Government to fast-track rehabilitation of North Rift dams
The Government has announced plans to accelerate the rehabilitation and desilting of colonial-era dams across the North Rift region as part of efforts to strengthen water security and protect farmers from the effects of climate change...
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The Kenyan government is accelerating the rehabilitation and desilting of colonial-era dams in the North Rift region to bolster water security and protect farmers ahead of predicted El Niño rains.
- This initiative aims to enhance water harvesting, reduce flooding, and improve storage for domestic and irrigation use.
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced the plans during a visit to Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim.
- The program will cover dams in Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Kakamega, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Trans Nzoia counties, with rehabilitation targeting increased capacity before expected enhanced rains from October.
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