The delegation also inspected progress at the Mwache Main Dam, a key investment in enhancing water security for Mombasa and Kwale counties.

Discussions focused on financing the proposed 186-million-litre-per-day Mwache Water Treatment Plant and associated transmission pipelines to strengthen bulk water supply and meet growing demand across the Coast Region.

Yesterday, I accompanied CS for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Eng. Eric Muriithi Mugaa, CWWDA Chairman Mr. Kadhua Jimmy Kahindi, MBS, and CEO Mr. Hamoud Mgunza in hosting European Investment Bank (EIB) Director General Mr. Andrew McDowell and his delegation at Mwache Dam.

The project will provide reliable access to clean water for approximately 137,000 people and 10 institutions across 10 centres, improving public health, supporting livelihoods and enabling economic growth in the region.

The project features a River Ndarugu intake weir, a 6.6-million-litre water treatment plant, a 101km conveyance network, seven storage tanks with a combined capacity of 3.325 million litres, and a solar-powered booster station.

Today, I accompanied CS for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Eng. @mugaa_eric in joining H.E. President @WilliamsRuto to commission the KSh 1.47 billion Mwala Cluster Water Supply Project in Mbiuni, Machakos County.

Irrigation Secretary Tanui said Kenya’s engagement in Abu Dhabi will also focus on the water-food-energy nexus, with emphasis on scaling up smallholder farmer-led irrigation.

PS Korir noted that national water access stands at 76%, safely managed sanitation at 41% and sewered sanitation at 16%. He challenged delegates to move “from projects seeking finance to investment-ready projects seeking the right financing partners.”

The CS urged stakeholders to strengthen service delivery and ensure Kenyans receive reliable, efficient and sustainable services. He called on all to ensure Kenya goes to Abu Dhabi with one voice, presenting a coherent national position and clear priorities.

Sponsored by Nation Media Group and the Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia in Kenya, the conference brought together sector stakeholders as Kenya prepares for the UN-Waterater Conference in Abu Dhabi in December 2026.

Together with PS Julius Korir, CBS, and Irrigation Secretary Joel Tanui, we joined Cabinet Secretary Eng. Mugaa Murithi Eric as he delivered the keynote address at the opening of the Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Conference – Road to Abu Dhabi.

The project reinforces the Government’s commitment to expanding access to clean water and improving livelihoods.

Upon completion, it will improve access to reliable and safe water for residents across Uasin Gishu and Nandi counties, including Kapseret, Langas, Racecourse, Mosoriot and Lelmokwo.

The project features a water treatment plant with a capacity of 24,375m³ per day, alongside a rising main and storage tank.

I accompanied CS for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Eng. Eric Mugaa and PS for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir, CBS, to inspect the Kipkarren Water Supply Project in Uasin Gishu County, which is currently 82% complete.

Thwake Dam is now 94% complete, with the Government and AfDB committed to completing the water, irrigation and hydropower components.

The project will strengthen water security and expand reliable water supplies across West Pokot County.
Present were water sector agency leadership and the project technical team.

Later, we inspected Lot 1 of the Siyoi–Muruny Water Supply Project at Kapsait. The dam, designed to store 8.9 million m³ of water, is 92% complete. PS Korir urged the contractor to sustain progress and meet the Presidential Directive to complete the dam by December 2026.

We began at the Kapenguria–Makutano Sewerage Project, which is 99% complete and transitioning into the Defects Liability Period. The wastewater treatment plant will have a capacity of 3,000m³ per day, improving sanitation and environmental health.

Today, I accompanied PS for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir, CBS, to inspect two key projects in West Pokot County.

PS Korir reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to working closely with AfDB to expedite project preparation, mobilisation and implementation to strengthen water security and sanitation services.

Discussions also covered pipeline investments, including Thwake Downstream Works, Phase II of the Kenya Towns Programme and Phase III of the Nairobi Rivers Sewerage Improvement Project.

