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PS Kimotho celebrates irrigation achievements at end year Public Service Dinner

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Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho joined an esteemed gathering of public service leaders yesterday in Kisumu County for the End of Year Public Service Reflection Dinner. The event, hosted by Mr. Felix K. Koskei , EGH, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service , brought together Principal Secretaries, CEOs, Chairpersons of State Corporations, Directors General, and guest Cabinet Secretaries. The dinner provided a rare opportunity to take stock of the year’s milestones, celebrate successes, and strategically plan for 2026. For PS Ephantus Kimotho and the State Department for Irrigation, 2025 was a year defined by meaningful progress. Across the irrigation ecosystem, tangible results were recorded, from the launch of new large-scale projects to the expansion of smallholder irrigation schemes. These achievements reflect a deliberate and coordinated approach to transforming Kenya’s agricultural landscape through modern, climate-resilient irrigation systems. Advancing Flag...
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Irrigation Secretary Eng. Vincent Kabuti Leads German Delegation in Gatene Project Inspection

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The Gatene Irrigation Project in Manyatta Constituency , Embu County , received strong commendation today as a senior delegation from the German Cooperation , accompanied by officials from the State Department for Irrigation , conducted an extensive inspection of the scheme.  The mission was led by the Irrigation Secretary, Eng. Vincent Kabuti, OGW , and the Director for Irrigation Development, Mr. Daniel Odero , who hosted the visiting team from KfW and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development . The German delegation was headed by Mr. Yannic Kiewitt , who reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to supporting Kenya’s long-term irrigation expansion and climate-resilient agriculture . Their visit offered a detailed assessment of the project’s performance, especially now that it is under the defect liability period . The team confirmed that the entire system is fully functional, stable, and delivering tangible impact to farming households across the region. A...
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Advocates Await Bold, Boundless Bar as Mwaura Kabata Pursues LSK Presidency 2026–2028

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Advocates across Kenya often find themselves standing at a turning point in the life of the legal profession. The work is demanding, the environment is shifting, and each day presents new tests. Many navigate complex court corridors where the spaces for civic expression appear to shrink, where judicial independence feels increasingly fragile, and where misunderstanding about what the Bar represents continues to deepen. Within the Law Society of Kenya , familiar internal strains, welfare concerns, the slow pace of reform, declining morale, shape the daily realities of practice. This is the moment when leadership matters. It is here, at this intersection of uncertainty and possibility, that the choice of the next LSK President becomes especially significant. Among those stepping forward, one name carries the weight of both experience and a clear, lived understanding of the profession’s needs: Mwaura Kabata , the immediate outgoing Vice President of the Law Society of Kenya and an advoc...
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PS Kimotho Champions Smallholder Irrigation Expansion in Talks With German Delegation

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Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho today hosted a high-level German delegation led by Mr. Yannic Kiewitt , the Country Officer for Kenya at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development . The courtesy call came at a timely moment, arriving just months before the Government-to-Government negotiations scheduled for Summer 2026. The meeting provided a calm yet purposeful space to reflect on the long-standing partnership between Kenya and Germany, a partnership that has consistently delivered practical solutions for farmers and strengthened the foundations of irrigation development in the country. The discussions were not just ceremonial. They were a continuation of a journey that has shaped modern irrigation in Kenya, guided thousands of farmers toward better yields, and reinforced the shared belief that climate-resilient agriculture is central to national prosperity. For PS Ephantus Kimotho, the meeting affirmed one thing: partnerships grounded...
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Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho Celebrates 1,300 Graduands at KEWI Graduation Ceremony

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Kenya ’s journey toward climate resilience , food security , and sustainable development relies heavily on the people who work every day to manage, protect, and distribute its most essential resource: water. This truth was powerfully demonstrated today, Thursday, during the 37th Graduation Ceremony of the Kenya Water Institute (KEWI). The event brought together senior government officials, parents, trainers, partners in the water sector, and most importantly the 1,300 graduands who are now ready to step into one of the country’s most critical fields. Attending the ceremony was the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho , who delivered a message that went far beyond celebration. His remarks tied the day’s achievements to Kenya’s broader national goals, reminding graduates and stakeholders alike that the country is in a defining moment that demands expertise, innovation, and a relentless commitment to sustainable water solutions. A Ceremony Root...
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PS Ephantus Kimotho Assesses Progress of Kamata Irrigation Project in Mbeere North

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On Tuesday, 25th November 2025, Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho spent the day with farmers at the Kamata Irrigation Project in Mbeere North Sub-County , Embu County . The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with optimism, questions, and real stories of transformation already taking shape on the ground. This project, now 40 percent complete, will irrigate 420 acres and support 420 farming households once fully operational. For the families who depend on these lands, the project brings not only water but the promise of stability and progress. The Kamata visit also included a tour of households benefiting from the 80 Household Water Pans , each capable of holding 120,000 cubic metres of water. These water pans have quietly changed the rhythm of village life, giving families the ability to farm confidently even when rainfall patterns shift. Irrigation Principal Secretary Kimotho listened to their experiences, learned about their challenges, and witnessed firsthand the changes ...
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PS Ephantus Kimotho Launches Amboseli Irrigation Project

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On Saturday, 1st November 2025, Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho officially launched the Amboseli Irrigation Project , marking a turning point for pastoral and farming communities in Kajiado County .  The project is designed to tackle water scarcity , recurring droughts , and livestock deaths while opening new opportunities for irrigated farming and household water access. Standing among residents, local leaders, engineers, and administration teams, PS Ephantus Kimotho called the project “a practical solution to a real problem, not promises, but pipelines, tanks, and water that will flow for the people.” His message was clear: irrigation is not just about increasing crop yields, it is about life, dignity, and economic transformation for communities living in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). A Game-Changing Project for Livestock and Households The Amboseli Irrigation Project is structured to supply 3.6 million litres of water every day. This is enough to sustain 15...
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