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National Irrigation Authority Vision: 'Irrigation for a Food Secure and Prosperous Nation'

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On day two, which marked the official opening of the Mombasa International Show, the Authority, led by the Ag. Director ...
03/09/2026

On day two, which marked the official opening of the Mombasa International Show, the Authority, led by the Ag. Director of Irrigation Management Services, Eng. Jairus Serede on behalf of the CEO, hosted the day's Chief Guest Hon. Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, EGH, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, at our stand. He was accompanied by Hon. David Ernest Silinde, Tanzania's Deputy Minister for Agriculture.

The CS was taken through the various irrigation activities showcased at the stand to promote climate smart agriculture and trade initiatives for sustainable economic growth. He also interacted with our partners, staff and farmers.

Later, in his speech during the official opening ceremony, Hon. Sen. Kagwe urged Kenyans to pursue evidence based agriculture as they advance the 'From Farm to Port' agenda, this enhancing grain quality production and food security.

He concluded by presenting a trophy to the Authority for emerging No. 1 as the Best Agro-Processing Stand. NIA continues to showcase the impact of our various irrigation projects across the country.

Today H.E. Hon. William Samoei Ruto, PhD., CGH. President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-In-Chief of the Kenya D...
03/09/2026

Today H.E. Hon. William Samoei Ruto, PhD., CGH. President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-In-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces commissioned Rombo Clusters (Kisioki) Irrigation Development Project in Rombo Ward, Kajiado South Constituency, Kajiado County.

He was received by the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Eng. Eric Mugaa, Principal Secretary State Department for Irrigation, CPA Ephantus Kimotho CBS, the Authority’s Chairman of the Board, Eng. Gilbert Maluki, the Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Charles Muasya, MBS, NIA Board members, Management, local leaders and other senior government officials.

The project, drawing water from permanent springs including the Oljoro springs will irrigate a total of 5,500 acres across the Kisioki, Matepes, Esosioni and Oltepesi irrigation schemes.

With an estimated gross income of KES 1 billion from high-value horticultural crops, staple food crops, fruit trees, and livestock production, the project is set to create 6,000 direct jobs and 30,000 indirect jobs, significantly boosting local employment and food security.

The financial and economic analysis confirms the project's viability, with a payback period of less than one year. Phase 2 will put an additional 5,000 acres under irrigation, reinforcing the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

Key infrastructure includes extensive intake works, auxiliary structures and over 19.8 km of lined main and branch canals ensuring efficient water delivery.

Works on the Kisioki and Oltepesi schemes are 100% complete, with Esosioni at 99.5% and Matepes at 95%, targeting full completion by October 2026. Next steps include strengthening the capacity of the Irrigation Water Users Association (IWUA), providing quality input support, enhancing post-harvest handling facilities and rolling out Phase 2 to maximize the project’s economic impact.

This project underscores Kenya’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, wealth creation and food security as espoused in the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

Day one(1) at Mombasa International Show; County Patrons and Livestock Day went on smoothly with NIA stand attracting vi...
02/09/2026

Day one(1) at Mombasa International Show; County Patrons and Livestock Day went on smoothly with NIA stand attracting visitors and stakeholders from across the country.

The Authority also received yesterday's judging results scoring No.1 as the best agro-processing stand and No.2 as the best seed producing and marketing stand (Government).

The Authority is partnering with Tana River Sugar Company Limited and Tulma Global in the exhibitions where they are showcasing their production activities.

Join us tomorrow on the official show opening day as you learn more on NIA mandate, success of the Public Private Partnership(PPP) model in irrigation, farming practices and modern irrigated agricultural practices.

NIA is committed to providing courteous and excellent service delivery as we work towards a food secure and a prosperous Nation.

