Also known as: Irrigation Secretary in charge of Land Reclamation, Climate Resilience and Irrigation Water Management Joel Tanui · Irrigation Secretary Joel Tanui
Kenya's Secretary for Land Reclamation, Climate Resilience and Irrigation Water Management, delivering keynote on data-driven irrigation at World Water Week 2026.
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The Standard
… Irrigation Secretary Joel Tanui represented Kimotho, while Maurice Opondo, Director of Irrigation Water Management, also attended.Odhiambo reaffirmed the University of Nairobi’s commitment to CETRAD, citing the benefits of its longstanding partnership with the institution and ple …
Irrigation PS Kimotho to steer revived research centreCitizen Digital
… Kimotho was accompanied during the Ndalat Dam inspection by Irrigation Secretary Joel Tanui and National Irrigation Authority Chief Executive Officer Charles Muasya. …
Gov't moves to rehabilitate Nandi dams, targeting 9,520 householdsCitizen Digital
… Also present during the inspection were Principal Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs Aurelia Rono, Secretary for Administration Yatich Kipkemei, Irrigation Secretary Joel Tanui, Kuresoi North MP Mutai Kiprono Alfred and Nakuru Woman Representative Liza Chelule, among other natio …
Over 1000 households to benefit as gov't targets 600 acres of irrigation in NakuruThe Standard
… food security and expand agricultural production under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).Also present during the inspection were Parliamentary Affairs Principal Secretary Aurelia Rono, Secretary for Administration Yatich Kipkemei, Irrigation Secretary Joel Tanui …
How Mengit Dam expansion aims to water 600 acres in Kuresoi NorthCitizen Digital
… gation agenda at World Water Week 2026 By Citizen Reporter August 25, 2026 04:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Secretary for Land Reclamation, Climate Resilience and Irrigation Water Management Joel Tanui …
Kenya pushes data-driven irrigation agenda at World Water Week 2026The Standard
… Secretary for Land Reclamation, Climate Resilience and Irrigation Water Management Joel Tanui made the announcement at a World Water Week 2026 side event in Stockholm, Sweden, where he discussed the Water Availability and Demand (WAD) Tool.Tanui said Kenya must rely on accurate a …
Kenya turns to data to guide irrigation, water investmentsThe Standard
… Irrigation Secretary for Land Reclamation, Climate Resilience and Irrigation Water Management, Joel Tanui, briefed Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eng. …
State unveils Bill to restore Kenya's degraded landCitizen Digital
… ly 10, 2026 01:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Water, Sanitation and Irrigation CS Eric Mugaa speaks to Irrigation Secretary for Land Reclamation, Climate Resilience and Irrigation Management, Joel Tanui …
Gov't moves to anchor land reclamation in law through new BillCitizen Digital
… Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho made the announcement on Thursday in response to remarks made by Irrigation Secretary in charge of Land Reclamation, Climate Resilience and Irrigation Water Management Joel Tanui, saying the exercise will provide reliable informatio …
Gov’t launches nationwide rice survey to boost production, cut import bill by Ksh.56BThe Standard
… The State Department for Irrigation commissioned the National Baseline Survey for Rice Production on Thursday under the Rice Deficit Reduction Programme.Irrigation Secretary in charge of Land Reclamation, Climate Resilience and Irrigation Water Management, Joel Tanui, led the lau …
Govt moves to close Sh56bn rice import gap with irrigation pushA research centre established in 1976 has been relaunched under a new board with renewed focus on research and development. The Centre for Transformative Research and Development (CETRAD) now operates under a partnership between the Government of Kenya, the University of Nairobi, and the University of Bern in Switzerland.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
A research centre established in 1976 has been relaunched under a new board with renewed focus on research and development. The Centre for Transformative Research and Development (CETRAD) now operates under a partnership between the Government of Kenya, the University of Nairobi, and the University of Bern in Switzerland.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Kenya's Secretary for Land Reclamation, Climate Resilience and Irrigation Water Management Joel Tanui delivered a keynote address at World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, reaffirming Kenya's commitment to expanding climate-resilient irrigation and strengthening water resources management through reliable data and digital technologies, stating that irrigation and water infrastructure investment must be guided by accurate information on water availability and demand.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is using data and digital technology, including a Water Availability and Demand (WAD) Tool combining satellite information and spatial analysis, to guide irrigation and water investments and expand food production while managing pressure on water resources.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has drafted a new Land Reclamation Bill, 2026, to reclaim degraded land nationwide and build a legal framework for restoring degraded land while halting further degradation. The Bill seeks to enhance food and water security, strengthen climate resilience, promote environmental sustainability, and set up institutional, regulatory and financing mechanisms to guide ecosystem restoration and attract investment in land reclamation projects.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenyan government has presented a proposed Land Reclamation Bill, 2026, aimed at providing a comprehensive legal framework to guide the reclamation and restoration of degraded land while addressing land degradation, enhancing food and water security, and strengthening climate resilience.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →