National Irrigation Authority

Also known as: NIA · National Irrigation Board · NIB

2026-05-012026-09-10

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June 2026
16 JunCitizen Digital
… 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 …
Gov’t launches Ksh.55M Hirimani Bridges, issues Green Cards to 720 farmers
13 JunCapital News
… 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). …
Tributes Pour In for Former Politician and Business Leader H.M. ole Lempaka
May 2026
14 MayThe Standard
… 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 …
Irrigation policy review targets food security gaps
7 MayCitizen Digital
… 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. …
Waiguru, Koome, Miano cited among women recognised for driving reforms and service delivery
1 MayCitizen Digital
… The National Irrigation Authority, which manages 2230 acres of land under the Ahero Irrigation Scheme underscores the need to support women in agriculture. …
Roots on borrowed land: Inside the lives of Kisumu Women feeding the nation

Agriculture & Land

Kenya promotes data-driven irrigation at World Water Week 2026

The News

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 →

Tuesday 25 August

Kenya promotes data-driven irrigation at World Water Week 2026
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 uses data tool to guide irrigation and water investments
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 →

Monday 10 August

Sh1.7 billion irrigation project launches in Homa Bay County
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 →

Thursday 6 August

Mwea rice farmers face cold, snails, fertilizer delays
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 →

Saturday 25 July

Ruto appoints Wekesa Mabonga as EPRA chair; Adan Haji Ali reassigned
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 →
Ruto reappoints Gilbert Maluki as NIA board chair
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 →

Thursday 23 July

Deputy President Kindiki vows crackdown on political violence and goons
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 →

Wednesday 22 July

DP Kindiki warns against goons, pledges law enforcement action
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 →

Saturday 11 July

Uasin Gishu irrigation scheme completed, to benefit 700 households
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 →
Lower Sabor irrigation scheme frees 700 households from rainfall dependence
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 →

Tuesday 16 June

Government launches Ksh.55M bridge, issues Green Cards to 720 farmers
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 →

Saturday 13 June

Former politician and businessman H.M. ole Lempaka dies
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 →

Thursday 14 May

Government reviews national irrigation policy after sector gaps emerge
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 →

Thursday 7 May

Survey recognises women leaders for reforms and service delivery
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 →

Friday 1 May

Kisumu women farmers lease land for off-season vegetable cultivation
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 →