Also known as: Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho · CPA Ephantus Kimotho · Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho
Irrigation Principal Secretary who commissioned micro irrigation projects and oversees national irrigation expansion plans targeting one million new acres by 2035.
… The push was discussed on Tuesday as Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho chaired a meeting to review the project’s readiness, with financing, technical preparations, land arrangements and other requirements taking centre stage. …
… The swelling has fuelled fears the freshwater lake could merge with Lake Bogoria, a scenario experts warn could trigger an ecological disaster.Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho hosted his Defence counterpart Patrick Mariru at the Ministry of Irrigation headquarters …
Construction of 5km dyke between lakes Bogoria, Baringo to create 100K jobs, generate Ksh.40B By Joseph Muia August 04, 2026 07:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho speaks after …
… Principal Secretary for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho and Principal Secretary for Defence Patrick Mariru led a site inspection of Lake Bogoria and Lake Baringo before engaging residents in Baringo County on the proposal, which officials say could generate close to Sh40 billion for …
… ally, benefit over 700 households By Citizen Reporter July 11, 2026 03:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo, State House Chief of Staff Felix Koskei and Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho …
PS Kimotho commissions micro irrigation project to boost food security in Uasin Gishu By Joseph Muia July 11, 2026 03:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho after launching the mi …
… Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho on Friday commissioned the Micro Irrigation for Schools Programme at the school, introducing a solar-powered borehole, drip-irrigated greenhouses and a community water kiosk. …
Audio By Vocalize Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho. A Sh288.6 million irrigation project has freed more than 700 Uasin Gishu households from relying on rainfall for their livelihoods. …
… Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho added, “These are part of the 50 mega dams promised by the President.” The boats were handed over just hours after another government programme saw the distribution of 20,000 six-kilogram LPG gas cylinders to residents at a subsidised price of Ksh.1 …
Over 1,000 Nyandarua farmers to benefit from 500-acre irrigation project- PS Kimotho By Joseph Muia July 07, 2026 06:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho speaking after inspecti …
The government has intensified efforts to unlock financing for the Galana/Athi Dam Project, a major irrigation scheme expected to transform agricultural production across about 200,000 acres. Officials are pursuing a blended financing model combining concessional financing, development grants, the National Infrastructure Fund, and commercial financing, with multiple development and financial partners.
The government has intensified efforts to unlock financing for the Galana/Athi Dam Project, a major irrigation scheme expected to transform agricultural production across about 200,000 acres. Officials are pursuing a blended financing model combining concessional financing, development grants, the National Infrastructure Fund, and commercial financing, with multiple development and financial partners.
The government is developing a plan to divert excess water from Lake Baringo, which has risen 12 to 14 metres over 15 years, into a large-scale irrigation scheme covering about 100,000 acres in Baringo and potentially Turkana counties. Engineers would build a dyke to prevent saline water from Lake Bogoria from mixing with Baringo's fresh water, then channel the excess through tunnels and canals under a private-sector investment model projected to generate close to Sh40 billion in economic value.
The government has unveiled a plan to construct a five-kilometre dyke between Lakes Bogoria and Baringo and channel excess freshwater from Lake Baringo for irrigation, a project it says could create 100,000 jobs and generate an estimated Ksh.40 billion for the economy. The proposal, jointly spearheaded by the State Departments for Irrigation and Defence, is currently undergoing public participation in Baringo County and aims to address the impact of rising lake water levels linked to climate change.
The government has launched public participation on a plan to divert excess Lake Baringo water for irrigation, targeting 100,000 jobs and 100,000 irrigated acres while preventing Lake Bogoria's saline water from mixing with Lake Baringo's freshwater. Officials say the project could generate close to Sh40 billion for the local economy and is a response to rising lake levels linked to climate change.
The Lower Sabor Irrigation Scheme in Moiben Constituency, with 280 acres under irrigation, is now operational and expected to generate about Ksh.70 million annually while directly benefiting more than 700 households and indirectly benefiting about 3,000 more people through agricultural value-chain opportunities.
Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho commissioned a micro irrigation project at Kapkoi Primary School in Uasin Gishu County, which includes a solar-powered borehole, water storage tank, drip-irrigated greenhouses, and community water kiosks. The project is intended to improve food security, sanitation, and promote climate-smart agriculture in the learning institution.
A government irrigation project at Kapkoi Primary School in West Pokot County has installed a solar-powered borehole and drip-irrigated greenhouses to supply water to two schools and support year-round vegetable production. The project aims to improve access to clean water and sanitation, lower school feeding costs, and provide practical learning opportunities in horticulture and climate-smart agriculture.
A Sh288.6 million government-funded irrigation project in Moiben Constituency has brought 280 acres under irrigation, allowing more than 700 Uasin Gishu households to grow crops year-round and reduce weather-related losses. The scheme is expected to generate about Sh70 million annually from agricultural production.
The government has launched development projects worth more than Ksh.10 billion in Ol Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County, ahead of the July 16 by-election, including two fishing boats worth Ksh.5 million. The opposition contends the projects are being rolled out to influence voters ahead of the election.
The Gwa Kiongo Irrigation Project in Mirangine Ward, Ol Kalou will provide 1,000 farmers with reliable water access through piping networks, enabling up to three cropping seasons annually and boosting production of high-value crops, household incomes, and climate resilience, according to Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho.
