Ruto Gives Contractor Until April 2027 to Complete Thwake Dam After Delays
Kenyan President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Water and Sanitation to complete the Thwake Dam project by April 2027. The project, which faced delays due to funding gaps, has received a new injection of Ksh10.6 billion to ensure its completion.
Why it matters
The dam is a critical infrastructure project intended to provide water security and support irrigation for residents in Kitui and surrounding counties.
President William Ruto speaking to congregants during a church service in Kitui on July 12, 2026 PCS William Samoei Ruto --> President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Water and Sanitation and the contractor handling the Thwake Dam project to ensure the over Ksh82 billion infrastructure is completed by April 2027, after the project missed its initial completion target.
Speaking during a church service at St. Martin's Cathedral in Kitui on Sunday, July 12, the Head of State said the government had approved Ksh10.6 billion to complete the long-delayed project, following funding challenges that stalled construction.
According to the president, the dam was to be completed by December 2026, but was delayed by funding gaps, forcing him to advance the completion timeline.
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