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Originally published by KBC County NewsMarch 3, 2026
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Kenya champions smart irrigation at global congress in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Kenya is advancing efforts to transform its irrigation systems amid climate variability, water scarcity, and labour challenges...
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Kenya is actively championing the adoption of smart irrigation technologies on a global stage, aiming to boost water productivity and build resilience against climate change.
- Kenya's Irrigation Secretary, Joel Tanui, highlighted the strategic role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) at a congress in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
- The congress, organized by the Japanese Institute of Irrigation and Drainage and the Royal Irrigation Institute of Thailand, emphasized the crucial need for smart agriculture technologies in irrigation schemes.
- Successful Kenyan models like the Galana Irrigation Scheme and the Bura Irrigation Scheme were cited as examples of how partnerships can drive investment and enhance food security.
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