NIA CEO CONDUCTS INSPECTION OF IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN NANDI COUNTY, JOINS NATIONAL PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Today, the CEO accompanied by other members of staff from Head Office and the Central & Lower Rift Valley Region joined the Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Mr. Felix Koskei in prayer and thanks giving day at Kapsigilai Girls Senior School in Chemilil/ Chemase ward of Tinderet Consistuency, Nandi County.
The school falls within the Chemase Irrigation Project area where the CEO conducted compressive site inspection and community engagement yesterday. Apart from Chemase, he also inspected and engaged beneficiaries of Kaptemwua, Kapkoros and Meteitei Irrigation projects.
During the visit, the CEO inspected the Kapkoros Phase I infrastructure works including the sedimentation basin, main lines, and infield sprinkler system while also engaging with members of the local community on the progress and benefits of the project.
The inspection further covered the rehabilitation of the Chemase Irrigation System where the team interacted with farmers and discussed the impact of the rehabilitation works on farming activities and water distribution.
Additionally, the CEO assessed the repair works on the conveyance system of the Meteitei pipeline and later visited the Kaptemwua Irrigation Project to review the implementation progress of the ongoing works and engage farmers on uptake of the project once it is complete.
The projects beneficiaries appreciated the Authority for the ongoing works and pledged to ensure full utilization of the installed infrastructure once the projects are complete.
The CEO reiterated the need to fully utilize the installed irrigation infrastructure for food production to enhance household income and economic growth. He assured farmers that the Authority will continue to enhance their capacity through continous training in the best Agronomic practices.
Completion and full operationalization of these projects will immensely increase food production in the region and beyond as well as contribute to the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BeTA) targets on food security.