The State Department for Irrigation has stepped up efforts to improve how public irrigation projects are planned, tracked, and delivered by training its staff on the Public Investment Management (PIM) framework and the Public Investment Management Information System (PIMIS).
A delegation from the department is currently in Mwea attending a five-day sensitisation and training workshop facilitated by experts from the National Treasury.
The team is led by Eng. Michael Thuita, Irrigation Secretary for Programmes, alongside Mr. Peter Kinuthia, Director at the Central Planning, Project Monitoring and Delivery Directorate (CPPMD), and Mr. Daniel Kihara, Senior Chief Finance Officer. It also includes technical officers, ICT specialists, economists, finance staff, and representatives from the National Irrigation Authority (NIA).
Speaking during the workshop, officials said the training is aimed at strengthening staff capacity to manage projects under the government’s investment framework and improve accountability.
PIMIS is a web-based platform developed by the National Treasury to manage the full lifecycle of public investment projects — from planning and appraisal to implementation, monitoring, and closure.
The system is designed to digitise workflows, enhance transparency, reduce delays, and ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management (Public Investment Management) Regulations, 2022.
Officials noted that the training will enable the department to better plan and track irrigation projects across the country, ensuring resources are used efficiently and projects are delivered on time.
The capacity-building initiative is part of preparations for the implementation of the government’s 50 Dams Programme, which will be undertaken under the PIM framework to ensure full compliance with national investment regulations and standards.
The department said the move will strengthen oversight, improve service delivery, and support the country’s food security and climate resilience agenda.
