STRENGTHENING LIVELIHOODS THROUGH IRRIGATION: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AT KIBARABARI
The Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority recently conducted a community engagement exercise at the Kibarabari Smallholder Irrigation Project in Kandara Constituency accompanied by area administration personnel and local leaders.
The visit provided an opportunity for the staff to interact with beneficiary communities, assess progress as well as reaffirm TARDA’s commitment to inclusive and community-driven development. The Project scope of work includes:
- Rehabilitation and elevation of the intake weir, now fully operational
- Installation of a 1.6km pipeline with 160mm and 110mm mains
- Functional air valve systems and stable water pressure
- Water reaching farms and households along the pipeline stretch
This impactful initiative covers a total area of 431 acres and is set to benefit over 1,500 residents directly and indirectly. The project exemplifies TARDA’s mandate to harness water resources for sustainable agriculture, economic empowerment, and food security across the Tana and Athi River Basins.
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