The meeting focused on accelerating ongoing programmes, including the completion of Thwake Multipurpose Dam and the closure of the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Programme, while fast-tracking the National Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Programme – Phase I

Today, PS for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir, CBS, held discussions with an African Development Bank (AfDB) delegation led by its Director for Water and Sanitation, Mr. Mtchera Chirwa, to review the Bank’s water and sanitation portfolio in Kenya.

Later, we inspected the Moi’s Bridge–Matunda Water Supply Project, which is 66% complete. Upon completion, it is expected to provide reliable water services to approximately 104,000 people (23,112 households) across Uasin Gishu, Kakamega and Trans Nzoia counties by 2040.

Implemented by the North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency, the KSh 350 million project will serve 9,000 people in Phase One and expand coverage to 12,000 people across more than 10 sub-locations in Phase Two.

Yesterday we hosted H.E. the President at Kapyego Market in Marakwet East, Elgeyo Marakwet County, where he commissioned the Kapyego Water Project.

The initiative aims to promote economic empowerment, self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods for project-affected households.
Present was Kasemeni Ward MCA Hon. Victor Safari Nyanje.

Following calls to fast-track the process, PS Korir directed the project management team to commence motorcycle issuance on Monday, in line with the established legal and regulatory framework.

The beneficiaries, who selected the transport sector under the Livelihood Restoration Programme, are set to receive motorcycles to support income generation and restore their livelihoods.

Together with Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir, CBS, today we held a public participation meeting with 347 Project Affected Persons (PAPs) at the Mwache Dam Project site in Kasemeni Ward, Kwale County.

The Government remains committed to completing Thwake while addressing community concerns and ensuring the project delivers its intended benefits.

At Mavindini Market, residents raised project concerns. We committed to establish committees to address blasting grievances and strengthen grievance redress, alongside engagements with affected communities every two months.

The dam is 95% complete and will store 688M m³ of water, supply 150,000 m³ of treated water daily to over 1.3M people, generate 20MW of power and support irrigation of up to 100,000 acres. Works will be accelerated to enable water impounding by end of January 2027.

Today, together with Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir, CBS, we inspected the Thwake Multipurpose Project in Makueni County, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to fast-tracking its completion.

The meeting brought together the World Bank Team, led by Task Team Leader Ms. Pascaline Wanjiku, and representatives from the Ministries of Health and Education, Water Resources Authority and Water Sector Trust Fund.

The meeting also discussed the participation of Water Works Development Agencies, fast-tracking the Implementation Agreement, and strengthening communication and documentation to showcase K-WASH’s impact across the country.

The Programme currently stands at 11% implementation progress, with discussions focusing on fast-tracking Cycle 2 Phase 2 results verification to facilitate timely disbursement of funds and maintain momentum.

I represented the Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation in chairing the K-WASH Programme wrap-up meeting, which reviewed implementation progress and measures to accelerate delivery.

Also present were officials from the National Water Harvesting & Storage Authority, North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency and the West Pokot County administration, among other stakeholders

The project will strengthen water security and improve reliable water supply to communities across West Pokot County, supporting socio-economic development in the region.

Lot 2, which includes the water treatment works at Kabichbich, storage tanks and approximately 127.2 km of transmission and distribution pipelines, is complete.

Lot 1 comprises a 30-metre-high dam designed to impound 8.9 million cubic metres of water and is currently 89% complete. The PS commended the project team and urged the contractor to fast-track the remaining works to enable water impounding to commence in November this year.

I accompanied Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation, Julius Korir, CBS, in inspecting Lot 1 of the Siyoi-Muruny Water Supply Project at Kapsait, West Pokot County, to assess progress.

The Mwache Dam an 84m RCC gravity dam, first of its kind in the region will harness Mwache River flows for water supply & irrigation in Mombasa & Kwale.
136M m³ reservoir capacity, 186,000 m³ daily supply, serving 1.6M+ people. As of July 2026: 85.1% complete.