National Irrigation Authority is participating in the 2026 Mombasa International Show, taking place from September 2 to ...
01/09/2026

National Irrigation Authority is participating in the 2026 Mombasa International Show, taking place from September 2 to 6, 2026 at Jomo Kenyatta Showground, Mkomani, Mombasa. This year’s Agricultural Society of Kenya theme is “Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth”

Today was "Judging of Exhibitions day" where the Authority was judged in eight( 8) classes as the best stand that; interprets current show theme; agriculture based, seed producing and marketing stand, agro-processing stand, organization that supports/promotes community projects/services, Innovation and Invention stand, youth activities, empowerments ad capacity building and in research and development stand; non-educational.

Gates open to the public tomorrow September 2, 2026 during the County Patrons and Livestock Day.

We invite you to our stand to appreciate the climate smart agriculture and trade initiatives showcased as well as interact with technical experts on different areas like; the current status of irrigation in Kenya and the efforts the authority is putting to promote a food secure and a prosperous Nation.

Perkerra Irrigation Scheme conducted election for Irrigation Water Users’ Association (IWUA) Leaders today. A total of 1...
28/08/2026

Perkerra Irrigation Scheme conducted election for Irrigation Water Users’ Association (IWUA) Leaders today.

A total of 17 Block Leader positions were available across the scheme. Elections were conducted through secret ballot for 14 positions, while the other three (3) positions had candidates who were unopposed.

For the Feeder Leaders, a total of 54 positions were due for elections. The R5C/RFD feeder line conducted its elections successfully, while the other 53 Feeder Leader positions had candidates who were unopposed.

The five (5) members of the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) and the IWUA Chairperson were also unopposed, and therefore no elections were conducted for these positions.

The elections were conducted in an open, transparent and participatory manner, giving farmers an opportunity to exercise their democratic right to choose their representatives. The process reinforces democratic participation and establishes leadership that will support accountable and sustainable irrigation water management within Perkerra Irrigation Scheme.

At the World Water Week 2026 side event in Stockholm, Sweden, the keynote address highlighted the role of the Water Avai...
23/08/2026

At the World Water Week 2026 side event in Stockholm, Sweden, the keynote address highlighted the role of the Water Availability and Demand (WAD) Tool in advancing data-driven irrigation and water resources management.

On behalf of the Cabinet Secretary, the Irrigation Secretary Mr. Joel Tanui, highlighted Kenya’s significant potential for irrigation development and emphasized the need to capitalize on reliable data, technology and digital tools to strengthen planning, investment and water resources management. He underscored Kenya’s agenda of expanding irrigation and water storage, noting that reliable data is critical for guiding investment decisions, supporting evidence-based irrigation designs, improving water management and enhancing climate resilience.

The Irrigation Secretary highlighted the WAD Tool as an important digital innovation that provides a critical link between water data, policy, planning and investment. The tool enables decision-makers to better understand water availability and demand and translate this information into practical interventions for sustainable irrigation development.

The National Irrigation Authority (NIA), represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Charles Muasya and Ag. Director Irrigation Management Services Eng. Jairus Serede participated as a panelists alongside the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Kenya Water Institute (KEWI).

During the panel discussion, the NIA Chief Executive Officer applauded IWMI and FAO for their collaborative efforts in the co-development of the WAD Tool and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration, knowledge sharing and additional capacity building to strengthen its application and institutional uptake.

The session concluded with a call to action for all stakeholders to invest in the continued development, refinement and application of the WAD Tool to strengthen climate resilience and sustainable water management.

As Kenya expands its irrigation and water storage capacity, the commitment remains clear, to transform water data into actionable knowledge, translate knowledge into sound policy and convert policy into strategic investments that improve livelihoods, strengthen food security, enhance climate resilience and deliver sustainable water systems.

Today, the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) hosted the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Eng. E...
21/08/2026

Today, the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) hosted the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Eng. Eric Mugaa, during a public participation exercise for the proposed Murimi Irrigation Project at Njoune Market in Igembe East Ward, Igembe Central Sub-County, Meru County.

The Cabinet Secretary was welcomed by the Member of Parliament for Igembe Central, Hon. Dan Kiili Karitho, the NIA Board Chairman, Eng. Gilbert Maluki and other senior NIA officials, alongside local leaders and community members.

