State lines up 125,000 more water pans for Machakos

Friday, May 29, 2020 0:01

By GERALD ANDAE

Water and Irrigation Cabinet secretary Sicily Kariuki.

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Household irrigation projects have lifted food production in Machakos, cutting reliance on aid relief from the government.

Water and Irrigation Cabinet secretary Sicily Kariuki said the 360 water pans the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) constructed have boosted food security in the dry region.

“The government through the NIA is aiming at constructing 125,000 household irrigation water storage facilities ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 cubic metres by 2022,” said Ms Kariuki.

The pans in Yatta can hold 504,353 cubic metres of water, enough to supply households in the region.