The Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation, Mr. Julius Korir, CBS, today led a site inspection and progress review meeting at the Mwache Dam Project in Fulugani, Kwale County.
The visit was aimed at assessing ongoing works and addressing key issues hindering implementation.The high-level meeting focused on construction progress — currently at 44% overall, with the main dam at 40% — and reviewed the status of land compensation for Project Affected Persons (PAPs), particularly those on the critical construction path.
Environmental and social safeguards were also discussed, alongside updates on the Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) works that began on March 21, 2025.
A Lifeline for the Coast Region
Mwache Dam is being developed by the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation in collaboration with the Coast Water Works Development Agency and various development partners. Once complete, the dam is expected to deliver 186,000 cubic meters of water daily, benefiting residents of Kwale, Mombasa, and Kilifi counties.
“We are committed to fast-tracking this flagship project, ensuring all stakeholders — especially affected communities — are fairly compensated and that all emerging issues are resolved promptly, Our goal is to enhance water security in the region and reduce dependence on unreliable rainfall.” said the PS.
Top Officials in Attendance
Also present were Water Secretary Eng. Sam Alima, Irrigation Secretary Eng. Vincent Kabuti, Coast Water Works CEO Mr. Hamoud Mguza, alongside officials from the project implementation team, contractors, and consultants.
Strategic National Priority
Mwache Dam stands as a key component of Kenya’s long-term water security strategy and is aligned with the national goal of achieving universal access to clean water and sanitation by 2030.
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