Gov’t to implement 100 dams projects under public-private partnerships- CS Wahome

Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome made the announcement on Thursday after meeting Investors to discuss the 100 PPP Dams Initiative.

CS Wahome said the projects would help support the realization of Vision 2030 and President William Ruto's agenda to spur economic productivity and improve livelihoods and standards of living for citizens.

The CS underscored the importance of the projects to Kenyans saying the PPPs would be vital in pumping in resources needed in actualising the government's plan.

"Commercialization of water services since 2002 has delivered financial sustainability of water utilities and access to water for millions of Kenyans," stated CS Wahome.

"They are important means to achieve the government’s goal of 1 million acre irrigation and improved water supplies to 6 million households."

Wahome consequently said she recognizes the power of PPPs building on the government's achievements to improve utility performance and leverage finance and technology. 

During the Mashujaa Day speech at Uhuru Gardens last year, President Ruto promised to construct at least 100 dams across the country as part of a long-term solution to the country’s drought and starvation problems.