A farmer from Mwachiga WRUA is enjoying an impressive maize harvest, thanks to the well-maintained terraces constructed under Call 1 (2024) through the Mwache Catchment Restoration Programme in collaboration with the Water Resources Authority. The properly maintained soil conservation structures have helped reduce soil erosion, improve moisture retention, and enhance crop productivity. The remarkable harvest was witnessed by the incoming Director of the Athi Basin, highlighti

Bofu Dam Farmers Field School (FFS) and FLID members are celebrating a successful harvest as they begin harvesting kales, marking a significant boost to their household incomes. Supported by the Kwale County Government and the Mwache Dam Project, the farmers are cultivating a variety of crops as part of a sustainable livelihood initiative to reduce dependence on charcoal burning. Beyond improving food security and increasing earnings, the initiative promotes climate-smart agr

The Shauri Moyo Farmer-Led Irrigation Development (FLID) initiative, supported by the Mwache Dam Project, is showing promising results as crops continue to establish well. Watermelons and other crops are developing steadily, offering hope for improved household incomes and enhanced economic growth for farmers. Beyond boosting agricultural productivity, the initiative promotes sustainable land-use practices in the upper Mwache Catchment, helping reduce soil erosion and siltati

Mwache Main Dam Downstream View The Mwache Dam Project is on course for the commencement of reservoir impoundment from 1st October, 2026, marking a significant phase in the implementation of the Project. The main dam is 90.59% complete as at 5th August, 2026. Construction of the 84-metre-high Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) dam has progressed steadily, with the placement of Lift 14 currently underway and expected to be completed by 11th August 2026. The dam has now reached ab

The Mwache Dam Project Lower Check Dam is now over 87% complete, marking another significant step in the project's implementation. Once complete, the structure will play a vital role in reducing water flow speed, managing silt deposition, and minimizing turbidity before water reaches the main reservoir. These functions will help improve water quality, enhance reservoir efficiency, and support the long-term sustainability of the Mwache Dam Project.

Mwache ECDE progress, ahead of the final inspection by the Ministry of Education - Kenya before official handover to the Kwale County Government Department of Education. The facility is set to provide a modern and conducive learning environment for young learners from the community.

The Mwache Dam Project Management Unit rep, Community Liaison Officer (CLO) Mwanasha Ramadhan, welcomed community representatives and the local administration to a stakeholder engagement meeting chaired by Kasemeni ACC Geoffrey M. Mwachofi at the project boardroom in Fulugani Village. The meeting focused on identifying and mapping potential community inconveniences ahead of the dam impoundment. The community raised key concerns, including potential waterborne diseases, road a

The Mwache Dam Project continues to sprinkle water along project access roads to suppress dust and enhance the safety and well-being of communities living near the construction area. This ongoing initiative helps improve air quality, reduce dust-related health risks, and ensure a safer environment for both residents and road users as construction progresses.

Kasemeni Police Post Construction Progress, Jul 2026 Construction of the modern Kasemeni Police Post under the Mwache Dam Project is progressing well and is now nearing completion, with over 70% progress. Located in Kasemeni Ward, Kinango Sub-county, Kwale County. The facility comprises a modern police station and residential houses for officers, providing improved working and living conditions that will strengthen security within the project area and surrounding communities.

The Mwache Dam project has so far paid over Ksh 3.4B to compensateaffected families. Around 2,475 Ha from 4,400 households are being acquiredacross dam sites, reservoirs, quarries, and access roads. Compensation forthe Lower Check Dam, Quarry Sites, and Main Dam areas is complete, while payments for other areas, including the relocation of graves and shrines, areongoing. Public inquiries along the Upper Check Dam and Mwache roads arealso underway to keep communities informed

The Mwache Multi-Purpose Dam Project has surpassed 69% completion as of February 2026 and progress is accelerating. Construction is advancing across the main dam, lower check dam, health facility, schools, and police post, bringing full delivery closer each day. The Mwache Multi-Purpose Dam Project has surpassed 69% completion as of February 2026 and progress is accelerating. The dam will store and regulate water, while the Intake Tower (right) will control water release,

What started as a small 5.5-acre pilot is now gaining serious momentum. Farmers in the Mwache Dam catchment have expanded and improved practices to 28 acres, and the movement continues to grow toward 1,000 acres and beyond. This is not just about higher yields. It is about protecting the land upstream of the dam. Fields that were once bare and exposed to heavy rains are now managed with better irrigation, soil cover, and climate-smart methods. Runoff is slowing, fertile soil

Mwache Dam Ass. Project Manager, Eng. Hosea Wendot chaired a routine monthly securitymeeting at the project office in Fulugani Village, Kwale County, on January 14th 2026. The meeting focused on providing updates on project progress, reviewing reported securityconcerns and agreeing on mitigation measures to ensure the project area remains secure forsmooth implementation. Strengthening security arrangements is critical in preventingdisruptions that could derail ongoing constru

The World Bank support and project management unit team accessing progress at New Fulugani Primary School. From Left, Chris Phelix Okoth and Martin Kungauiz from the Ministry of Education, Project Coordinator Eng Simon Kibachio, Pieter Waalewijn, WB, Project Manager engineer SAO Alima, Anne Bakilana, Ops Manager WB among others. On 1st December 2025, Eng. SAO Alima, Mwache Dam Project Manager, led a joint site visit with the World Bank, CWWDA, PMU, contractor, and supervis

During the first week of November 2025, a series of key meetings and inspections were held to review progress and enhance coordination for the effective implementation of the Mwache Dam Project. On 5th November, the Project Manager, Eng Sao Alima, Water Secretary, Ministry of Water Sanitation and Irrigation, chaired the monthly security meeting at the project site in Fulugani. The session focused on assessing the current security situation, identifying emerging risks, and str

From 27th to 31st October 2025, the Mwache Dam Project, through the Water Resources Authority and its partners, trained champions from 14 Water Resource Users Associations (WRUAs) across Taita Taveta, Kilifi, and Kwale counties to strengthen community stewardship in water catchment conservation. The sessions brought together community leaders, faith-based representatives, schools, NGOs, and local administrators to deepen their understanding of integrated water resources man

In October 2025, the World Bank conducted a support mission at the Mwache Dam Project, focusing on watershed management activities. The mission team was joined by the Project Management Unit, Water Resources Authority (WRA), and the Kwale County Government. The delegation toured the Mwache Dam buffer zone to observe ongoing community-led restoration efforts, including tree planting, gully rehabilitation, and terracing, which are being implemented by local communities and WRUA

The Mwache Dam safety team conducted a road safety session at Fulugani Primary School to equip pupils with practical skills on safely navigating roads near the ongoing construction. With the increased movement of light and heavy machinery, the session, led by the Environmental, Social, Health, and Safety (ESHS) team, MoWSI (KWSCRP), NTSA, contractors, and teachers, included live demonstrations on how to stop, look, listen, and cross safely. The initiative reinforces the proje

The Mwache Multi-Purpose Dam Project was officially transitioned from the State Department for Irrigation to the Ministry of Water and Sanitation, under the leadership of Principal Secretary Eng. Julius Korir, CBS, and Water Secretary Eng. Samwel Alima. This transition aims to enhance coordination, strengthen oversight, and align the project with national water sector priorities. This move marks a major milestone in accelerating project implementation and amplifying its impac