Irrigation PS, CPA Ephantus Kimotho, held a Performance Contract negotiation meeting FY 2024/ 2025 with the Authority.
The Authority outlined various targets and goals especially on the execution of its core mandate through implementation of various projects. The PS reiterated the need to ensure targets and objectives set are smart, achievable and most importantly, serves the public in terms of provision of water and flood control.
Ag. CEO John Muhia said the Authority has aligned its strategic objectives to the aspirations and agenda of the current administration; the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda, where water is a key enabler of the BETA. In particular, water for Irrigation will enhance food security.
The Board intends to put all efforts towards contributing effectively and efficiently to the achievement of the National Development Agenda as espoused in the Kenya Vision 2030 MTP IV, keeping in mind the specific priorities of the National Water Authority.
Bearing in mind the imperative of inclusivity, we will implement the following Strategic Intents during the Financial Year:
- Construct dams for water harvesting and storage for Irrigation and other multi-purpose uses
- Carry out Survey, Design and ESIA for flood control projects
- Undertake flood control mapping on various sites across the country
Some of the projects to be implemented during this Financial Year 2024-2025 are:
- Completion of Siyoi- Muruny’ dam in West Pokot County.
- Umaa Dam Water Supply – construction ongoing.
- Complete the Construction of the 235m diversion culvert and draw-off
- Construct and complete a 23m intake tower
- Construct and complete the Coffer Dam
- Commence and complete grouting works
- Commence the construction of the embarkment
- Commence and complete construction of spillway works
- Put in place necessary requirements and processes for the implementation of Bosto Dam project in Bomet County.
- Flood control
The Authority undertakes on behalf of the National Government, mitigation measures against the effects of flooding to protect lives and property. Consequently, the Authority will undertake flood control activities in the following areas:
- Complete the construction of River Kawalase flood control project in Turkana County
- Complete the construction of River Nzoia (Budalangi) flood control project in Busia County
- Complete the construction of River Lumshi flood control project in Lamu County
- Complete the construction of Mukaba Katipanga flood control project in Murang’a County
- Complete the construction of River Kuja flood control project in Migori County
- Complete the construction of River Sabwani flood control project in Trans-Nzoia County
- Complete the construction of River Yala (Lake Kanyaboli) flood control project in Busia/Siaya Counties
- Complete the construction of River Nyakitari Simbi flood control project in Kericho County
Present in the meeting were Irrigation Secretary Eng. Vincent Kabuti, Secretary Administration Kipkemei Yatich, Director Land Reclamation Ian Thande, Chief Finance Officer Daniel Kihara, Chief Economist Peter Kinuthia, Ag. Deputy Director Water Management; Daniel Odero among other officials.
Management team from the Authority and the Performance Contract Committee were also present.