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...
Makueni County Commissioner joins members of Thwake Dam NPSC, lauds progress and promises State support
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...
Dam Safety Panel of Experts on a two-day field Mission to Thwake Dam
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...
Key State committee applauds Thwake Dam progress
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...