The President commissioned the Fulugani Comprehensive, Nunguni Primary and Mwache EDC Schools, built as part of the project's community development interventions, and handed over livelihood restoration items to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) to support their economic recovery.

Yesterday, together with CS Eng. Eric Mugaa and PS Julius Korir, CBS, we received H.E. President Dr. William Samoei Ruto, who visited the Mwache Multipurpose Dam Project in Kwale County to inspect progress and commission key community infrastructure.

The inspection focused on ensuring the sites are ready and all necessary arrangements are in place for the Presidential visit.

I accompanied Cabinet Secretary Eng. Eric Mugaa and Principal Secretary Julius Korir in inspecting Mwache Main Dam and Fulugani Primary School as preparations continue ahead of H.E. the President’s visit tomorrow.

The inspection reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to delivering the project on schedule while ensuring improved water security and sustainable livelihoods for communities in Mombasa and Kwale.

We also inspected Fulugani Primary School, relocated under the project and now ready for handover, as well as community water pans being implemented under the Livelihood Restoration Programme to support domestic, livestock and agricultural needs.

Upon completion, Mwache Dam will supply approximately 186,000 cubic metres of water per day to Mombasa and Kwale counties, significantly strengthening water security in the Coast Region.

The inspection assessed the progress, quality of works and readiness of critical project components. The Main Dam is now 92% complete, the Lower Check Dam 94%, with overall project progress at 85%.

Together with the Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation, Mr. Julius Korir, CBS, today we led an inspection of key components of the Mwache Dam Project in Kwale County as preparations continue ahead of the planned visit by H.E. President William Samoei Ruto.

The project remains on course to enhance water security and livelihoods in Kwale and Mombasa counties.

The meeting reviewed construction, land acquisition, LRP,community water infrastructure,GBV and relocated schools.The PS also briefed stakeholders on the planned Presidential visit,which will mark key milestones, including water impounding and the handover of completed facilities

accompanied PS for Water & Sanitation Julius Korir as he chaired the monthly technical progress meeting for the Mwache Dam Project in Fulugani, Kwale County.
The project is now 85% complete, with the Main Dam at 92% and Lower Check Dam at 94%.

Kenya's challenge isn't rainfall volume — it's timing & prolonged dry spells. Storage turns erratic rainfall into dependable supply.
Showcased the Mwache Multipurpose Dam, Kwale: 84m high, 136M m³ capacity, 186,000 m³ daily to Mombasa & Kwale, benefiting 1.6M+ people.

Represented the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation at the Africa Water Gateway Conference in Durban, highlighting Kenya's water storage investments as key to climate resilience.

Commended Burundi for hosting, Tanzania & Uganda for participating, and the Technical Advisory Committee for its preliminary work solidarity & partnership remain key to fulfilling the Committee's mandate.

Represented CS Eng. Eric Mugaa at the Nile Council of Ministers Special Committee Meeting in Bujumbura, Burundi, reviewing concerns on Eastern Nile investment projects. Reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to cooperation & equitable management of shared Nile Basin water resources.

The PS directed that the project be placed under a Rapid Results Initiative, with weekly progress reporting, increased manpower and equipment, and 24-hour operations to accelerate completion and improve water supply to Kapenguria, Makutano and surrounding areas.

I accompanied Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Julius Korir, CBS, to Lot 1 of the Siyoi–Muruny Water Supply Project in Kapsait, West Pokot County, where the dam is now 87.4% complete, with a storage capacity of 8.9 million cubic metres.

With the expected El Niño rains and the project’s large catchment, we are optimistic the reservoir can fill in one rainy season. I appreciate the people and leadership of Kitui and Makueni for their continued support.

I visited the site this morning to witness the resumption. Priority works include completing the concrete phase, constructing the Makueni–Kitui Bridge and installing dam gates. The contractor has been directed to work day and night, with dam filling targeted for January 2027.

Construction works at the Thwake Multi-Purpose Water Development Programme have officially resumed after a nearly two-year hiatus, following the Government’s securing of Sh10.6B in financing from AfDB.

