President William Ruto has said In the next 36 months they’re going to deliver water for irrigation from Mwache dam to stabilize the food situation in Kwale County.
Speaking during the Groundbreaking Ceremony Of Mwache Dam in kwale the head of state said that Water harvesting is a very important component of unlocking the ability to grow enough food, create food security, and also deliver water to homes and livestock.
“in the next 36 months we’re going to deliver water for irrigation from Mwache dam so that we can stabilize the food situation in Kwale County.”
President Ruto said that in the next 3 months they will be launching the long awaited Mzima II water project.
Mzima II is the biggest water project in the Coastal region straddling five counties and expected to serve over 1.5 million residents.
Mzima II was poised to unlock the economic potential of the Coast region in terms of agriculture, manufacturing and livestock sector.
Mwache dam to stabilize the food situation in Kwale County
The Mzima II concept, first done in the 60s during the construction of the current Mzima line, was in anticipation of serving an expanded population in the coastal region.
The 220-km line will complement the existing dilapidated line which is often prone to frequent bursts that led to massive loss of water and dry pipes for weeks before repairs.
Mzima II will have a daily carrying capacity of over 105 million litres against the current capacity of 40,000 cubic meters.
The new project will also have several provisions for water outlets including strategic watering points for wildlife inside Tsavo National Park.