WATER CS MUGAA PROMISES TO UNLOCK CASHFLOW ISSUES AS THWAKE DAM PHASE 1 MAKES SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS AT MORE THAN 94 PER CENT
Wote, Makueni, Monday, September 30, 2024 Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eng. Eric Mugaa has assured the country that the State has fully engaged key stakeholders including the African Development Bank (AfDB) to fast-track cashflow for faster completion of Thwake Multipurpose Dam. Speaking on Monday, September 30, 2024 during a tour...
MILESTONE AS BUILDERS OF THWAKE MULTIPURPOSE DAM COMPLETE EMBANKMENT AREA AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Wote, Makueni County, June 18, 2024 The first phase of Thwake Multipurpose Dam has hit a significant milestone with the completion of the Embankment area ahead of schedule, paving way for other critical downstream phases, Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Zachariah Njeru has stated. During a visit today,...
AfDB Supervision Mission urges Thwake Dam builders to expedite completion
By Godffrey Olali A Supervision Mission by the African Development Bank (AfDB) has urged the builders of Thwake Multipurpose Dam being constructed at the borders of Makueni and Kitui counties to expedite completion of the first phase of the multi-billion water reservoir facility as per the stipulated timelines. Speaking recently during...
Governor Mutula Hosts Water CS Over Thwake Dam Construction Impasse As CS Assures Of Return To Work Of All Employees
Following a meeting on Wednesday between Water cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr and several other local leaders and government officials at Thwake to discuss operations at the sh. 36 Billion Multipurpose dam, Governor Mutula now says he is certain that the issues that had been raised...
Thwake Multipurpose Dam at the heart of AfDB’s priority projects, says Mission during site appraisal tour
Wote, Makueni, Friday, June 16, 2023 A delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) has concluded a Supervision Mission of Thwake Multipurpose Dam project, being constructed on the border of Kitui and Makueni counties. The team, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 conducted a comprehensive site supervision exercise and had the opportunity...
Thwake Dam contractor gifts pupils in celebrating Chinese New Year
Wote, Makueni, Sunday, January 22, 2023 Officials from the China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC) – the builders of Thwake Multipurpose Dam – on Sunday, January 22, 2023 gifted at least 120 learners drawn from three primary schools neighboring the dam in marking this year’s Chinese New Year. The team, accompanied by...
We must fast-track Thwake Dam downstream phases to ensure food and nutrition security, says Water CS. Wahome
Wote, Makueni, Tuesday, December 20, 2022 The State will expedite the roll-out of remaining critical downstream phases of Thwake Multipurpose Dam whose first phase is under construction to ensure food security for Lower Eastern region, the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Hon. Alice Wahome has said. Speaking on Tuesday,...
Ushering dignified births
Hope for mothers as new maternity block restores safe deliveries By Godffrey Olali Scolastica Mwikali, 30, passionately serenades her smiling toddler baby boy even as she belts out a traditional lullaby in her native Kikamba dialect in an attempt to sooth the baby. The mother of two, is already at the queue...