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

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

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 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 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,

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