Also known as: Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho · CPA Ephantus Kimotho · Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho
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Audio By VocalizeIrrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho cuts the ribbon to commission the rehabilitated borehole at Olekasasi Primary School in Kajiado County on September 24, 2026. …
Borehole ends water vendor reliance for 1,900 Kajiado learnersCitizen Digital
Marsabit, Turkana receive additional Ksh.1.34B funding as El Niño rains loom By Joseph Muia September 17, 2026 05:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho hosts Governors Jeremiah L …
Marsabit, Turkana receive additional Ksh.1.34B funding as El Niño rains loomThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePrincipal Secretary for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho during a meeting on the implementation of the Drought Resilience Programme for Marsabit and Turkana counties. …
Marsabit, Turkana to get more funding to tackle droughtThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeIrrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho (centre) after signing the Sh1.3 billion Drought Resilience Programme for Marsabit and Turkana counties at Maji House, Nairobi, on September 17, 2026. …
Turkana, Marsabit to benefit from Sh4.4b drought, El Nino mitigation projectsCapital News
… 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. …
Govt moves to unlock financing for 200,000-Acre Galana/Athi Dam ProjectThe Standard
… 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 …
State advances plan to tap Lake Baringo waters for irrigationCitizen Digital
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 …
Construction of 5km dyke between lakes Bogoria, Baringo to create 100K jobs, generate Ksh.40BThe Standard
… 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 …
Plan to drain Lake Baringo targets 100,000 jobs, 100,000 irrigated acresCitizen Digital
… 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 …
Uasin Gishu: Gov't irrigation scheme to generate Ksh.70M annually, benefit over 700 householdsCitizen Digital
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 …
PS Kimotho commissions micro irrigation project to boost food security in Uasin GishuThe government plans to rehabilitate Ndalat, Kapng'ombe, and Kapsigiryo dams in Nandi County to expand irrigation across more than 2,380 acres and benefit approximately 9,520 households, with the aim of improving water access for farmers and boosting food production.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government plans to rehabilitate Ndalat, Kapng'ombe, and Kapsigiryo dams in Nandi County to expand irrigation across more than 2,380 acres and benefit approximately 9,520 households, with the aim of improving water access for farmers and boosting food production.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has commissioned the Ziwa 2 Earth Dam Irrigation Project in Uasin Gishu County, which brings 500 acres under irrigation and is expected to help 1,000 farmers reduce rainfall dependence. The rehabilitated dam, with two solar-powered pumping systems, has a storage capacity of one million cubic metres and will enable two cropping seasons annually.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has commissioned the Ziwa 2 Earth Dam Irrigation Project in Uasin Gishu County, which is expected to bring 500 acres under irrigation and support 1,000 farming households. The project includes desilting and embankment reconstruction, solar-powered pumping systems, and is expected to help reduce farmers' reliance on rain-fed agriculture.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is partnering with Japan's International Cooperation Agency to develop irrigation and rice production in Taita Taveta county. A detailed master plan will guide investment in water management, production, and processing while promoting sustainable use of water resources.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's government is converting irrigation schemes into commercial farming hubs by selecting ten schemes covering 14,819 acres and 52,115 farmers for a pilot programme focused on rice, maize, horticulture, vegetables, pulses, potatoes, onions and avocado. The initiative aims to address challenges including post-harvest losses, weak market links, inadequate financing and limited adoption of modern technologies by linking farmers to finance, technology, processors and exporters.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has identified ten irrigation schemes covering 14,819 acres and 52,115 farmers for a pilot programme aimed at increasing agricultural production and opening up new markets. The initiative will address challenges including post-harvest losses, poor market linkages, inadequate financing, and fragmented production.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Over 1,000 households in Kuresoi North will benefit from rehabilitation and expansion of Mengit Dam, which will increase storage capacity from 150,000 to approximately 400,000 cubic metres and put 600 acres of farmland under irrigation to help farmers maintain production during dry periods.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya aims to boost exports to Germany by encouraging local businesses to move beyond raw produce into processing, branding and market-specific packaging. Twenty-one Kenyan exporters from tea, avocado, herbs, spices, horticulture, agro-processing and craft sectors will participate in a three-week market-linkage programme in Mannheim, Germany from September 28 to October 16, where they will receive training, hold business-to-business meetings and develop cooperation proposals with German counterparts.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Government plans to expand Mengit Dam in Nakuru County's Nyota Ward, increasing its storage capacity from 150,000 to 400,000 cubic metres to irrigate 600 acres and supply about 1,000 households with reliable water during dry periods. A water reticulation system will be installed to distribute water to farms, enabling farmers to grow high-value crops.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
More than 1,900 learners at Olekasasi Primary School in Kajiado North Constituency will benefit from the rehabilitation of the school's borehole, which is expected to ease water shortages and support agricultural activities and the 4-K Club programme.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A rehabilitated borehole at Olekasasi Primary School in Kajiado County has ended the school's dependence on water vendors and enabled learners to practise irrigated agriculture through growing mangoes, kales, spinach and tomatoes. The project is expected to benefit about 1,900 learners and surrounding community residents who will gain access to water.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Marsabit and Turkana counties have received €9 million (Ksh.1.34 billion) from the German KfW Development Bank under the Drought Resilience Programme for Northern Kenya to strengthen drought resilience and mitigate the effects of expected El Niño rains. Turkana will receive €2 million and Marsabit €7 million.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Marsabit and Turkana counties will receive an additional €9 million from Germany's KfW Development Bank to expand drought response measures including water access, livestock production, and infrastructure. The new funding brings total programme financing to €30 million, with €7 million allocated to Marsabit and €2 million to Turkana.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
At least 595,000 people in Turkana and Marsabit counties will benefit from a Sh4.4 billion German government-funded programme to strengthen drought resilience and El Nino preparedness through water harvesting and irrigation infrastructure. An additional Sh1.3 billion was signed on Thursday to expand water infrastructure and unlock agricultural potential in the drought-prone areas.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
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.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →