The Kenyan government is accelerating the rehabilitation and desilting of colonial-era dams in the North Rift region to bolster water security and protect farmers ahead of predicted El Niño rains.

• This initiative aims to enhance water harvesting, reduce flooding, and improve storage for domestic and irrigation use.
• Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced the plans during a visit to Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim.
• The program will cover dams in Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Kakamega, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Trans Nzoia counties, with rehabilitation targeting increased capacity before expected enhanced rains from October.

Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo emphasized that ongoing reforms to national identification documents are enhancing inclusion and expanding access to opportunities for all eligible Kenyans.

• The reforms aim to eliminate barriers to government services, development, and democratic participation, fulfilling a directive from President William Ruto.
• The Ministry of Interior and National Administration is ensuring fair and non-discriminatory implementation of the directive.
• In Siaya County, new administrative units are being operationalized, and consultations are underway to prioritize the county in future gazettements of administrative units.