permeability tests, SPT, laboratory testing and reporting (2021).
  • Approach bridges for the Mombasa Gate Bridge. JICA retained Rock Link to drill and investigate 41 boreholes to various depths. These boreholes were strategically drilled at the proposed foundations locations of the proposed approach bridges for the main Mombasa Gate Bridge (2021).
  • Geotechnical Investigation for the detailed design of the proposed cable-stayed, Mombasa Gate Bridge. Rock Link was contracted by Nippon Koei (on behalf of JICA) to drill a total of 12 boreholes. Of these, 8 were offshore, up to 80 m below sea level and 4 on-land to a maximum depth of 75 m below ground level (2021).
  • Proposed Laureland Homes in Upper Hill. 2 Geotechnical boreholes were
    advanced to a maximum depth of 30 m for the purposes of piling recommendations (2021).
  •  Proposed Rehabilitation and Development of Kisumu Shipyard. The project by Damen Shipyards involved the coring of 13 boreholes along existing quays (2021).
  • Proposed Multispecialty Hospital in Kitengela: A total of 10 boreholes were drilled, investigated, and reported (2020).
  • Residential Development in Kasarani: A geotechnical investigation was conducted in support of the proposed Sebco Heights apartments (2020).
  • Proposed Dam at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika: Rock Link conducted a geotechnical investigation to assist in the preliminary designs of a small earth dam (2020).
  • Olkaria 1 Unit 6 Power Development Project – Lot 1: This entailed slope stability assessment of a natural slope intended to support a steam pipeline. The analysis data were acquired from 3 boreholes and 1 standpipe piezometer (2020).
  • Proposed Terminal B1 Conveyors for Fertilizer, Clinker, and Coal for Grain Bulk Handlers Limited: The project site situated in Shimanzi area, Mombasa County, was subjected to a geotechnical survey where 4 boreholes were advanced to at least 15 m below ground level (2020).
  • Geotechnical investigation for the proposed development at Tuffsteel Complex, Mombasa Road: A total of 2 borehole and 2 trial pits were sampled (2020).
  • Proposed bridges along Maralal – Baragoi Road: An approx. 100 km stretch of road from Maralal to Baragoi was investigated through 10 borings to 25 m below ground level (2020).
  • Geotechnical investigations for the US Embassy, Nairobi: A total of 4 borings and
    2 test pits were sampled followed by careful restoration of the previously landscaped area (2020).
  • Proposed Green Field Project for Banana and Mango Pulp Processing, Taveta:
    Entailed coring of 1 borehole and 5 trial pits to determine the geotechnical parameters of the subsoil (2020).
  • Proposed Zitapark Aparments, Kisumu: Drilling and sampling of 1 borehole and 10 trial pits to adequately characterize the ground (2020).
  • Geotechnical investigations for the proposed Green Ship Recycling and Steel Making Facility: The project site was located in Kwale County and entailed coring 22 boreholes and conducting in-situ permeability tests (2020).
  • Geotechnical investigation for Eldoret bypass at Lemook Bridge and Cheplaskei Interchange. Involving drilling of 4 boreholes to a total depth of 61mm and 2 no. Boreholes to 15m, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter. Plate loading in 4 different points (2019).
  • Geotechnical & geophysical investigation for OLKARIA 1 unit 6 power development project lot 1 steam field. Involving drilling of 10 boreholes to a total depth of 10m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter. Plate loading in 4 different points (2019).
  • Ground investigation onshore drilling of no. 11 boreholes up to 30m, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter in port for the proposed port fertilizer/coal/clinker terminal. Mombasa. Kenya (2019).
  • Ground investigation for the preparatory survey for the project for infrastructure development in Mombasa special economic zone, involving drilling of 6 boreholes to a total depth of 25m maximum, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter (2019).
  • Geotechnical site investigations at Muthure lower Kabete for the quarry material. Involving drilling of 10 boreholes to a total depth of 20m each, augering in
  • 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter (2019).
