Joel Tanui

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@BiancaNaom1 Joel T serious Agricultural Expert.Also responsible for the success of Ahero Irrigation Scheme.Some of the people in civil service are world Class

Wewe... Yes, I'm talking to you, Come close. Do you remember the Galana Kulalu food security project which stalled in 2019 and Ruto ordered its revival in January 2023? Well, the maize is now ready for harvesting. Isn't Ruto making Kenya a food secure nation?

The SLRCR&IWM,Mr. @Tanuil,today assessed the readiness of SELU LTD to commence seed maize harvesting on the first phase of 1,500 acres at the Galana Kulalu Irrigation Project.The harvesting, scheduled to begin in one week,marks a significant step in actualizing the Galana dream

The State Department for Irrigation today held a joint co-creation workshop with Mercy Corps, an International Non- Governmental Organization, to design the Smallholder Farmer-Led Irrigation Programme.

IS for LRCR&IWM, @Tanuil, on behalf of the PS for Irrigation CPA @EphantusKim, convened a dynamic forum bringing together government representatives, private sector actors, and passionate youth from across the African continent at the Addis Ababa International Convention Centre.

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He outlined a comprehensive plan that will see the expansion of 3,000 acres and the rehabilitation of 4,500 acres of existing infrastructure, bringing the total irrigable land to 10,000 acres.

The visit began with an address to farmers gathered at the Tana Irrigation scheme offices, where the PS underlined the Government’s focus on water security and expanding irrigation capacity.

They were received in Hola by Mr. Mwangi, Deputy County Commissioner, Mwanajuma Hiribae, Acting County Secretary and CEC Agriculture, Tana River County, The Scheme Manager and farmer leaders.

…and Eng. Gilbert Maluki, Chairman, Board of Directors, National Irrigation Authority (NIA); Eng. Charles Muasya, MBS, Chief Executive Officer, NIA; and Eng. Jairus Serede, Director, Irrigation Management Services visited Tana Irrigation Scheme.

Today the PS @KeTreasury @Kiptoock inspected the Galana Kulalu Food Security Project in Kilifi and Tana River counties.

Gvt is committed to cultivating an initial 20,000 acres under the Galana Kulalu Food Project, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing national food production. This was affirmed by CS, Eng. @mugaa_eric, who emphasized that the project fulfils a promise made by the president.

Today, Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa inspected the Galana Kulalu Food Security Project in Kilifi and Tana River counties.

The recent investor is doing a trial of sugarcane. Currently eight varieties of seed cane, with an expected yield of approximately 40 tonnes per acre have been planted.

Notably, rice production has significantly increased following the completion of Thiba Dam, which enabled double cropping in Mwea and expanded the area under irrigation.

PS @EphantusKim has highlighted key investment opportunities within the Bura Irrigation Scheme in Tana River. The scheme has played a crucial role in rice production over the years and remains central to the government’s national strategy to address the country’s rice deficit

Today, CS for @MOWSI_KE, @mugaa_eric, together with PS for the State Department for Irrigation, @EphantusKim, had the honour of receiving Mr. Joel Tanui, the newly appointed Secretary for Land Reclamation, Climate Resilience, and Irrigation Water Management, at the Ministry's hqs

Just concluded a productive High-Level Round Table Discussion in Konya, Türkiye, focused on “Improving Agricultural Productivity under Water-Scarce Conditions through South-South and Triangular Cooperation.” It was an honor to join esteemed leaders, experts, and partners in sharing strategies and innovations that address one of the most pressing challenges of our time: doing more with less water. The ministry has an ambitious plan of putting over 1.3M acres of land under irrigation under MTP IV with a keen interest in smallholder farmers participation in irrigation development. For this reason, the Ministry recently launched the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan. In my adress, I focused on two critical pathways; revitalizing community irrigation schemes and farmer led irrigation development, which when enhanced will boost agricultural productivity and climate resilience. South-South and Triangular Cooperation remains a powerful platform to exchange knowledge, build partnerships, and drive sustainable solutions tailored to our unique regional contexts. I look forward to continuing these collaborations to ensure resilient, efficient, and inclusive agricultural systems. I called on IFAD and other development partners to walk with us in bridging development gaps in the water and irrigation sector.

Accompanied by Joel Tanui, Secretary of Land Reclamation, Climate Resilience, and Irrigation Water Management, we are attending a High-Level Dialogue Meeting on Improving Agricultural Productivity under Scarce Water Resources through South-South and Triangular Cooperation in Konya, Turkey. Kenya’s participation in this key forum underscores our commitment to tackling the dual challenges of water scarcity and agricultural productivity. Through this cooperation framework, countries in the Global South share knowledge, technology, and best practices to drive sustainable development. As a ministry, we are actively engaging the private sector to develop innovative solutions for harnessing water through irrigation. These partnerships are key to scaling up efficient water management systems, enhancing resilience, and boosting agricultural productivity, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Kenya’s involvement in this cooperation is vital for accelerating climate-smart agriculture and improving food security through shared expertise and practical solutions tailored to our context.

Held a productive meeting today with Board Members of the National Irrigation Authority, led by NIA Chairman Eng. Gilbert Maluki, where we discussed strengthening collaboration on projects in the Mwea irrigation scheme, collaborations on improving on farm roads,dealing with the snail menace, extensions services & capacity building. Our continued partnership with NIA is vital to boosting agricultural productivity and ensuring a prosperous future for Kirinyaga farmers. @WilliamsRuto @mugaa_eric @MOWSI_KE @Irrigation_Auth

Congratulations to the @Irrigation_Auth for emerging the top on four categories during 2024 Nairobi International Trade Fair ASK: - The best in agro-processing; - The best in promoting community projects/services; - The second best in promoting national cohesion and integration development; and - The second best in research and development non-educational. Members of the public also continued to visit the stand to learn more about the modern technologies used in irrigation as well as the irrigation initiatives.