The project is designed to support over 372 farmers covering 93 acres and abstracting water from Kalimariu springs through a 8km distribution network. The project will be supported with three boreholes and 3no. masonry storage tanks of 225 m³ capacity each and six water kiosks to supplement domestic water supply in the area.

Once complete, the project will support production of bananas, watermelons, onions, tomatoes, kales, cabbages among other crops.

The Cabinet Secretary reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to expanding irrigation infrastructure under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda to enhance food security and improve livelihoods.

The National Irrigation Authority remains committed to utilizing every drop of water for food production in partnership with farmers and stakeholders so as to make Kenya food-secure.

National Irrigation Authority has restored about 1,200 acres of submerged farmland in West Kano back to rice production....
20/08/2026

National Irrigation Authority has restored about 1,200 acres of submerged farmland in West Kano back to rice production. Rising Lake Victoria water levels and frequent flash floods had left the fields underwater since 2020, costing local farmers KES 162 million gross seasonal income.

Through strategic infrastructure interventions, the Authority installed a high-capacity outlet pump discharging 1 m3/s alongside a comprehensive rehabilitation of the schemes' drainage network, effectively reclaiming the land for the farmers.

This milestone demonstrates the National Irrigation Authority’s dedication to optimize land utilization, restoring rural livelihoods and boosting Kenya's food security and stimulate economic growth in Kenya as espoused in the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

Today, the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) held a General Staff Meeting for staff at the Authority’s headquarters in...
18/08/2026

Today, the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) held a General Staff Meeting for staff at the Authority’s headquarters in Irrigation House.

The meeting was in line with the Government’s continued emphasis on improving performance, efficiency, productivity and accountability across the Public Service.

Management convened the meeting to deliberate on practical measures required to raise and sustain high standards of performance across the organisation. Particular emphasis was placed on cultivating and inculcating the right attitude, work ethics, professionalism, integrity and unwavering commitment to duty among all staff.

In his address, the Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Charles Muasya, MBS, thanked staff for their continued efforts in upholding the Authority’s core values of Team work, Innovation, Professionalism, Teamwork, Equity and Sustainable Development.

He urged them to remain steadfast in embodying these values in their daily work, to enhance productivity, to adopt a result-oriented approach, and to consistently deliver quality service while strengthening institutional capacity in fulfilment of the Authority’s mandate.

The discussions focused on ensuring that every officer contributes effectively towards developing, coordinating and managing sustainable irrigation services. These efforts are aligned with Kenya Vision 2030, the Irrigation Act 2019, the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and the Authority’s Strategic Plan 2023–2027, all of which prioritise food security, socio-economic development and excellence in public service.

The Authority remains steadfast in fostering a performance-driven culture that supports the realisation of national development goals.

Today, a team from the National Irrigation Authority, led by the Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Charles Muasya, MBS, part...
17/08/2026

Today, a team from the National Irrigation Authority, led by the Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Charles Muasya, MBS, participated in the institution’s 2026/2027 Financial Year Performance Contract negotiations at the Ministry Head Quarters in Maji House. The negotiations were chaired by the Irrigation Secretary Eng. Vincent Kabuti, OGW on behalf of the PS State Department for Irrigation CPA Ephantus Kimotho, CBS. Also present from SDI was Secretary Land Reclamation, Climate Resilience and Irrigation Water Management Mr. Joel Tanui, Director Planning Mr. Peter Kinuthia among other officers.

The exercise is an important accountability and performance management process aimed at guiding the Authority towards the effective delivery of its mandate and achievement of its strategic objectives.

The Performance Contract outlines key areas of institutional performance, including:

i. Financial stewardship and prudent utilization of resources.
ii. Adherence to commitments on service delivery standards.
iii. Delivery of the Authority’s core mandate of steering the country towards food security and prosperity through the development, coordination and management of sustainable irrigation services for socio-economic development.
iv. Implementation of Presidential directives
v. Good governance and institutional accountability.

The National Irrigation Authority remains committed to steering the country towards food security and sustainable socio-economic development, in line with the Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

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