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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Wote, Makueni, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 The State will ensure smooth implementation and completion of Thwake Multipurpose Water Development Program through continuous collaboration between the county government, the local administration and key stakeholders. Speaking on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, the new Makueni County Commissioner Ms. Beverly Opwora, assured that national government...
Wote, Makueni, Thursday, June 16, 2022 Members of the Dam Safety Panel of Experts (DSPEs) recently carried out an on-site physical site inspection tour of Thwake Multipurpose Dam on a key field mission. The visit, which took place on June 13-15, 2022 was basically meant to appraise the experts on the...
Wote, Makueni, Thursday, June 17, 2022 Members of the Regional Development Implementation Coordination Committee (RDICC) have lauded the progress registered at the ongoing construction of Thwake Multipurpose Dam. Speaking during a high-profile in-depth tour of the dam on Thursday, June 17, 2022, Eastern Regional Commissioner Mr. Evans Achoki who heads the...
By GODFFREY OLALI Victoria Mutweleli’s gigantic yellow excavator roars and straddles the rugged landscape of Thwake Dam construction site like a colossus. The middle aged lady, clad in blue jeans, yellow reflective jacket, safety boots and a white helmet, welcomes me to her work station as she watches over the darkening...
By GODFFREY OLALI The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Kenyan Government (GOK) are implementing one of the country’s most ambitious water development projects poised to uplift many lives in the semi-arid lower Eastern region of the country. Thwake Multipurpose Water Development Program (TMWDP) – an initiative being rolled out in...