  • Geotechnical site investigations for the proposed dam site at Oloolotikosh Kitengela. Involving drilling of 12 boreholes to a total depth of 40m maximum, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter, with 7 trial pits for borrow pit areas (2019).
  • Ground investigation for the proposed 12″ LPG redundant transfer pipeline, Miritini- Mombasa project in Kenya. Involving excavation of 7 trial pits (2019).
  • Geotechnical site investigations for the proposed solar energy at SRMIL Kilifi County. Involving drilling of 5 boreholes to a total depth of 5m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter (2019).
  • Geotechnical investigation for proposed Wayne Ville Mixed Use Development, at Muthaiga North Nairobi. Involving drilling of 5 boreholes to a total depth of 20m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter, Excavation of 20No.Trial Pits, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2018).
  • Geotechnical investigation for proposed Silos at Embakasi, Nairobi. Involving drilling of 10 boreholes to a total depth of 40m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2018).
  • Geotechnical investigation for proposed Conveyor belt at Kenya porta Authority Mombasa. Involving drilling of 3 boreholes to a total depth of 15m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2018).
  • Geotechnical investigation for proposed Silos at Shimanzi Mombasa. Involving drilling of 7 boreholes to a total depth of 40m each, augering in 150mm

  • diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2018).
  • Geotechnical investigation for proposed LPG tanks (MANSA EAST AFRICA) at Comarco Mombasa. Involved drilling of 4 boreholes to a total depth of 20m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2018).
  • Geotechnical investigation for proposed Solar Energy at Moi International Airport Mombasa. Involving drilling of 7 boreholes to a total depth of 5m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter, Electrical resistivity, Dynamic super Heavy Probing, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2018).
  • Geotechnical investigation for proposed Isiolo towers, involved drilling of 4 boreholes to a total depth of 40m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter, Geophysical investigation, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2018).
  • Geotechnical investigation for slope failure at the Southern bypass Mombasa. Involved drilling of 8 boreholes to a total depth of 20m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter, Geophysical investigation, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2018).
  • Geotechnical investigation for proposed LPG tanks at Comarco Mombasa. Involving drilling of 4 boreholes to a total depth of 20m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2018).
  • Geotechnical investigation for Proposed GPBL Mombasa involving Involved drilling of 10 boreholes to a total depth of 3m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter, 15 No. trial pit excavation to 1m, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2018).
  • Geotechnical Site Investigations for the proposed Slope Protection at AGOL Miritini. Involved drilling of 7 boreholes to a total depth of 25m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2017).
  • Geotechnical Investigation for the Proposed 10 MW Solar Plants in Kwale and Narok Counties. Involved drilling of 16 boreholes to a total depth of 6m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter and 14 trial pits, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2017).
  • Feasibility Study for Kiptogot-Kolongolo Water Supply and Treatment Plant Project, Trans-nzoia County. Involved drilling of 8 boreholes to a total depth of 8m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter, and 66 trial pits, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2017).
  • Geotechnical investigation for proposed 35-Storey building Kilimani. Involved drilling of 12 boreholes to a total depth of 30m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2017).
  • Geotechnical investigation (on land) for the preparatory survey for Mombasa Gate Bridge Construction Project. Involved drilling of 8 boreholes to a total depth of 32m, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter and 20 trial pits, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2017).
  • Geotechnical investigation for proposed master plan plot developments Riverrun. Involved drilling of 11 boreholes, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter, 48 trial pits, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2017).
  • Geotechnical investigation for Proposed Nyamindi Dam. Involved drilling of 3 boreholes to a total depth of 6m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter, 10 trial pits, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2017).
  • Geotechnical investigation for Proposed Animal Feeds factory Tatu City. Involved drilling of 5 boreholes, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter, 8 trial pits, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2017).
  • Geotechnical Site Investigation for Proposed AON Parking Slot at Holy Familiy Basilica. Involved drilling of 3 boreholes to a total depth of 20m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2017).
  • Geotechnical Investigation works at Riruta for the proposed Precious Garden Phase II. Involved drilling of 8 boreholes, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2017).
