Also known as: NIA · National Irrigation Board · NIB
National Irrigation Authority — regulatory body overseeing irrigation infrastructure and schemes, with recent board reappointment and policy review announced.
… 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. …
President Ruto reappoints Gilbert Maluki as National Irrigation Authority board chair By Citizen Reporter July 25, 2026 02:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Irrigation Authority (NIA) Board Chair …
… Also present were Deputy Head of Public Service Amos Gathecha, Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Festus Ng'eno, Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa, Forestry Principal Secretary Mugambi Gitonga, National Irrigation Authority Chief Executive Officer …
… omes.Also present during the visit were Deputy Head of Public Service Amos Gathecha, Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Festus Ng'eno, Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa, Forestry Principal Secretary Mugambi Gitonga and National Irrigation Authority …
… The launch came ahead of a consultative meeting bringing together officials from the State Department for Irrigation, the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning, the National Irrigation Authority, National Government Administration Officers and local leaders to discuss the comme …
… Throughout his career, Lempaka held several senior positions in public service, including serving as a District Commissioner and later as Managing Director of the National Irrigation Board (NIB). …
… It has since launched a review to close those gaps.Reforms since 2017 include the enactment of the Irrigation Act 2019 and the restructuring of the National Irrigation Board into the National Irrigation Authority, which expanded its mandate to cover smallholder and private scheme …
… Loise Kahiga, acting director of Irrigation Development Services at the National Irrigation Authority, was also recognised for technical leadership in irrigation infrastructure development and water resource management. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.