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PS Kimotho Inspects Taita Taveta Irrigation Projects Aimed at Boosting Food Security

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  By Victor Oyuko Oyuko During a site visit to Taita Taveta County, Principal Secretary for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho led a high-level team to inspect two major irrigation projects that are expected to improve food production, create jobs, and strengthen rural livelihoods. His visit, supported by county leaders and national agencies, focused on assessing the rehabilitation of the Buruma Irrigation Scheme and the development of the Lower River Lumi and Murabani Irrigation Project. The inspection was part of the government’s wider effort to scale up irrigation infrastructure in key counties and ensure farming communities can access water all year round. PS Kimotho, speaking during the visit, reaffirmed the national government’s commitment under the leadership of the President to expand irrigated agriculture as a core strategy for economic transformation, food security, and household income growth. Buruma Irrigation Scheme: Restoring and Expanding One of the key stops during the ins...
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PS Kimotho leads Public Participation in Radat Dam Development Plan Roll Out

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  By Victor Patience Oyuko  In Baringo County, momentum is building around one of Kenya’s most transformative infrastructure projects—Radat Dam. A vision long spoken of is now taking structured form under the stewardship of Principal Secretary for Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho. On a significant day of public engagement, the people of Mogotio were invited to the decision-making arena, not as bystanders, but as critical participants in shaping a future defined by secure water access, expanded agriculture, and sustainable livelihoods. A New Chapter for Perkerra and Beyond The Radat Dam project, strategically positioned about 25 kilometers south of Marigat township, is poised to unlock agricultural and economic transformation across the region. The design of the dam seeks to tame and utilize the floodwaters of the local river, channelling its seasonal chaos into structured opportunity. At the center of its ambition lies the Perkerra Irrigation Scheme, a decades-old lifeline that ha...
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PS Kimotho Hosts IWMI for Talks on Strengthening Irrigation through NISIP

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By Victor Patience Oyuko   Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho welcomed a high-level delegation from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) to Maji House for a transformative engagement centered on strengthening Kenya’s irrigation and water resource management systems. The meeting, held today at Maji House, was marked by candid dialogue, data-driven reflection, and a shared sense of urgency to revamp the country’s irrigation landscape. PS Kimotho described the meeting as a powerful opportunity to align Kenya’s national irrigation goals with IWMI’s extensive global expertise. He reaffirmed that the State Department remains fully committed to the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP), which outlines an ambitious but achievable target: expanding the area under irrigation to 1 million acres over the next decade. This vision, he said, is not only about acreage but about transforming the very architecture of how Kenya manages its precious water resou...
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PS Kimotho to Lead Public Dialogue on Radat Dam Land Compensation and Ecosystem Restoration

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 By Victor Patience Oyuko  In the heart of Baringo County, an awakening is taking shape — one forged through water, public will, and visionary leadership. The Radat Dam project, situated approximately 25 kilometres south of Marigat township, is not just a construction site. It is a symbol of national intent and a bold stride towards sustainable development in Kenya's arid and semi-arid regions.  On Friday, 13th June 2025, a vital moment in this journey will unfold — a public participation forum focusing on ecosystem restoration and land compensation, led by Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo and supported by Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho. This event is more than a community gathering. It is a demonstration of how public participation, grounded in transparency and dialogue, can become a cornerstone of infrastructural transformation. A Dam with Purpose and Power The Radat Dam, with a planned capacity of 124 million cubic meters, is no ordinary p...
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7 Ways NISIP and Microbi Agrotech Africa Are Redefining the Future of Irrigation in Kenya

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  In the shifting landscape of Kenyan agriculture, a quiet revolution is unfolding — one driven not by chance, but by strategic intent, patriotic zeal, and international collaboration. The National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP), under the guidance of the State Department for Irrigation, has taken a bold step forward in redefining Kenya’s irrigation future. In a significant engagement with Microbi Agrotech Africa Private Limited, a private sector leader with deep roots in sustainable agriculture, a new chapter has been opened — one rooted in promise, innovation, and a fierce commitment to the Kenyan farmer. At the centre of this emerging transformation is the conviction that Kenya’s food security is a matter of national pride and that its agricultural destiny can no longer be left to traditional methods alone. The path forward must be bold, regenerative, and collaborative — and that is exactly what the meeting between the State Department and Microbi Agrotech Africa Pr...
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How Korea and Kenya could transform Irrigation through NISIP

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By Victor Patience Oyuko   In a world grappling with climate change, population growth, and volatile food prices, strategic international cooperation has become the cornerstone of sustainable development. For Kenya, one such promising alliance is with South Korea—a nation globally recognized for its technological advancement, agricultural efficiency, and commitment to innovation. As highlighted in a recent high-level engagement involving Kenya's Principal Secretary for Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho, and South Korea's Ambassador to Kenya, His Excellency Kang Hyung-shik, the future of Kenya's food systems could be fundamentally reshaped through partnerships rooted in the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP). What Is NISIP and Why Does It Matter? The National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP), officially launched on 21st March 2025, is Kenya's comprehensive blueprint for revitalizing the irrigation sector. It is not just a plan; it is a national statem...
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How Kenya and South Korea Could Transform Agriculture Through NISIP

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By Victor Patience Oyuko  In a world grappling with climate change, population growth, and volatile food prices, strategic international cooperation has become the cornerstone of sustainable development. For Kenya, one such promising alliance is with South Korea—a nation globally recognized for its technological advancement, agricultural efficiency, and commitment to innovation. As highlighted in a recent high-level engagement involving Kenya's Principal Secretary for Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho, and South Korea's Ambassador to Kenya, His Excellency Kang Hyung-shik, the future of Kenya's food systems could be fundamentally reshaped through partnerships rooted in the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP). What Is NISIP and Why Does It Matter? The National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP), officially launched on 21st March 2025, is Kenya's comprehensive blueprint for revitalizing the irrigation sector. It is not just a plan; it is a national stateme...
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