President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Kenya’s water sector through the construction of between 40 and 45 mega dams over the next decade.
Speaking during a meeting with chairs and CEOs of water agencies at State House, Nairobi, President Ruto said the initiative will be financed through innovative financial mobilisation strategies aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability.
“Our agenda to transform the water sector is anchored on building 40 to 45 mega dams in the next decade through innovative financial mobilisation. This will enable us to enhance agricultural production through irrigation of between two million and three million acres. For this to be achieved, we must make the existing dams and the provision of water for domestic use and livestock sustainable ,” the President said.
He emphasised that the government will also focus on maintaining existing dams and ensuring a reliable supply of water for domestic and livestock use.
The meeting was attended by Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa and Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho, alongside representatives from water service boards and the Water Services Regulatory Board.
Ruto noted that improving water infrastructure is key to achieving food security, creating jobs, and driving Kenya’s agricultural transformation agenda.
