8 WATER PROJECTS
THE WATER WORLD, OCTOBER 2020
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Thiba dam to double rice production
By Kamundia Muriithi Thiba dam project that is nearing completion will increase rice production in the country by 200,000 metric tonnes. Wa t e r f r o m t h e d a m i n Kirinyaga County will be used by local farmers to put an additional 10,000 acres of rice crop under irrigation in Mwea. The Sh20 billion project funded by the national government and Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) will also provide sufficient water for double cropping in the entire Mwea Irrigation Scheme. Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki who toured the project, urged the contractors to expedite its construction. The CS applauded the good work done since the project started in 2018, but raised concern that it may not be ready on time. In a media briefing at the dam site in Rukenya area of Gichugu constituency. she urged
the contractor and the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) to cover lost time and ensure the project is delivered by June next year “I have come to ensure we fast-track the project and urge the contractor and NIA to adopt a three shift model so that they can deliver it as planned by June, 2021,” stated Kariuki. She asked them to employ more local youths while guaranteeing quality of the work for the benefit of the host community and for the whole country to get more rice. The CS, who also inspected the ongoing works at Mwea Canal project, said the two projects are part of the government’s commitment to meeting its Big 4 agenda on food security. The project was launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta in November 2018 and was meant to be completed in three years. But last year workers on the project slowed down the works after the government failed to remit monthly dues for over six months which contributed to the
Government officials inspecting the Thiba Dam project. project lagging behind schedule. Kariuki instructed the Kirinyaga County Commissioner Jim Njoka to maintain regular monitoring of the construction progress of the project and keep her office updated. Kenya rice farmers produce
about 200,000 metric tonnes of the commodity annually, with the Mwea Irrigation Scheme accounting for 80 percent. The country imports more than a third of the 750 metric tons of rice consumed annually, but the construction of Thiba dam is
expected to double crop production from next year. The mega dam on completion, will be 40 metres tall, 1km long and is expected to have a holding capacity of 15 million cubic metres.
Kitui: Munya commissions water pan By Boniface Mulu Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has commissioned the Kwa Isiki water pan in Mbitini, Kitui County. The 50,540 cubic metres dam
will serve approximatly 30,000 community people living around the water in Kisasi District. The project was funded by the National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGIP) in partnership with the Kitui County government at a cost of Sh26 million. X
NARIGIP is under the Kenya’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Development Ministry. Speaking at the function, Kitui County Governor, Charity Kaluki Ngilu said the county will continue working with the national government for the benefit of local people.
CS Agriculture, Peter Munya. THE WATER WORLD, SEPTEMBER 2020
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Kiwash to complete Busia projects By Godfrey Wamalwa The Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) agency has made a comeback to Busia County after nearly a year’s absence. The organisation had been working in the county since 2016, executing many projects in the water and sanitation sector before exiting late last year after its contract expired. County Executive Committee Member Water, Environment, Irrigation and National Resources Isaac Alukwe said KIWASH was given another one year contract to complete the projects they left. Alukwe also revealed that the World Bank had given a soft grant to Busia Water and Sewerage Services Company (BUWASSCO) to boost fight against Covid-19. He said Kenya Red Cross will also help to alleviate challenges created by recent floods in Budalangi and sections of Samia. BUWASSCO has also received water treatment chemicals worth Sh1.4 million from UNICEF towards the fight against Covid-19. Also present was the L&T
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