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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President Ruto Honors Raila Odinga and Announces Dam Project at Mashujaa Day Celebrations - October 2025
The 2025 Mashujaa Day celebrations were held at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the chief guest. During the event, President William Ruto dedicated the celebrations to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, honoring his legacy as a monumental statesman. President Ruto also posthumously awarded the Order of the Golden Heart (CGH) to Raila Odinga for his significant service and contributions to Kenya's national unity. In a major policy announcement at the celebration, the President stated the government plans to construct at least 50 mega dams to irrigate 2 million acres for a food-secure nation.
