Also known as: NIA · National Irrigation Board · NIB
National Irrigation Authority — implements irrigation infrastructure and water management programmes, with board chair reappointed July 2026.
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… 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 householdsThe Standard
… Principal Secretary for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho and National Irrigation Authority Chief Executive Officer Charles Muasya hosted Ruto during the commissioning.The State Department for Irrigation plans to support farmers through training, market linkages and the formation and r …
How Ruto's dam project will benefit 1,000 farmersCitizen Digital
… According to the National Irrigation Authority (NIA), rehabilitation works began in June 2025 and are substantially complete. …
Ruto commissions Ziwa 2 dam to irrigate 500 acres in Uasin GishuCitizen Digital
… Ruku cited the NYS partnership with the National Irrigation Authority to bring 3,000 acres under cultivation in the Tana Basin, alongside potato seed multiplication in Turbo and plans to establish at least 100 acres for clean, disease-free potato seed. …
Ksh. 6.4B boost for NYS as Gov't targets 100,000 youthCitizen Digital
… The organisation is also engaging the National Irrigation Authority on the desilting of drainage channels in Mwea, he said, while calling on the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), the county government and Kenya Power to undertake early prepa …
Kirinyaga residents raise alarm over flood and landslide risks ahead of rainsCitizen Digital
… The tool was developed through collaboration between the National Irrigation Authority (NIA), the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). …
Kenya pushes data-driven irrigation agenda at World Water Week 2026The Standard
… The platform was developed through a partnership involving the National Irrigation Authority (NIA), the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). …
Kenya turns to data to guide irrigation, water investmentsThe Standard
… The project, which is being implemented by the National Irrigation Authority, seeks to create employment and improve food security.National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, who launched the construction of the project in Gingo village, said it is expected to be complete aft …
66,000 farmers to benefit from Sh1.7 billion irrigation projectCitizen Digital
… As planting gets underway, Mwea farmers are urging the National Irrigation Authority and the Ministry of Agriculture to address the snail infestation, improve water distribution within the irrigation scheme and ensure quality subsidized fertilizer is delivered on time to safeguar …
Cold, snails and fertilizer shortages: Triple threat for Mwea rice farmers as planting season beginsCapital News
… The latest Gazette further reappointed Gilbert Maluki as Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Irrigation Authority and renewed the tenure of several members of the Retirement Benefits Authority Board. …
Ruto appoints Wekesa Mabonga EPRA Chair as Adan Haji Ali moves to PBO AuthorityThe 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 →
The government has committed Ksh. 6.4 billion to expand National Youth Service training infrastructure, aiming to recruit up to 100,000 young people by 2028. The investment will fund new facilities to increase NYS capacity to accommodate about 50,000 trainees at any given time.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Red Cross Society and Kirinyaga residents have raised concerns over the county's preparedness for expected heavy rains, warning that vulnerable areas including Thiguku village, Kariti village, and areas near River Thiba remain at risk of flooding, landslides, and displacement.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
More than 66,000 farmers in Homa Bay County are set to benefit from the launch of the Sh1.7 billion Suba Clusters Irrigation Project, which will source water from Lake Victoria to turn semi-arid areas into crop production zones. The project is expected to be completed in two years and create direct employment for 66,426 households.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Rice farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme are contending with harsh weather forcing adjusted work schedules, snail infestations destroying seedlings, and delayed access to subsidized fertilizer, with farmers reporting colds and illnesses from prolonged exposure to cold water.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has appointed Moses Wekesa Mwambu Mabonga as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), replacing Adan Haji Ali, who moves to chair the Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority. The gazette also announced several other board appointments across energy, communications, irrigation, and other regulatory authorities.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has reappointed Eng. Gilbert Maluki as Chairman of the National Irrigation Authority Board for a second three-year term, effective July 24, 2026, to lead implementation of programmes expanding irrigation infrastructure and boosting food production.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government will take stern action against anyone using goons to disrupt peace, regardless of whether they support the government or opposition, declaring that national security and stability are paramount and all forms of violence must be rejected.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki declared that the government will not tolerate the use of goons to disrupt the country's peace, stating that anyone sponsoring them—from either government or opposition sides—will face the full force of the law. He emphasized that national security and stability require saying no to violence and the misuse of young people in politics.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 construction of the Ksh.55 million Hirimani Bridges in Bura Irrigation Scheme, Tana River County, and issued Green Cards covering more than 2,000 acres to 720 farming families to improve irrigation infrastructure and secure land ownership.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Veteran politician, businessman and former public administrator H.M. ole Lempaka has died. Leaders and community members have paid tribute to him as a courageous leader who shaped Kenya's politics, business and governance, including serving as District Commissioner, Managing Director of the National Irrigation Board, a commercial bank owner, and National Treasurer of FORD-Asili during the push for multiparty democracy.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenya Track Survey has recognized several women serving in Kenya's governance, executive, legislative, judicial and technical sectors for significant contributions to national development, policy implementation, and service delivery. Among those highlighted are Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, and Principal Secretaries Salome Muhia and Terry Mbaika.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In Kisumu County, Irene Oloo and 29 other women from the Jasho Letu group lease a 4-acre plot during off-peak seasons to grow vegetables like African Night Shade, earning about Ksh5,000 per week before vacating for rice farmers during peak season.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →