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Thiba Dam is full! 15.6 million cubic metres of water stored and the surplus now overflowing through the spillway. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity. @NzonzoMD @jica_direct_en
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His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto is in Thiba Dam for the Official Commissioning of the dam following its completion and filling up.
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Today, Mr Felix Koskei, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, accompanied by the PS State Department for Irrigation Mr Ephantus Kimotho,@Irrigation_Auth Chairman Eng.Gilbert Maluki, Acting CEO Eng. Charles Muasya and other senior officials from National Government.
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With Thiba Dam now complete, Mwea Irrigation Scheme farmers can now crop for two seasons every year and harvest a ratoon crop thereby realizing 200,000 metric tons of rice per year.
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The construction of Thiba Dam commenced on November 2018 and was completed in April 2022 having taken a commendable 41 months as opposed to its initial plan of 44months and saving Ksh. 400 million from the amount budgeted for the project
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National Irrigation Authority appoints Eng. Charles Mutinda Muasya as Chief Executive Officer.
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In addition, @WilliamsRuto charged his deputy @rigathi to discuss with the relevant stakeholders on the way forward on ensuring that Kenyans have access to adequate water for irrigation and domestic use.
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Phase I of the project is set to be commissioned soon as the contractor is currently correcting all the areas with challenges identified during testing of the new gravity canal.
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National Irrigation Authority (NIA) and a British Construction firm GBM Consortium Limited today signed the Project Development Agreement (PDA) to undertake final project studies and designs before evaluation and determination by the PPP Committee on award,.
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The PIP was approved to progress to Project Development Phase as per the PPP Act of 2021. The Development phase entails maize production trial on 538 acres and technical studies for the proposed 20,000 acres as well as preparation of detailed proposal.
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Currently, the total area developed for furrow irrigation in Perkerra Irrigation Scheme is 2750 acres (1113.3ha) out of which only 2500acres (1012.1ha) are cropped per year due to inadequate irrigation water and lack of proper infrastructure. The main crop is seed maize.
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Today, Bura Constituency Member of Parliament Hon. Yakub Dubow Kuno and Women Representative Tana River County Hon. Amina Dika paid a courtesy call to the National Irrigation Authority's Ag. Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Charles Muasya.
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Today January 3rd 2023, H.E the President William Samoei Ruto, PhD., EGH had an extensive tour of Galana Kulalu Food Security Project accompanied by The CS Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Hon. Alice Wahome and.
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Today, the National Irrigation Authority's Ag. CEO Eng. Charles Muasya, Ag. DGM-Operations Mr. Joel Tanui and 330 members of staff drawn from all the Authority's service centers participated in the 7th Edition of Kaptagat Annual Tree Planting Event. #15Billiontrees #Jazamiti
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Today the CEO National Irrigation Authority Mr. Gitonga Mugambi , EBS officiated the lowering of Thiba dam gate to mark the official commencement of Water impounding at the Dam. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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The ongoing phase 1 targets to convey water through gravity, construction of a dyke to control the perennial flooding of Nzoia River as well as construction of a canal to link the existing Bunyala Irrigation Scheme to the lower Nzoia gravity intake.
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The Bura Irrigation and Settlement Scheme Rehabilitation Project, which is under construction, is planned to transform lives . Click on the link below to read more on Bura gravity: A first-of-its-kind irrigation project in Kenya.
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Congratulations to our Deputy General Manager, Research, Planning and Strategy, @kabuti_kb, OGW for earning the Order of the Grand Warrior award
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. National Irrigation Authority and County Government of Kilifi paid a familiarization visit to Galana Kulalu Model Farm to assess the implementation progress of the Presidential directives on the Project.
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As @Irrigation_Auth we congratulate our CEO Mr. Gitonga Mugambi, EBS for earning the Elder of the Burning Spear Award.
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Tana Irrigation Scheme water is abstracted through a pump-fed system which consists of ten pumps with a capacity of 330lts/sec. The pumps are powered by diesel generator. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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Congratulations Eng. Charles Muasya for being appointed by the Board of Directors as the Acting CEO of the National Irrigation Authority. We look forward to working with you in achieving food security & nutrition in Kenya by delivering water to every irrigable acre. Hongera
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The Mwea Irrigation Scheme's increased rice output is due to the construction of Thiba Dam, which was done in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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Today, President @WilliamsRuto commissioned Bangale Water Project located in Bangale, Bura Constituency, Tana River County.