  • Geotechnical Investigation works at Northern bypass for the proposed Kiambu quarries. Involved drilling of 22 boreholes, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter, Sampling.
  • Geotechnical Site Investigation at Eldoret for the proposed developments of Kipchoge Keino Stadium. Involved drilling of 3 boreholes to a total depth of 20m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2017).
  • Geotechnical investigation for the proposed power substation at OLKARIA V GEOTHERMAL PLANT. The project involved drilling of 16 boresholes each to a depth of 30 meters, Geophysical logging (down whole test), Electrical Resistivity Test, Permiability tests, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2017).
  • Geotechnical investigation for the proposed Silos at Mazeras, Mombasa. Involved drilling of 5 boreholes to a total depth of 15m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and reporting (2017).
  • Geotechnical investigation for the proposed development at Gikomba, Nairobi. The project involved drilling of 6 boreholes to a total depth of 20m, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter, testing and reporting (2017).
  • Geological field mapping for the proposed Umaa Dam Lunga Lunga, Kwale County. It also involved carrying out Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Electerical Resisitivty Tomography (ERT), Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) surveys at the Dam Axis and Reservoir (2017).
  • Geotechnical investigation for the proposed Quarry for CHINA WU YI at Kikuyu. The project involved drilling of 8 boreholes to depths of 10m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter (2017).
  • Geotechnical investigation for the proposed Jua Kali development in Eldoret. The project involved drilling of 4 boreholes to a depth of 15m each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter, sampling laboratory testing and Reporting (2016).
  • Geotechnical investigation at a Quarry for CHINA ROADS AND BRIDGES COOPORATION. Involved drilling of 9 boreholes at Ngong to 20m depth each, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm, 86mm diameter, Nairobi (2016)
  • Geotechnical investigation for the proposed Mombasa Gate Bridge for KATAHIRA & ENGINEERS. The project involved drilling of 12 boreholes with depth ranging from 15m – 30m, augering in 150mm diameter in soil to hard ground, S.P.T in interval and coring in 101mm,86mm diameter, logging, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and Reporting (2016).
  • Geotechnical investigation for the proposed fuel tank store near MOI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Mombasa. The project involved drilling of 5 boreholes to a total depth of 20m each, Sampling, Testing and Reporting (2016).
  • Geotechnical investigation for the proposed Mombasa Southern By- Pass for KATAHIRA & ENGINEERS. The project involved drilling of 97 boreholes with depth ranging from 15m – 30m, logging, Sampling, Laboratory Testing and Reporting (2016).
  • Geotechnical investigation for the proposed Thwake; involved drilling of 18 boreholes to a maximum of 60 m, sampling, field and laboratory testings &, Parker testing and reporting (2016).
  • Hydrogeological Assessment of a Dairy Plant at Kenyatta University (2016).
  • Geotechnical investigation for the proposed 35 MW power plant for ORPOWER TWENTY-TWO LTD at Menengai, Nakuru. The project involved core drilling of 5 borehores each to a maximum depth of 30 meters, sampling, testing and reporting, Seismic survey and Seismic Hazard Assessment (2015).
  • Geotechnical Investigation for the proposed developments for Elm Ridge Ltd, Westlands, Nairobi. Drilling of 3 boreholes to a maximum depth of 30 meters, testing and reporting (2015).
  • Geotechnical Investigations for the 400 Kv Loyangalani-Suswa Transmission Line. Drilling of 74 boreholes, each to a maximum depth of 15 meters, field and laboratory testing and reporting, DCP and resistivity surveys at the proposed tower locations, and preparation of a detailed Geological profile along the entire section (2015).
  • Geotechnical Investigations for the proposed TWO RIVERS MALL in Ruaka, Kiambu. Driiling of 3 boreholes each to a maximum of 30 meters, testing and reporting (2015).
  • Geotechnical Investigation for the proposed Naro Moru Dam, Nyeri. Drilling of 10 boreholes, each to a maximum depth of 84 meters, all fields and lab tests and preparation of Geotechnical Reports (2015).
