Gov't to boost agriculture with mega-dams, irrigation projects - Water CS Mugaa

Mugaa said the government is shifting its focus toward the construction of dams to support irrigation, as part of efforts to cushion farmers against unpredictable weather patterns......

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The Kenyan government, through the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Eng. Eric Mugaa, is set to bolster agricultural production by investing in mega-dams and irrigation projects.

The initiative aims to transition the country from rain-fed agriculture to irrigation-based farming, mitigating the impacts of unpredictable weather patterns caused by climate change.
Key strategies include leveraging the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) to finance projects and promote Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).
The stalled Itare Dam Water Project in Nakuru County, allocated KSh38 billion, is seeking a new Italian contractor.