Kenya terminates private proposal for Embu County dam
Kenya has terminated a privately initiated proposal by Portuguese firm Elevolution Engenharia, S.A. for the development of the Thuci Dam Project in Embu County. The decision was made by the PPP Committee at its 61st Ordinary Meeting. This is according to a public disclosure published by MyGov through the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, […]
Kenya has terminated a private proposal for the Thuci Dam Project in Embu County, according to a public disclosure by the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation. The decision was made by the PPP Committee during its 61st Ordinary Meeting on August 26, 2026. The project, which traverses Embu and Tharaka Nithi counties, aims to improve water availability and reliability for irrigation.
The PPP Act provides a framework for private sector participation in the development of public infrastructure, but implementation was halted due to changes in government policy and fiscal constraints. Elevolution Engenharia, S.A. was the sole proponent after Weihai International Economic and Technical Corporation withdrew from the project in October 2025.
Following due diligence, the PPP Committee terminated the proposal, directing the Contracting Authority to explore alternative procurement routes. The Ministry emphasized that the decision does not cancel the dam but requires updated feasibility studies, financing, and regulatory approvals for its future development.
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