Dr. William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H., met with the leadership of the water sector at State House, Nairobi on 8th October, 2025
The President reiterated the need for transformation in the sector which is key in the achievement of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). He noted that water is a central pillar of BETA, an enabler of the economic growth through agricultural revitalization that will be achieved through irrigation.
Dr. Ruto said the construction of 40 to 45 mega dams over the next decade aims to increase water access for domestic and agricultural irrigation to ensure food security.
Other areas of discussion centered on innovative financing approaches, particularly using a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework in the implementation of the water projects. The President added that there was need to expand land under irrigation from two million and three million acres to boost agricultural production and reduce dependency on rain-fed agriculture.
Dr. Ruto emphasized the major role of good governance and efficiency in the management of the water sector for improved service delivery.
The meeting brought together Chairpersons of the Board and Chief Executive Officers of the water agencies, officials from the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation leadership led by the Cabinet Secretary Eng. Eric Mugaa. Also present was the Irrigation Principal Secretary CPA Ephantus Kimotho.