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The President officially opened the Bura Irrigation and Settlement Scheme Rehabilitation Project headworks gate and inspected the ongoing gravity canal works (phase II).
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Today, the @Irrigation_Auth CEO @mutindas90 officially signed and handed over the cascaded Performance Contracts for FY 2024/25 to his four Deputy General Managers to continue implementing the Authority's targets in 2024/25 Performance Contract.
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After her visit to Bura Irrigation Development Project, she proceeded with the team to Galana Kulalu Food Security Project (GKFSP) to inspect the progress of works.
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Today the PS State Department for Irrigation Mr Ephantus Kimotho visited Thiba Dam, Mwea Irrigation Scheme and the expansion area in Kirinyaga County. He was accompanied by area County Commissioner Tobiko Naiyoma,.
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Today @charlruto paid a courtesy call to the @Irrigation_auth chair Hon. Eng. Joshua Toro and Director @FElmaawy. She was received by the Chief Officer, Operations @Tanuil and other senior officers at the Authority.
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Following President @WilliamsRuto reassignment of PSs, today Mr. @GMugambi_EBS handed over office to incoming PS, State Department for Irrigation Mr. Ephantus Kimotho Kimani at a function officiated by @minwater_sani Cabinet Secretary Hon. Alice Wahome @WahomeHon at Maji House
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@NzonzoMD @koske_felix @mutindas90 @ephantus33 . and development of an additional 10,000 acre to bring the total area to 20,000 acres.
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In January this year, His Excellency the President Hon. William Samoei Ruto, PhD.,C.G.H directed that production of maize on the already completed 10,000 acres to commence under PPP, Completion of the other 10,000 acres for production under PPP .
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. and prepare to construct a dam under PPP to put an additional 350,000 acres under Food production.
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The project scope of Thiba Dam encompassed river diversion works, dam embankment works, dam reservoir, spillway works, outlet works, sand trap dam, dam instrumentation, access and inspection roads, intake and dam control structures.
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Ahero Irrigation Scheme is not only contributing towards the food security and nutrition basket but is also a source of wealth creation for the farmers hence improving their living standards by opening them up to proper health care, education, shelter, and clothing.
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Our colleagues in Murang'a led by Martin Kiragu represented us in a function presided over by CS Chelugui.
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Bunyala Irrigation Scheme is composed of twelve sections, all of which are under rice crop production. The sections are at various stages of production between land preparation and harvesting. #FoodSecurity .#watertoeveryirrigableacre
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Tana Irrigation Scheme located in Tana River County was started in 1953. It abstracts water from Tana River through a pump-fed system. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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The Deputy Chief of Mission Counsellor, from the Embassy of Japan, Kitagawa Yasuhisa, visited Mwea Irrigation Scheme and Thiba Dam to assess the successful collaborations between the Government of Kenya and the Government of Japan
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He further noted that the Lower Nzoia Irrigation Project which is being implemented by the National Irrigation Authority is well oncourse and the contractor is on site.
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To implement these directives, the Authority has engaged a private investor Twiga Foods to undertake production on the completed 10,000 acres after they submitted a Project Implementation Proposal (PIP) on production of 10,000 acre model farm .
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Lower Nzoia Irrigation Project being implemented by the Government of Kenya through National Irrigation Authority was started on June 12, 2018. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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Additionally, over 13 large private Mills have come up for rice value addition and baling of rice straws as fodder for livestock in the region adding to the existing ones.
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Bura Irrigation and Settlement Scheme Rehabilitation Project will also provide equipment, extension services, and credit to allow reliable irrigation of Bura Irrigation Scheme. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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The National Irrigation Authority has been implementing Irrigation projects across the country that are geared towards increasing area under Irrigation so as realize food security.
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Today, the National Irrigation Authority through its Lower Eastern and Coast region office headquartered in Machakos County donated 2,000 grafted hass avocado seedlings to the farmers and planted assorted indigenous trees.
