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 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

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

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