Discussions centred on collaboration in restoration & sustainable management of the river ecosystem, plus wider partnership areas research, innovation & capacity building.

Attended a meeting this afternoon with PS Julius Korir, CBS, the Chairperson, VC & Management of @StrathmoreUni, and @WRA_Kenya, to discuss protection of the riparian reserve along the Ngong River within the university's vicinity.

PS Korir emphasised accountability, compliance & prudent management of public resources audits strengthen transparency, efficiency & service delivery.

Attended the External Auditors' Exit Meeting for the In-Year Audit of the State Department for Water & Sanitation, FY 2025/2026, chaired by PS Julius Korir, CBS. We reviewed audit findings & agreed on measures to address issues identified.

The PS reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to working with development partners to strengthen water utilities and improve service delivery for all Kenyans.

Joined PS Julius Korir, CBS, as he chaired an AFD implementation mission meeting on Technical Assistance for high-performing water utilities focusing on utility diagnostics, asset renewal, automation, real-time monitoring, and capacity building.

Phase 1 of the Oyugis Water Supply Project is complete, with Phase 2 including 56.9 km of distribution lines and 400 consumer connections currently at 23% completion. Once done, the project will deliver safe, reliable, and affordable water to the people of Homa Bay.

Accompanied CS Eng. Eric Mugaa on a courtesy call on Homa Bay Governor H.E. Gladys Wanga and Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga to discuss the county's water portfolio, ahead of an inspection of the Oyugis & Kendu Bay Last Mile Connectivity Water Supply Projects.

Reviewed project progress, addressed outstanding challenges, and assessed preparedness for the upcoming National Urban Water and Sanitation Program with KTSWSSP lessons to guide its implementation ahead of the December 2026 completion deadline.

Joined PS Julius Korir, CBS, who chaired the KTSWSSP Program Steering Committee meeting, bringing together CEOs and project teams from all implementing Water Works Development Agencies.

Also discussed the Water Sector Digitisation Strategy to strengthen data collection and evidence-based decision-making.

Attended the monthly Heads of Departments meeting chaired by PS Julius Korir, CBS, focusing on progress of Thwake, Mwache & Siyoi Muruny Dam projects addressing bottlenecks and keeping impoundment timelines on track.

Discussions focused on project progress, compensation for Project Affected Persons, and Livelihood Restoration Programmes reaffirming the Ministry's commitment to successful delivery while safeguarding host communities.

Joined CS Eng. Eric Mugaa & PS Julius Korir, CBS, for an inspection of the Mwache Dam Main Dam site in Fulugani, Kwale County this morning, before the CS chaired the monthly Stakeholder Management Meeting.

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Visited the Mwache Dam site to inspect progress firsthand. On track for impoundment by October 2026! Once complete, the dam will store 136 million m³ of water and supply 186,000 m³/day to over 1.6 million residents in Kwale and Mombasa counties.

Mwache Dam update Overall completion at 82.2% Main Dam at 90%,Lower Check Dam at 88%. Impoundment preparations, Livelihood Restoration and Environmental & Social Safeguards all on track. PS Korir emphasised sustained coordination to deliver remaining works on time and to standard

I accompanied PS Julius Korir, CBS, as he chaired the Mwache Dam monthly technical meeting at the Dam Administration Building in Fulugani, Kwale County, where the Project Management Unit presented implementation updates.

Regular security engagements remain key to ensuring smooth and safe project implementation as we count down to impoundment on 1st October 2026.

Chaired the Monthly Security Meeting for the Mwache Dam Project at Fulugani Village, Kwale County today reviewing security matters, assessing emerging risks, and agreeing on mitigation measures to safeguard the project, workers, and surrounding communities.

Upon completion, the dam will supply 186,000 m³ of water per day to Kwale and Mombasa counties, boosting water security and economic growth across the Coast region.
"We are ready to impound the water!"