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The Main canal in Bura Irrigation and Settlement Scheme is about 50Km long and has a design capacity of 8.6m3/s. The maintenance cost of the main canal and its access road is estimated to be around 35 Million per year.#watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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Today H.E. Hon. William Samoei Ruto, PhD., CGH. President of the Republic of Kenya & Commander-In-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces accompanied by the Deputy President Hon. @rigathi officially commissioned Changachicha Irrigation Project in Othaya Constituency, Nyeri County
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In addition to the Perkerra Irrigation Scheme there are other neighboring Irrigation Schemes that have since been upgraded with facilities from National Irrigation Authority,. cont. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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Through the implementation of Bura Irrigation Development Project, @Irrigation_Auth aims to develop sustainable crop production through gravity fed irrigation system and as a result enhance food and nutrition security
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Today, National Irrigation Authority CEO Eng. Charles Muasya, MBS conducted a thorough inspection of the Bura Gravity Project lot 1 and 2 critical path components to monitor their progress.
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Today the Senate committee on Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries led by Chairperson. Sen. Peter Njeru Ndwiga visited Usueni Irrigation Scheme in Kitui County.
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The main cropping season in Perkerra Irrigation Scheme begins in the month of March when there are short rains in the region to minimize irrigation water requirements. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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Kolioro Irrigation Scheme's fertile soil supports the cultivation of high-value horticultural crops including watermelons, kales, and cowpeas as well as maize and sorghum. The primary crop farmed is maize. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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Bura Irrigation Development Project is being implemented in Bura Irrigation and Settlement Scheme in Tana River County which has a gazette area of 12,000 acres and currently having about 3,500 acres are under production with maize being the main crop.
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Tana Irrigation Scheme has a system of drainage canals and structures (Culverts and tail-end structures) that drain off excess water from the farms. The out-growers outside the scheme area mostly use the water in the drains.#watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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Mwea Rice Mills Ltd (MRM) is a subsidiary of the National Irrigation Authority. The rice mill is a limited liability company jointly owned by the Authority and Mwea rice farmers through Mwea Rice Growers Multipurpose Co-operative Society Limited (MRGM) .Mwea Rice Mills Ltd.
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#FoodSecurity .Components in Phase 1 include; construction of Diversion weir, intake structure, covered connecting channel, head works canal, emergency weir, sand trap access road, main canal box culverts, main canal aqueduct, main canal duckbill weirs & main canal cross drainage
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In order to come up with a cropping program in Perkerra Irrigation Scheme a number of key stakeholders are always involved. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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Capacity Development Project for Enhancement of Rice Production in Kenya (CaDPERP): this is a technical cooperation project aimed at enhancing technical capacity for staff and farmers in rice growing areas in Kisumu and Kirinyaga Counties. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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Today the CS Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Mr. Zacharia M. Njeru, EGH accompanied by PS State Department for Irrigation CPA Mr. Ephantus Kimotho, CBS, .
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The National Irrigation Authority has managed to build the capacity of the farmers in Bunyala Irrigation Scheme in collaboration with. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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The Cabinet Secretary; Water, Sanitation and Irrigation: Eng. Eric Muuga paid a courtesy call to the National Irrigation Authority offices at Irrigation House.
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Climate change has greatly affected the production of food in the country. Drought, a recurring phenomenon that leaves the affected communities, especially in the ASAL regions very vulnerable.#watertoeveryirrigableacre.#FoodSecurity
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Bura Irrigation and Settlement Scheme Rehabilitation Project benefits include intensifying Food and Nutrition Security through irrigated agriculture and improved beneficiary families income.#watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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National Irrigation Authority congratulates our Head of Corporate Communication for earning the Head of State Commendation award. Mr. Daniel M. Nzonzo H.S.C.@NzonzoMD
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National Irrigation Authority led by Ag. Deputy General Manager, Operations Mr. Joel K. Tanui on behalf of Ag. CEO Eng. Charles Muasya led a tree planting campaign in lower kuja irrigation scheme together with other officials from the Authority & farmer leaders in the scheme.
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162 beneficiaries have benefited from the Household Water Storage Project, in Kilifi County. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#FoodSecurity
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This morning, the Principal Secretary; State Department for Irrigation, CPA @EphantusKim Kimotho, CBS officiated the launch of @Irrigation_Auth Strategic Plan 2023-2027 at the @Bomasofkenya
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Farmers in Bura Irrigation and Settlement Scheme earned Kshs 60Million in 2016-2017, Kshs 15Million in 2017-18, Kshs 28Million in 2018-2019 and Kshs 39Million in 2019/20 seasons from seed maize contracted farming by Kenya Seed Company Limited. #watertoeveryirrigableacre
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The overall physical construction progress of Lower Nzoia Irrigation Project Lot 1 is at 86.44%. The progress of each component is: Intake: Diversion weir- 100%,Intake Structure- 98%,Covered Connecting Channel- 100%.
