Kenya Requires Ksh1.6 Trillion for Water Harvesting Infrastructure

Kenya requires approximately Ksh1.6 trillion to develop water harvesting infrastructure, including dams, to support domestic water supply and irrigation.

The national budget can only meet 20 per cent of the funding needs, prompting the government to seek alternative financing, including Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

Financing Gap

The government is facing an 80 per cent financing gap, with several projects already under development through PPP arrangements.

• Two projects are set to provide water for irrigation along the Bura area and the Galana.
• The Africa Development Bank and World Bank have funded projects, including the Thwake Dam and the Mwache Dam, which are nearing completion.

Source: KBC Digital. AI-assisted summary.