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Irrigation PS Affirms Bold Plans to Expand Kenya’s Irrigation Frontier

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By Victor Patience Oyuko  13th May, 2025 ON Tuesday, Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho appeared before the National Assembly’s Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation, chaired by Hon. Kangongo Bowen, carrying more than just figures and forecasts — he carried resolve. Facing a sharp 33% reduction in development budget allocations for the Financial Year 2025/26, Kimotho cut a calm and collected figure. Where others might have lamented or deflected, he laid out a forward-looking vision that, even amid fiscal constraints, remains firmly tethered to President William Ruto’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Leading with Strategy, Not Sentiment The State Department for Irrigation has seen its GoK-funded budget drop from the previous year by Ksh 2.821 billion. Yet, Kimotho was unequivocal: “We are committed to the implementation of various ongoing irrigation projects,” he said, his voice steady, his posture confident. This wasn’t the lament of a frustrated technocrat....
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How the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan will pave the Way for Sustainable Agricultural Growth in Kenya.

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By Victor Oyuko   In the vibrant landscape of East Africa, where the sun casts its warm glow upon the rich soil, Kenya is on the verge of an agricultural transformation. The National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP) is set to launch on March 21, 2025, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) at 9 AM. This event marks a crucial step in the country's journey toward achieving food security and fostering economic growth. The Imperative of Irrigation in Kenya Agriculture serves as the backbone of Kenya’s economy, significantly contributing to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and providing jobs for many people. However, the sector faces major challenges due to unpredictable rainfall and persistent droughts, which hinder productivity and threaten people’s livelihoods. In this context, irrigation shines as a hopeful solution, offering a sustainable way to combat climate-related difficulties. The National Irrigation Authority and the State Department of Irrigation hav...
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RUTO, IT’S OVER FOR YOU – AND RAILA ODINGA WILL NOT SAVE YOU

By Victor Patience Oyuko  Mr. President, you have turned out to be the most arrogant, self-absorbed leader Kenya has ever had. You don’t listen to the people. You don’t care about the people. And worst of all, you have no shame in using the Church to cover up your corrupt dealings. You think you are fooling us? You are not. You stood before a congregation at Jesus Winner Ministry and dropped Ksh. 20 million like some divine offering. Kenyans didn’t protest because we hate giving to God. We protested because we won’t allow our places of worship to be turned into money-laundering dens for your dirty money. If you were really as generous as you claim, you would have taken that money to hospitals or to schools where children are still learning under trees. But no, your priority is PR stunts and buying political goodwill from the pulpit. And when Kenyans called you out, what did you do? You did the exact same thing at AIC fellowship Annex. And this time, you even had the audacity to ...
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Dear Raila Odinga, Forgive Us for Celebrating Your Loss at the AUC Election

By Victor Oyuko  Baba, forgive us.  Forgive us for celebrating your defeat in the African Union Commission (AUC) election. It’s not that we hate you. In fact, we still call you Baba. But the truth is, when you ran for the AUC chairmanship, you didn’t act like our father. And that is why we had to let you go. On June 25, 2024, we, your sons and daughters, flooded the streets of Kenya. We didn’t come to demand power. We didn’t come to serve political interests. We came for something bigger—justice, good governance, and an end to impunity. We were leaderless but focused, united by one goal: to reclaim our country from the hands of a corrupt and oppressive regime. And Baba, our voices were so loud that they shook the very foundation of this government. The Finance Bill was dropped, and an entire cabinet dissolved. You saw us, Baba. You congratulated us. You knew we were not fighting for positions but for our future. You knew we were not tribal or partisan. We were Kenyans—tribeles...
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How the Galana Kulalu Project aims to combat Food Insecurity in Kenya

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By Victor Oyuko  In a significant move that could reshape Kenya’s agricultural landscape, the government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Al Dahra Group, marking a pivotal step in the ambitious Galana Kulalu Food Security Project. According to Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho, this collaboration was cemented during serious engagements that culminated in the signing ceremony, which was witnessed by His Excellency President William Ruto. Unlocking Potential Through Partnership The partnership aims to unlock the vast potential of 200,000 acres of land in the Galana Kulalu region, where feasibility and technical studies are set to commence. This initiative focuses on enhancing irrigated food production, addressing food security concerns, creating jobs, and reducing reliance on imported crops. The anticipated Foreign Direct Investment is expected to exceed USD 800 million, a figure that highlights the project’s potential to stimulate the local economy. Ad...
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Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho Drives Strategic Investment Plan for Sustainable Agriculture

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By Victor Oyuko   Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho has emerged as a guiding force in Kenya's agricultural landscape, especially as the nation prepares for the launch of the National Irrigation Strategic Investment Plan (NISIP) on March 21, 2025. This comprehensive plan aims to expand irrigation across 1.5 million acres by 2030 while emphasizing complementary investments in water harvesting, storage reservoirs, and optimized infrastructure. The commitment to immediate needs, alongside long-term sustainability, is central to creating a robust irrigation system capable of adapting to future demands and volatile climatic conditions. Through his leadership, Kimotho underscores the significance of this initiative for the future of Kenyan agriculture. A Strategic Roadmap for Agricultural Challenges NISIP serves as a strategic roadmap designed to address critical challenges in agriculture, including water-use efficiency, infrastructure modernization, institutional strengthening, and climate ...
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President William Ruto, Stop Persecuting Kenyans.

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By Victor Patience Oyuko  Mr. President, Kenyans are tired. Tired of your government’s calculated oppression, tired of human rights abuses, tired of the abductions, and tired of your administration’s blatant disregard for the dignity of ordinary citizens. The brutal arrest and humiliation of Grace Njoki Mulei is not just another statistic of police brutality; it is a searing indictment of your leadership and a grim reflection of where this nation is headed under your rule. Grace Mulei, a 61-year-old retired nurse, should be enjoying her retirement in peace, having dedicated her life to serving Kenyans. Instead, she was dragged across the floor of Ladnan Hospital like a criminal in broad daylight, arrested for exercising her democratic right to protest. Her “crime”? Speaking up about the glaring failures of the Social Health Authority (SHA) system that replaced the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF)—a system whose inefficiencies have left countless Kenyans stranded and dying in h...
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