Eng. SAO Alima

Sulwe Mar Okinyi; Mbele Iko Sawa

[Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation @MOWSI_KE]

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The Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir, CBS @JKorir_K today held a consultative meeting with officials from Kishushe Ranching Cooperative Society, the County Government of Taita Taveta and the Managing Director of Tavevo Water And Sewerage Company Limited, who paid him a courtesy call.

Discussions focused on proposals for the development of additional and sustainable water sources to complement the existing Mzima Springs supply system and expand access to reliable water services across the county. Particular emphasis was placed on meeting the growing demand in emerging urban centres and rural communities that remain underserved.

The Principal Secretary committed to deploy a team of engineers and technical experts from the Ministry to work closely with the County Government in undertaking feasibility studies and developing the necessary technical designs to guide the proposed interventions. The Ministry will, in parallel, pursue resource mobilisation efforts to secure funding for the implementation of the identified projects.

The engagement reaffirmed the commitment of the National Government to working with county governments and other stakeholders to expand water infrastructure and improve access to safe and reliable water for the people of Taita Taveta County.

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The delegation also inspected progress at the Mwache Main Dam, a key investment in enhancing water security for Mombasa and Kwale counties.

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Yesterday, I accompanied CS for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Eng. Eric Muriithi Mugaa, CWWDA Chairman Mr. Kadhua Jimmy Kahindi, MBS, and CEO Mr. Hamoud Mgunza in hosting European Investment Bank (EIB) Director General Mr. Andrew McDowell and his delegation at Mwache Dam.

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Discussions focused on financing the proposed 186-million-litre-per-day Mwache Water Treatment Plant and associated transmission pipelines to strengthen bulk water supply and meet growing demand across the Coast Region.

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The project will provide reliable access to clean water for approximately 137,000 people and 10 institutions across 10 centres, improving public health, supporting livelihoods and enabling economic growth in the region.

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Today, I accompanied CS for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Eng. @mugaa_eric in joining H.E. President @WilliamsRuto to commission the KSh 1.47 billion Mwala Cluster Water Supply Project in Mbiuni, Machakos County.

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The project features a River Ndarugu intake weir, a 6.6-million-litre water treatment plant, a 101km conveyance network, seven storage tanks with a combined capacity of 3.325 million litres, and a solar-powered booster station.

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Irrigation Secretary Tanui said Kenya’s engagement in Abu Dhabi will also focus on the water-food-energy nexus, with emphasis on scaling up smallholder farmer-led irrigation.

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Together with PS Julius Korir, CBS, and Irrigation Secretary Joel Tanui, we joined Cabinet Secretary Eng. Mugaa Murithi Eric as he delivered the keynote address at the opening of the Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Conference – Road to Abu Dhabi.

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PS Korir noted that national water access stands at 76%, safely managed sanitation at 41% and sewered sanitation at 16%. He challenged delegates to move “from projects seeking finance to investment-ready projects seeking the right financing partners.”

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The project reinforces the Government’s commitment to expanding access to clean water and improving livelihoods.

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I accompanied CS for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Eng. Eric Mugaa and PS for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir, CBS, to inspect the Kipkarren Water Supply Project in Uasin Gishu County, which is currently 82% complete.

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Upon completion, it will improve access to reliable and safe water for residents across Uasin Gishu and Nandi counties, including Kapseret, Langas, Racecourse, Mosoriot and Lelmokwo.

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Thwake Dam is now 94% complete, with the Government and AfDB committed to completing the water, irrigation and hydropower components.

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The project will strengthen water security and expand reliable water supplies across West Pokot County.
Present were water sector agency leadership and the project technical team.

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Today, I accompanied PS for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir, CBS, to inspect two key projects in West Pokot County.

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Later, we inspected Lot 1 of the Siyoi–Muruny Water Supply Project at Kapsait. The dam, designed to store 8.9 million m³ of water, is 92% complete. PS Korir urged the contractor to sustain progress and meet the Presidential Directive to complete the dam by December 2026.