Access to a sustainable water supply is fundamental to improving the quality of life and livelihoods of our citizens, and our mission therefore remains clear, which is to provide clean and safe water, together with dignified sanitation, for every Kenyan. Yesterday, accompanied by the Director General of the European Investment Bank, Mr. Andrew McDowell, and the African Development Bank Kenya Director, Ms. Anne-Gaël Chapuis, and their delegations, the Water Secretary, Eng. S.A.O. Alima, the Chief Executive Officer of the Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA), Mr. Hamoud Mguza, as well as project team members, local administrators, and residents of the area,we jointly inspected the progress of the Mwache Dam and associated Works in Kwale County and held consultations on resources mobilization strategies for the Downstream Works including the 186 million litres a day Water Treatment Plant and Transmission Mains to Likoni in Mombasa South Mainland, Changamwe in Mombasa West Mainland and Nguu Tatu in Mombasa North Mainlnad This landmark project, will be a transformative asset, unlocking growth, improving livelihoods, and strengthening resilience against climate shocks for over 1.6 million residents. During the visit, I reaffirmed our shared determination to further deepen the strong and productive partnership between Kenya, the European Investment Bank, and the African Development Bank in the water and sanitation sector.

Site discussions with DG of the European Investment Bank, Mr Andrew McDowell in bid to mobilize resources for Mwache Downstream Works of Water Treatment Plant and Transmission System

Today, I hosted the Director General of the European Investment Bank, Mr Andrew McDowell, together with his delegation at Mwache Dam as we discussed funding for the downstream Water Treatment Pant and Transmission Mains.

Value Engineering (VE) is always provided in Contracts. VE in Construction is a systematic, multidisciplinary team approach that optimizes a project’s value by balancing function, quality and life-cycle costs rather than simply cutting budgets. It enables the Engineer and the Contractor to evaluate suitability, have a meeting of the minds and make better designs.

Mwache Dam inspection with European Investment Bank Director General - Mr. Andrew McDowell xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1qKVmydwz…

The European Investment Bank (EIB) remains a highly valued partner in advancing Kenya’s critical water, sanitation, and climate-resilience infrastructure. This afternoon, I had the privilege of hosting a high-level meeting with the Director General of the European Investment Bank, Mr. Andrew McDowell, and his team at Maji House, Nairobi. Our constructive discussions focused on the progress of priority water and sanitation projects and the associated funding frameworks, with particular reference to the Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation Programme in Kisumu and the Downstream Works for Mwache Dam Water Supply Project in Kwale County. I conveyed our sincere appreciation to the EIB for its continued support to Kenya in the water, sanitation, and irrigation sectors, and reaffirmed the Government’s strong commitment to the transparent and efficient utilisation of resources to ensure the successful and timely completion of these important projects. I was accompanied by Water Secretary Eng. SAO Alima, Chief Executive Officer of the Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency Ms. Jackline Kemunto, Administrator Commissioner David Yatich, Head of Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Ms. Florence Ndai, and other senior officers.

Kenya and Portugal share a long-standing bilateral partnership aimed at translating the goodwill between the two nations into tangible economic, strategic, and sector-driven development outcomes. Today, I was honoured to receive Portugal’s Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Paulo Neves Pocinho, at Maji House in Nairobi during a courtesy call. Our discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and partnership between Kenya and Portugal in the water, sanitation, and irrigation sectors. This collaboration will help transform Kenya’s water and irrigation systems by improving access to clean and safe water, dignified sanitation, and food security. We also explored investment opportunities available to Portuguese investors in Kenya, particularly in dams and the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP) through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). These initiatives will enhance clean water availability and increase agricultural productivity. I reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening cooperation and partnership between the two nations, especially in the water, sanitation, and irrigation sectors. I was accompanied by Water Secretary Eng. S.A.O. Alima, Irrigation Secretary for Land Reclamation, Climate Resilience and Irrigation Water Management Mr. Joel Tanui, Head of Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Ms. Florence Ndai, and other officers.

Tulivu Foundation Patron unveiling and Gala Dinner; Supporting the youth in Supports (Football), Education and Environment Conservation

Tulivu Foundation Patron unveiling and Gala Dinner: supporting the Youth on Sports (Football), Education

I am delighted and deeply honoured to have been unveiled as the Patron of Tulivu Foundation and Tulivu Football Club for a three-year term. Tulivu Foundation’s focus on education, sports and environmental conservation provides an important platform for empowering young people, nurturing talent and creating opportunities in our communities. This complements the Government’s continued investment in sports infrastructure, including the Raila Odinga Stadium and many others across the country, to support talent development and strengthen the future of Kenyan sports. I look forward to providing guidance and championing the Foundation and the Club as we work together to empower young people and drive positive change through education, sports and environmental conservation.

Tulivu Football Club Patron Unveiling & Gala Dinner. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1qxvvejeE…

Today I joined H.E the President Dr. @WilliamsRuto during commissioning of KSh1.47 billion Mwala Cluster Water Supply Project in Mbiuni, Machakos County to address decades of water scarcity in the region. The project involves the construction of an intake weir across the River Ndarugu, a 6.6 million litres water treatment plant, a 101 Km conveyance system, seven storage tanks with a combined capacity of 3.325 million litres, and a solar-powered booster station to lift water to the Muthei Hill tank. It will act as a catalyst for urban growth, job creation, and improved public health by supplying reliable clean water to about 137,000 people and 10 institutions in about 10 centres, as envisaged in the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

Today I joined H.E the President Dr. @WilliamsRuto during commissioning of KSh1.47 billion Mwala Cluster Water Supply Project in Mbiuni, Machakos County to address decades of water scarcity in the region.

Dead rotten vegetation has a direct impact on the cost of water treatment. The choice of slope stabilization vegetation should be keenly considered - Boots on ground

Kathita Intake Works of Gacee/Nthinkuruu Water Supply Project - Operations and Maintenance services are critical for projects longevity