[PHOTOS] Ruto commissions Rombo Clusters (Kisioki) Irrigation Development Project, Kajiado
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President William Ruto has commissioned the expansion of the Rombo Clusters Irrigation Development Project in Kajiado, Kenya. The project aims to increase irrigated land to 5,500 acres, supporting food security and employment for thousands of households.
Why it matters
Expanding irrigation infrastructure is a key strategy for reducing reliance on rain-fed agriculture and boosting economic productivity in rural regions.
President William Ruto inspects the Rombo Clusters (Kisioki) Irrigation Development Project in Kajiado South, Kajiado County/PCS
President William Ruto has commissioned the expansion of the Rombo Clusters (Kisioki) Irrigation Development Project in Kajiado South, Kajiado County.
The Sh221 million project is part of the broader Rombo clusters which cover schemes like Kisioki, Matepes, Esosian, and Oltepesi
The wider Rombo Clusters scheme targets thousands of acres and households in the region, focusing on reducing reliance on rain-fed agriculture, cutting out exploitative brokers, and boosting production of food and horticultural crops such as tomatoes, maize, beans, and watermelon.
“We have expanded irrigated land from 2,983 acres to 5,500 acres across four schemes, giving thousands of farmers reliable access to water for food production throughout the year,” Ruto said.
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