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October 20, 2025
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Govt to build at least 50 mega dams to irrigate 2mn acres for a food secure nation: President Ruto

Govt to build at least 50 mega dams to irrigate 2mn acres for a food secure nation: President Ruto

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 20 - President William Ruto has announced government plans to build at least 50 mega dams to irrigate irrigate 2 million acres of land - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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President William Ruto announced ambitious government plans during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui to construct at least 50 mega dams, aiming to irrigate 2 million acres for a food-secure nation and transform Kenya into a first-world country.

  • Target: 50 mega dams to irrigate 2 million acres of land.
  • Key figure involved: President William Ruto.
  • Economic vision also includes expanding energy generation from 2,300MW to at least 10,000MW within the next decade, with research on Kenya's first nuclear energy plant in Siaya county.

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