CS Eric Mugaa says Mwache Dam is now 90% complete
Construction of the Mwache Multipurpose Dam in Kinango Sub-County, Kwale County, has surpassed 90 per cent completion. In a statement on Friday, August 14, 2026, Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa said the dam would bring the Coast region a major boost in water supply, economic activity, and climate resilience. Mugaa said the […]
Construction of the Mwache Multipurpose Dam in Kwale County, Kenya, has reached 90 percent completion, according to Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation Eric Mugaa. The $550 million project, which began in 2018, is expected to significantly enhance water supply, economic activity, and climate resilience in the coastal region.
Upon completion, the 84-meter-high gravity dam is projected to hold 136 billion liters of water, providing 186 million liters of treated water daily to residents and businesses in Kwale and Mombasa counties. The dam is expected to benefit over 1.6 million people and ease chronic water shortages that have hindered domestic use, industrial development, and tourism.
Mugaa, accompanied by principal secretary Julius Korir and other officials, inspected the site and directed the team to maintain progress while adhering to the agreed timelines and standards.
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