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Today, November 8, 2024, the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Mr. Felix K. Koskei, visited the Lower Kuja Irrigation Development Project to inspect the progress of Phase II which was launched by His Excellency the President on 28th August, 2024.
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Bura Irrigation and Settlement Scheme has an irrigation potential of 25,000 acres with the currently developed area covering 12,000 acres. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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The committee was pleased with the progress of works in the model farm & committed to lobby the National Treasury to reinstate the Kshs.400M which was removed from the budget through an addendum after Kshs. 600M had been allocated to complete the remaining part of the model farm
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In his visit, the President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Defence Forces was accompanied by his deputy, Hon. Rigathi Gachagua, Kirinyaga County Governor, Anne Waiguru, CS nominee, Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Hon. Alice Wahome and other leaders.
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Are you a creative? Can you design? Are you ready to task your creative buds? You are who we need. The Irrigation Sacco has opened a logo competition and all Are invited to participate. More details are on the poster below. #LogoDesign #creatives #Logo
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West Kano Irrigation Scheme is currently commanding an acreage of 2,230 acres. A Volume of 5,000 metric tons of domestic rice is expected to be produced per season. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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Thiba Dam, a mega project has generated spirited discussions around irrigation success, agriculture, and .food security in Kenya. Click on the link below to read more on the making of Kenya’s first irrigation dam . #FoodSecurity .#watertoeveryirrigableacre
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The Women Rep. Tana River County, Hon. @AminaDika_ accompanied by the Member of Parliament, Bura Constituency, Hon. Kuno Yakub Adow, and @Irrigation_Auth management
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Congratulations Mr. Ephantus Kimotho Kimani on your re assignment by the President as the Principal Secretary, State Department for Irrigation. Karibu tunyunyize Kenya!
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The National Irrigation Authority Chief Executive Officer Eng. Charles Muasya, MBS today received the Principal Secretary State Department for Irrigation CPA Ephantus Kimotho CBS in Lower Nzoia Irrigation Project to inspect its construction progress.
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Today the NIA Board chairman; Eng. Gilbert Maluki, Deputy General Manager Corporate Services; Mr. Daniel Atula and Ag. Deputy General Manager, Operation Mr. Joel Tanui and other senior officers at the Authority visited the NIA Mombasa International Show stand. #foodsecurity
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Today CS Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Sicily K. Kariuki (Mrs), E.G.H commissioned Machinery Irrigation Project and Mawingo Irrigation Water Project in Kipipiri constituency, Nyandarua County.
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With an average farm holding size of between 1 and 4 acres per farmer, the Bunyala Irrigation Scheme now has over 2,500 households as beneficiaries, up from its initial population of 150 households.#watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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The implementation of the Koru-Soin Multipurpose dam will contribute towards increasing the acreage under irrigation to over 54,362 acres.#watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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The Lower Eastern and Coast Region covers Machakos, Makueni, Kitui, Kajiado, Taita Taveta, Kilifi, Kwale and Mombasa counties. Click on the link to read more on "Status of Lower Eastern and Coast Region irrigation projects"
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DAYU Irrigation Group Co. Ltd, a leading Chinese irrigation enterprise paid a courtesy call to the National Irrigation Authority on July 26, 2024 to discuss potential collaboration and partnership opportunities.
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Bura Irrigation and Settlement Scheme located in Tana North Sub-County, Tana River County was started in 1978. It abstracts water from Tana River through a pump-fed system. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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Perkerra Irrigation Scheme lies in a semi-arid climate condition with an average rainfall of 630 mm with great seasonal and annual fluctuations. The maximum and minimum temperatures average 360c and 160 c respectively. #watertoeveryirrigableacre.#foodsecurity
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Today the Agriculture and Livestock Development CS Hon. Mithika Linturi, accompanied by PS State Department for Irrigation Mr. Gitonga Mugambi, EBS, PS State Department of Cooparatives Mr. Patrick Kilemi.
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