Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho and NIA CEO Charles Muasya, who hosted the President during the commissioning, said the project is expected to directly benefit 1,000 people and indirectly support another 5,000 through employment and related economic activities. President William Ruto accompanied by other nationl leaders during the commissioning of the Ziwa 2 Earth Dam Irrigation Project in Uasin Gishu County on Monday, October 12, 2026. PHOTO | PCSPresident William Ruto has commissioned the Ziwa 2 Earth Dam Irrigation Project in Uasin Gishu County, a scheme expected to bring 500 acres under irrigation and support 1,000 farming households.The project, located in Sirikwa Location, Soy Constituency, is intended to reduce farmers’ reliance on rain-fed agriculture by providing a more reliable water supply for crop production.According to the National Irrigation Authority (NIA), rehabilitation works began in June 2025 and are substantially complete. The remaining farmer connections and fencing of the dam are expected to be completed by the end of November 2026.The works included desilting the dam and reconstructing its embankment, increasing its water storage capacity to one million cubic metres. Two solar-powered pumping systems have also been installed to supply water for irrigation.Irrigation Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho and NIA CEO Charles Muasya, who host...
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