LIVELIHOOD RESTORATION PROGRAM For Mbeyu Mwakale, losing farmland to the Mwache Multipurpose Dam Project in Kwale County meant losing a source of food and a way of sustaining her family. Her farm had provided maize, cassava, cowpeas and beans. Finding another piece of land to continue farming was not easy. Today, she is preparing to embark on a different enterprise: poultry farming. Through the project’s Livelihood Restoration Programme (LRP), a poultry shed has been construc

PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS (PAPS) RESETTLEMENT A new home can offer the promise of a better life, but leaving behind familiar surroundings, cherished memories and land that has sustained a family for generations is never easy. For families affected by the Mwache Multipurpose Dam Project in Kwale County, resettlement has brought new opportunities for some, while others continue to face uncertainty about what the future holds. For Mambo Tungwa, who relocated from Fulugani near th

Mwache Dam Project Coordinator, Eng. Simon Kibachio, today led the World Bank team, led by Pieter Waalewijn, Senior Water Resources Management and Irrigation Specialist and Task Team Leader (TTL), alongside the Supervising Engineer, Contractor, CWWDA and project employees, in a final inspection of the completed Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) placement at the Main Dam. The inspection was followed by a small celebration to mark the successful completion of RCC placement, a maj

Mwache Dam Project Coordinator, Eng. Simon Kibachio, today welcomed the World Bank team led by Mr. Pieter Waalewijn, Lead Water Resources Management Specialist and Task Team Leader (TTL), on the third day of the World Bank Support Mission. The meeting, held with the Coast Water Works Development Agency, focused on key areas including institutional arrangements, CWWDA’s readiness for dam operations, updates on downstream components, and impoundment timelines. The discussions a

The Mwache Dam Project Management Unit (PMU), World Bank team, and the Resettlement Implementation Consultant (Frontman) met today on the third day of the World Bank support mission to discuss the Livelihood Restoration Plan(LRP). The discussions focused on the delivery of LRP inputs, ongoing procurements, construction of livelihood facilities, community concerns, implementation challenges, and other matters affecting the programme. The discussions are critical in ensuring sm

Mwache Dam Project Coordinator, Eng. Simon Kibachio, along with the Project Management Unit and Supervising Engineer, welcomed the World Bank team, led by Task Team Leader (TTL) Mr. Pieter Waalewijn, a Senior Water Resources Management and Irrigation Specialist at the World Bank Group, to the Project Boardroom in Fulugani, Kwale County, for Day Two of the World Bank Support Mission. The team held technical discussions focusing on key areas critical to the successful implement

WB, PMU, supervising engineer, and Contractor inspecting the construction of the Mwache Main Dam. The Mwache Dam Project Management Unit (PMU), led by Dam Engineer Eng. Kiprotich Tireito, on hosted the World Bank team led by Task Team Leader (TTL) Mr. Pieter Waalewijn, a Senior Water Resources Management and Irrigation Specialist at the World Bank Group. The visit marked the first day of the World Bank Implementation Support Mission, which provides an opportunity to assess pr

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