  • Geotechnical investigation for the proposed 35 MW power plant for QPEA GT Menengai Ltd at Menengai, Nakuru. The project involved core drilling of 9 borehores each to a maximum depth of 30 meters, sampling, testing and reporting & Seismic survey and Seismic Hazard Assessment (2014).
  • Geotechnical investigation for the proposed 35 MW power plant for Sosian- Menengai Geothermal Power Ltd at Menengai, Nakuru. The project involved core drilling of 9 borehores to a maximum depth of 30 meters, sampling, testing and reporting & Seismic survey and Seismic Hazard Assessment (2014).
  • Geotechnical investigation for the proposed 14 storey building for Upper Hill Chambers Ltd, in Upper Hill, Nairobi. The project involved core drilling of 5 borehores to a maximum depth of 20 meters, samplinf, testing and reporting, Geophysical survey and Environmental Impact Assessment (2014).
  • Proposed Ruiru II dam project in (Kiambu county): involved geotechnical Investigation: drilling of 7 boreholes to a maximum of 60 m, sampling, field and laboratory testings & DCP testing and reporting (2014).
  • Proposed development at Ruiru, Easter by-pass for Unilever Kenya Ltd; Involved
    drilling, test pitting, lab testing and reporting (2014).
  • Proposed Hanger 3 Apron at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport: Involved borehole drilling, insitu testing, Seismic and Resistivity survey (2013).
  • Proposed Karimenu dam project in (Kiambu county): involved geotechnical Investigation: drilling of 20 boreholes to a maximum of 60 m, sampling, field and laboratory testings & DCP testing and reporting (2013).
  • Jumia Resort Expansion: involved geotechnical survey, insitu testing and Reporting (2013).
  • Lower Nzoia irrigation project: The proposed project involved geotechnical Borehole drilling, testing, sampling and reporting (2013).
  • Geotechnical investigation for the proposed developments in Runda (Kiambu County): The project involved core drilling of 11 borehores to 20 meters, and insitu testing (2013).
  • Proposed construction of 8 tonne poshomill (Eldoret): involved drilling Insitu testing and reporting (2013).
  • Geotechnical investigation and insitu testing for the Ring-around Nairobi Road Project (2013).
  • Ndakaini dam in Muranga county: The project involved geotechnical borehole drilling, insitu Testing, and reporting. (2012).
  • Geotechnical Investigation for Turkish Embassy in Nairobi: The project involved drilling of 7 boreholes, sampling, laboratory testing and preparation of Geotechnical Report (2012).
  • Proposed Lamu – Lokichogio Pipeline: Involved core drilling, augering soft rock material, test pit excavations, soil resistivity tests, positioning and measuring the boring points using GPS. A total of 16 boreholes were done along a stretch of over 1000 km within two months (2012).
  • Magwagwa Multipurpose Dam Development Project: Involved D.C.P soundings and test pitting at the dam site, Power house/Switch Yard areas and along the proposed 16 km irrigation canal in Nyakach, Kisumu County (2012).
  • Auguring for Soil sampling in Nyatike: Involved geotechnical investigation by augering 12 holes in Nyatike, Migori County. The soil samples were taken up to 20 m depth for laboratories analysis (2012).
  • Proposed City Square Sub Station: The project involved Resistivity Survey of five points, Vertical Electrical Sounding of five points and core drilling of two boreholes up to 10 m each, for the Proposed City Square Sub-Station, Upper Hill, Nairobi (2012).
  • Mombasa-Nairobi Transmission Line: This project involved core drilling of one borehole at the National park for the Proposed Mombasa-Nairobi Transmission Line. (2012).
  • Proposed Athi River 2 Gulf Power: This project involved one borehole drilling and eight point’s soil resistivity survey for the Proposed Athi River 2 Gulf Power Plant in Athi River. (2012).
  • Hydrogeological Surveys: These include over 30 borehole sittings in various parts of Kenya and within East Africa (2009-2013).
  • • Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA): Include several EIA’s for various proposed developments project within the country (2009-2014).
  • Other projects involved geological mapping, seismic and resistivity surveys for various projects within and outside the country.

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