The Kenyan government has announced the revival of the Gwa Kiongo Dam Irrigation Project, set to irrigate 500 acres and benefit over 1,000 farmers.Principal Secretary for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho revealed plans to rehabilitate 150 colonial dams in Nyandarua, aiming to enhance water storage, support livestock, aquaculture, and climate resilience.The project will be implemented in two phases, with the first phase covering 250 acres and the second adding another 250.This initiative is expected to enable year-round farming, increase high-value crop production, and improve food security.Additionally, 20,000 fish fingerlings were distributed to promote aquaculture, while two speed boats were launched to aid dam operations.

Officials emphasized the project's role in creating jobs, boosting local markets, and advancing Kenya's food security agenda under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.Residents welcomed the move, highlighting its potential to unlock Nyandarua's agricultural potential and improve livelihoods.