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Photo: Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho during an inspection visit at the Rwabura Irrigation Development Project.   In the verdant expanses of Gatundu South, Kiambu County, a transformative project has taken root, symbolizing hope and prosperity for thousands. The Rwabura Irrigation Development Project stands as a beacon of success in Kenya's agricultural sector. From the moment of his appointment as Irrigation Principal Secretary, PS Ephantus Kimotho was a man on a mission. He wasted no time in orchestrating the final touches that would see the Rwabura Irrigation Development Project not just cross the finish line but do so with flying colors.  His hands-on approach, characterized by regular stakeholder consultations and meticulous inspection visits, ensured that every aspect of the project was fine-tuned to perfection. Spanning 1,500 acres, the project is a lifeline for 3,000 members, in line with the the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). It champions food s...

  Photo Courtesy: @ephantuskim at a past meeting with the World Bank Kenya official.  In the heart of Kenya's coastal region, a transformative initiative is taking shape under the stewardship of Irrigation Principal Secretary CPA Ephantus Kimotho.  The Mwache Multipurpose Dam Project, a beacon of hope for the arid landscapes of Mombasa and Kwale Counties, is not just an infrastructure project; it is a lifeline. Mid-last year, PS Kimotho, soon after his appointment to the state department of irrigation, embarked on a mission to intertwine the sustainability of the Mwache Dam with the livelihoods of the local communities.  His approach was holistic, integrating watershed conservation activities with community development, ensuring that the project would not only provide water but also secure the future of the people. The dam, envisioned as a game-changer, promises to deliver an additional 186,000 m³/day of fresh water for domestic use, irrigation, and more. This ambit...

Photo Courtesy: @ephantuskim during a meeting with a team from CRBC In a historic move that promises to transform the landscape of Isiolo County, State Department of Irrigation PS, Ephantus Kimotho, has spearheaded the implementation of the Isiolo Dam, a project poised to usher in a new era of prosperity and resilience for the region. Early this year, PS Kimotho engaged the community in a sensitization meeting about the proposed dam, which boasts a significant storage capacity of 214 million cubic meters. This ambitious project is not just about water storage; it's a comprehensive plan to enhance the multipurpose water supply for Isiolo County and its neighboring areas. The dam is expected to play a pivotal role in irrigating over 100,000 acres designated for Feedlots and a Disease Control Zone, marking a major step forward in agricultural development. The Isiolo Dam stands as a beacon of hope in the fight against food insecurity, offering a sustainable solution for continuous crop...

On Monday, Kajiado County was illuminated with the promise of progress and development as the Kenya Vision 2030, Medium Term Plan IV 2023-2027 dissemination forum took place at Maasai Mara Technical Institute.  The forum, graced by the presence of State Department of Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Hon. Soipan Tuya, and Kajiado County Governor H.E Joseph Olelenku, was a milestone in accelerating social-economic transformation for a more competitive, inclusive, and resilient economy. The dissemination forum aimed to sensitize the public about the government's plans and the progress made in implementing Kenya Vision 2030. PS Kimotho highlighted the importance of engaging citizens through a collaborative approach, giving them a voice in decision-making processes, in line with the whole of government and whole of society approach. One of the notable aspects of the Medium Term Plan IV is the identification ...

  Photo: Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho with Ms. Kofler inspecting the Kandiu Irrigation Project.   On Saturday, the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Irrigation, CPA Ephantus Kimotho, hosted Ms. Baerbel Kofler, the Parliamentary State Secretary in the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.  Ms. Kofler's visit focused on the smallholder irrigation programme, which has successfully placed over 6,000 acres under irrigation through the completion of 19 irrigation projects. PS Kimotho announced that the upcoming phase IV of the programme will fund 5 irrigation projects in Kirinyaga, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi counties. Accompanied by PS Kimotho, Ms. Kofler conducted field tours of the projects, including the completed Kandiu Irrigation Project and the ongoing Kandeki Irrigation Project under Phase IV, both of which are part of the partnership with KfW. During the visit, the Irrigation PS also joined in the celebrations of the 61st Madarak...

Photo: PS Ephantus Kimotho inspecting the Mwea Irrigation and Development Project  Kenya is on the brink of a landmark increase in rice production, thanks to the ongoing Mwea Irrigation and Development Project. The project, once completed, is expected to significantly boost rice production in the country.  On Friday, the Principal Secretary for Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho, conducted a thorough site inspection of the Mwea Irrigation and Development Project. The primary objective of the inspection was to assess the impact of recent floods and to gauge the progress of the canal constructions. Following the inspection, PS Kimotho, alongside officials from the National Irrigation Authority, contractors, and other stakeholders, engaged in comprehensive discussions to address the challenges and emerging issues affecting the project's timely completion. During the deliberations, PS Kimotho revealed that the completed works have already contributed to an increase in paddy rice product...