The Irrigation Principal Secretary announced the government's commitment to expand irrigation infrastructure in Nyandarua County through the Gwa Kiongo Irrigation Project, which will bring 500 acres under irrigation across two phases and enable up to three cropping seasons a year for more than 1,000 farmers. Officials distributed 20,000 fish fingerlings to promote aquaculture as part of efforts to diversify livelihoods and boost food security.
The government has committed to expanding irrigation across the country through the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP) 2025–2035, which aims to expand irrigation by one million acres, optimise productivity in existing public schemes, strengthen farmer-led irrigation, and unlock greater private sector investment.
The government has committed to expanding irrigation across the country through a 10-year National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (2025–2035) that aims to expand irrigation by one million acres, optimise productivity in existing public schemes, strengthen farmer-led irrigation, and unlock private sector investment as part of efforts to strengthen food security and build climate resilience.
The government has announced plans to desilt Kenyatta Dam in Kuresoi, Nakuru County, to expand irrigation opportunities and provide alternative economic activities for communities around the Mau Forest Complex, while reducing reliance on forest resources.
The government aims to expand irrigated land by one million acres over the next decade under the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan 2025-2035, seeking to bridge the gap between Kenya's irrigation potential of more than 3.35 million acres and the current coverage of about 762,000 acres.
The State Department for Irrigation has secured €20 million (approximately Ksh.3 billion) from Germany to support smallholder irrigation development across seven counties, negotiated during Government-to-Government Development Cooperation talks in Berlin.
Kenya has secured German support to expand smallholder irrigation projects across seven counties in western Kenya's Lake Region Economic Bloc, following bilateral talks in Berlin. The deal builds on a German-backed programme in the Mount Kenya region that has increased agricultural production and farmer incomes.
The government has allocated Sh55 million to build two bridges at the Bura Irrigation Scheme in Tana River County and issued land ownership cards to 720 farming families covering more than 2,000 acres. The bridges are expected to cut travel time within the scheme, improve surveillance during rainy season, and reduce flooding.
Kenya plans to nearly double the acreage under irrigation from 664,000 acres in 2021/2022 to 1.29 million acres by 2027/2028, according to the State Department for Irrigation's National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan. The expansion is aimed at enhancing food security, increasing agricultural productivity, creating jobs, and building resilience against climate change.
The government unveiled a 10-year National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan costing Sh598 billion, centred on reviving the Galana Kulalu Food Security Project in the Coast region, with the goal of nearly doubling irrigated land and achieving food self-sufficiency. Once fully operational, Galana Kulalu alone is expected to produce over 14 million bags of maize annually.
President Ruto highlighted irrigation's role in strengthening food security during Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County, announcing the government's water infrastructure programme of 50 mega dams, 200 medium and small dams, and thousands of micro-dams across the country.
President William Ruto announced plans to bring 2.5 million acres under irrigation within five to seven years through a nationwide programme of 50 mega dams, 200 medium and small dams, and thousands of micro-dam projects, declaring water and irrigation central to northern Kenya's economic transformation. Speaking at Wajir Stadium during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebration, Ruto named priority projects including the Ewaso Nyiro Basin, High Grand Falls Dam, and proposed dams in Mandera, Wajir, and other counties.
Kenya is courting Portugal for financing and private investment to bring one million additional acres under irrigation, seeking technical support and partnership through Portugal's Small Projects Fund and public-private partnerships to support irrigation infrastructure including dams, water systems and canal improvements.
The government has commissioned a National Baseline Survey for Rice Production under the Rice Deficit Reduction Programme to increase local rice output and reduce dependence on imports. The survey will collect data on acreage, irrigation infrastructure, water availability, mechanisation, seed varieties, productivity, post-harvest handling, and market access across major irrigation schemes and emerging rice-growing areas.
Kenya's government has commissioned a national baseline survey on rice production to address an annual rice deficit of 700,000 metric tonnes and reduce imports costing more than Sh56 billion. The survey will assess acreage, irrigation infrastructure, water availability, mechanisation, seed varieties, and other factors across major rice-producing schemes as part of the Rice Deficit Reduction Programme.
Kenya has launched a review of its 2017 National Irrigation Policy after acknowledging that the framework failed to keep pace with sector reforms including the 2019 Irrigation Act and restructuring of the National Irrigation Board. The review aims to eliminate duplication, close institutional gaps, strengthen governance and improve coordination in irrigation development.
The government has commenced a review of the National Irrigation Policy to support President Ruto's target of expanding irrigated agriculture by two million acres and strengthening food security. The review, led by Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho nearly a decade after the current policy was developed in 2017, aims to address policy, legal, institutional and operational gaps that have limited the effectiveness of the current framework.
A 10,000-person community run at Oloolua Forest in Kajiado County on April 25 aims to raise Sh70 million to fence the 680-hectare woodland against land grabbers and encroachment. The forest, which sustains water and livelihoods for more than four million Nairobi residents, has suffered losses to illegal dumping and the Standard Gauge Railway.
Kenya's government kicked off the 'Run for Oloolua' initiative to restore and protect Oloolua Forest, which faces threats from encroachment and degradation. The programme includes planting 10,000 tree seedlings, installing waste segregation points, promoting clean energy technologies in surrounding communities, and supporting climate-smart agriculture in the Ngong area, targeting benefits for about 1.5 million people.