Irrigation Project Stories

Turkana farmers in Loima to benefit from Sh39.5 million irrigation project
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 14, 2025

The project includes the construction of two canal linings, a water conveyor system, and a storage facility, all aimed at boosting food security in Tu...

Ethiopian PM Abiy unveils West Godey Irrigation Project in Somali region
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 03, 2025

The project is expected to provide irrigation for up to 10,000 hectares of agricultural land, enhancing local food production and supporting the livel...

Government announces Sh325 billion water dam project to curb River Tana floods
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 19, 2024

Governor Nathif lauded the government’s efforts to address the perennial floods that he said have wreaked havoc in Garissa and Tana River counties.

Defence, Interior ministries exposed over failure to give emergency spending details
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

Gathungu flagged the inclusion of these activities in a supplementary budget approved during the year under review, questioning their legitimacy.

Over 2000 farmers in Bura scheme to benefit from new irrigation system
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 06, 2024

The gravity system will impact the livelihoods of around 2,245 beneficiaries, mostly engaged in rice and maize production.

Demands for compensation stall Sh29.1 billion Mwache Dam construction – PS Kimani
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2024

The dam is designed to supply 186,000 cubic meters of clean water per day to Mombasa and Kwale counties and to provide irrigation for 1,000 acres, ben...

Somalia farmers get Sh3.2 billion boost for fight against food insecurity
Vincent Ombati  |  Jun 24, 2024

The TRANSFORM project has seen Somalia receive Sh3.2 billion in funding to rehabilitate the Jowhar Canal irrigation infrastructure which will be criti...

Bura Irrigation Scheme farmers urge State to waive their debts
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 21, 2024

The more than 300 farmers noted that despite the government promising to waive the debts, nothing has been done and they are still yoked to the debt c...

How pastoralist is reaping big from irrigation farming
Adan Mohamed  |  Apr 05, 2024

In the heartland of Banisa Sub-County, Mohamed grows various crops on his farm such as onions, grafted oranges, lemons, mangoes, grevillea and waterme...

Concerns mount over delayed asset transfer
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 10, 2024

The Public Investments Committee had made recommendations in its 21st report to the 11th Parliament that the Ministry of Water and Irrigation guarante...

Sustainable agriculture takes root in arid Wajir
Yunis Dekow  |  Jan 31, 2024

In the expansive arid terrain of Wajir County, local farmers are rewriting the narrative of adversity, cultivating resilience against climate change.

Turkana County launches rehabilitation and expansion of Katilu irrigation scheme
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 22, 2024

Today, the Turkana County government initiated the rehabilitation and expansion of the Katilu surface irrigation scheme in Turkana South Sub County.

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