Strengthening Coordination for Progress: Mwache Dam Project Monthly High-Level Meetings and site inspections (January 2026)

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 construction activities.

Project Coordinator Eng. Simon Kibachio led a joint site inspection involving the Project Management Unit (PMU), the contractor’s representative, the supervising engineer and Womankind Kenya to assess and appreciate the progress achieved so far.

The Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation Mr. Julius Korir, CBS on 15th January 2026, chaired the Mwache Multipurpose Dam Monthly Technical Meeting in Kwale County, bringing together key teams to review progress and align on next steps. Later on, accompanied by the Assistant Project Manager, Eng. Hosea Wendot visited the main Dam site to observe ongoing Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) pouring and compaction works, which have now reached Lift Number 10, marking steady progress on this critical component of the project.

On 16th January 2026, PS Water & Sanitation, Mr. Julius Korir, CBS, chaired the monthly Mwache Dam stakeholders’ meeting, bringing together NLC CEO Ms. Kabale Tache Arero, Kinango MP Hon. Gonzi Rai, Kasemeni and Mwavumbo MCAs, County Government officials, Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA), and community representatives. Stakeholders reviewed project progress, land compensation for PAPs, livelihood restoration programs, and addressed emerging community concerns. Earlier in the week, the project team also held security coordination meetings to ensure smooth operations.