Cabinet Approves Sh12.83 Billion to Complete Thwake Dam
The Cabinet has approved an additional Sh12.83 billion to complete the Thwake Multipurpose Dam, a major water infrastructure project expected to supply 150,000 cubic metres of water daily to about 1.3 million people. In a statement following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House on Friday, the government said the project [...] The post Cabinet Approves Sh12.83 Billion…
President William Ruto chaired a Cabinet meeting on Friday where an additional Sh12.83 billion was approved to finalize the Thwake Multipurpose Dam. The project, expected to supply 150,000 cubic metres of water daily to 1.3 million people, will benefit residents of Makueni and Kitui counties, including Wote town and Konza Technopolis.
The dam, at the confluence of the Athi and Thwake rivers, will also bolster irrigation and future hydropower generation, enhancing water security, agricultural output, and economic growth. At 94-95 percent complete, the dam is poised for full completion by late 2026.
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