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Originally published by Citizen DigitalMarch 4, 2026
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World Bank, UNOPS back Kenya's irrigation expansion drive
According to PS Kamotho, irrigation remains a strategic pillar in enhancing food security, creating rural employment, strengthening climate resilience, and driving inclusive economic development......
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's ambitious irrigation expansion drive has garnered significant backing from international development partners, the World Bank and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
- The goal is to bring 1.5 million acres under irrigation.
- Key players include the State Department for Irrigation, World Bank's Water Practice Manager Soma Moulik, and UNOPS Director for East and Southern Africa Rainer Frauenfeld.
- Discussions focused on implementing the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan and the President’s 50 Mega Dams agenda, including financial structuring for dam projects and farmer-led development.
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