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Ruto commissions Ziwa 2 Earth Dam to irrigate 500 acres in Soy

Sacco ReviewOctober 13, 202606 mins

Soy farmers are set to benefit from a new irrigation project commissioned by President William Ruto. Plans are underway to expand the scheme and bring thousands more acres under irrigation The project is expected to open new opportunities for farmers beyond traditional rain-fed agriculture. President William Ruto has commissioned the Ziwa 2 Earth Dam Irrigation…

Kenya targets 1.5 million more acres under irrigation

Sacco ReviewOctober 8, 202603 mins

Kenya plans to put an additional 1.5 million acres under irrigation Government is targeting commercial and small-scale farmers in the expansion New irrigation schemes aim to reduce reliance on rainfall and climate variability Kenya plans to bring an additional 1.5 million acres of farmland under irrigation as it moves to cut its reliance on rainfed…

MP Maingi urges waiver of Sh120 million rice farmers’ debt in Mwea

Sacco ReviewJune 24, 202603 mins

Mwea Member of Parliament Mary Maingi has appealed to the national government to waive a Sh120 million debt owed by rice farmers in her constituency, warning that the financial burden has continued to drain producers and stall growth in the sector. Speaking during President William Ruto’s visit to Kirinyaga, Maingi said the debt, accumulated since…

State spearheads Galana Kulalu Project to transform arid land into fertile, food-producing zones

Sacco ReviewJuly 28, 202504 mins

The government through the National Irrigation Authority, (NIA) and the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation is spearheading the Galana Kulalu Food Security Project which aims to transform previously arid land into fertile, food-producing zones bolstering Kenya’s food security. The NIA’s primary role has been to construct essential irrigation infrastructure, including a comprehensive canal system,…

National Irrigation Authority receives Ksh3B to rehabilitate Ahero Irrigation Scheme

Sacco ReviewNovember 21, 2023November 21, 202302 mins

The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) has received Ksh3 billion boost from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to rehabilitate the Ahero Irrigation Scheme in Kisumu county. The revelation was made when the JICA technical team paid a courtesy call to Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o in his office. Led by Hayashi Kenji, the delegation said the…