NIA PARTICIPATES IN THE ‘RUN FOR OLOOLUA INITIATIVE

Today, the National Irrigation Authority, led by the Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Charles Muasya, MBS, joined the Principal Secretary, State Department for Irrigation, CPA Ephantus Kimotho, CBS, the Oloolua Restoration Initiative Patron in the “Run for Oloolua Forest” initiative.

The run which was flagged off at Turaco Camp in Ngong was intended to mobilize stakeholders, raise awareness and generate resources towards fencing and restoration of Oloolua forest which covers approximately 681hectares with a perimeter of 25km.

The event was graced by several senior government officials including the Chief Guest Dr. Chris Kiptoo, PS National Treasury and Patron Kaptagat Forest Restoration Initiative, Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno, CBS, PS, State Department for Environment and Climate Change, several PS’s and other stakeholders. Their presence reinforced inter-institutional collaboration and a shared commitment towards environmental sustainability.

The Authority sponsored a total of 100 participants drawn from the Head Office, schemes and regions to take part in the run and additionally, had a booth where it displayed various projects it has implemented across the country.

By actively supporting restoration efforts and engaging stakeholders, the National Irrigation Authority reaffirmed its role not only in advancing irrigation infrastructure, but also in safeguarding natural ecosystems for the benefit of present and future generations.