Department of Agriculture- Marsabit County

This is the Official X Account for the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Development- County Government of Marsabit.

[Department of Agriculture- Marsabit County @AgricMarsabit]

Honouring the hands that feed, nurture and sustain Marsabit.

Together, we build a prosperous future.

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[Department of Agriculture- Marsabit County @AgricMarsabit]

The handover was attended by CECM Hon. Adan Kanano, C.O Madam Orge Bajji, DRPNK County Coordinator Mr. Patrick Nthenge, DRPNK staff and the contractor, signaling the start of works on site.

[Department of Agriculture- Marsabit County @AgricMarsabit]

The Department of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries Development, through the Drought Resilience Project in Northern Kenya,has handed over the site for construction of roof water catchment systems and masonry tanks at Illeret Health Centre & Illeret Primary School, Illeret Ward.

[Department of Agriculture- Marsabit County @AgricMarsabit]

The works include construction of masonry tanks, roof catchment and guttering systems, water reticulation with drawing points and sanitation blocks.

[Department of Agriculture- Marsabit County @AgricMarsabit]

The successful completion and handover of the project was made possible with the support and blessings of H.E Governor Mohamud Ali, EGH.

[Department of Agriculture- Marsabit County @AgricMarsabit]

The Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Development, through DRPNK, has completed and handed over the Churle borehole, water reticulation and associated works project in Loiyangalani Ward, Marsabit County.

[Department of Agriculture- Marsabit County @AgricMarsabit]

The handover ceremony was attended by the County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture Hon. Adan Kanano, Chief Officer Madam Orge Bajji, MCA for Loiyangalani Ward Hon. Daniel Emojo, DRPNK County Coordinator Mr. Patrick Nthenge, staff and the ISC Engineer.

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These interventions are set to improve water availability, enhance community sanitation, and reinforce climate resilience for residents of Sagante Jaldesa Ward.(4/4)

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The joint delegation from the Department of Agriculture, KfW Development Bank Mission, the State Department of Irrigation and the National Treasury also visited the Dub Goba Borehole in Sagante Jaldesa Ward, where drilling and equipping have already been completed.(1/4)

[Department of Agriculture- Marsabit County @AgricMarsabit]

The delegation further inspected the Kukub-Tiro water harvesting structure, including the rehabilitation of the masonry storage tank and water kiosk.(3/4)

[Department of Agriculture- Marsabit County @AgricMarsabit]

This will greatly improve access to safe and reliable water for learners and staff, supporting a healthier school environment and uninterrupted learning. Enhanced rainwater harvesting and storage capacity will also reduce water scarcity challenges, lower operational costs.

[Department of Agriculture- Marsabit County @AgricMarsabit]

The joint delegation from the Department of Agriculture, KfW Development Bank Mission, the State Department of Irrigation and the National Treasury later visited Jaldesa Primary School to assess ongoing water infrastructure interventions at the institution.

[Department of Agriculture- Marsabit County @AgricMarsabit]

At the school,the team reviewed the completed water reticulation works, a 150,000-litre masonry storage tank, & the installation of 430 mtrs of gutters designed to enhance rainwater harvesting and improve water storage capacity, piping to the school kitchen and 3 watering points.

[Department of Agriculture- Marsabit County @AgricMarsabit]

The team inspected the completed water reticulation works, a newly constructed 100,000-litre masonry storage tank,rehabilitation of the existing tank,installation of livestock water troughs,establishment of a community water kiosk,& solar panel installations powering the systems.

[Department of Agriculture- Marsabit County @AgricMarsabit]

The joint delegation from the Department of Agriculture, KfW Development Bank Mission, the State Department of Irrigation, and the National Treasury conducted a field visit to Hula Hula to assess ongoing water infrastructure interventions in the area.