Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has commissioned two major water dam projects in Lunga Lunga Sub-County, aimed at improving water access and enhancing food security in the region.
The Naserian and Kasemeni dams, located in Mwereni Ward, are equipped with micro-irrigation components and are expected to serve more than 2,000 households with reliable water for both domestic and agricultural use.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Achani said the projects were jointly funded and implemented by the Kwale County Government in partnership with the Saidia Kwale Foundation.
Governor Achani said her administration has made significant strides in water infrastructure development, citing the construction of over 60 dams across Lunga Lunga and Kinango sub-counties, the drilling of 100 boreholes in Matuga and Msambweni, and the laying of more than 600 kilometers of water pipelines across the county.
She emphasized that irrigation remains a key driver of food security, economic growth, and poverty reduction, noting that the new dams represent a major step toward addressing water scarcity and food shortages in Kwale’s arid areas.
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“These projects will enhance domestic water supply and irrigation to ensure all-year-round farming. Kwale will continue partnering with organizations and private institutions to implement community-based projects that positively impact our people,” Achani said.
Saidia Kwale Foundation founder Hendrik Stegenga reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to supporting climate-resilient projects that promote sustainable development in the county.
“We are proud to be part of this initiative that not only provides water but also nurtures opportunity and hope through irrigated agriculture,” said Stegenga, adding that water remains a basic human right and that climate change must be tackled through inclusive and innovative strategies.
Local residents welcomed the projects, expressing relief over improved water access. The dams will greatly reduce the long distances families previously walked in search of water and open up new opportunities for agribusiness.
The projects are expected to strengthen community resilience, promote food security, and improve livelihoods across the coastal county.
By Obegi Malack
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