[PHOTOS] Ruto launches Mweru Umoja One irrigation Project in Meru

Over 5,000 farmers will benefit directly from the project once it’s completed.

In Summary
  • Ruto commissioned the project accompanied by his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza.
  • The project will put more than 500 acres of land under irrigation, benefiting over 5,000 farmers.
by ALLAN KISIA Political Writer
InPictures
27 January 2024 - 14:34
President William Ruto inaugurates the Sh150 billion Mweru Umoja One irrigation Project in Meru County on January 27, 2024
President William Ruto inaugurates the Sh150 billion Mweru Umoja One irrigation Project in Meru County on January 27, 2024
Image: PCS

President William Ruto on Saturday launched the Mweru Umoja Irrigation Development Project.

The project located in South Imenti Constituency is targeting 500 acres to be used under irrigation.

Over 5,000 farmers will benefit directly from the project once it’s completed.

Farmers will be able to grow bananas, tomatoes, French beans, sweet potatoes and kales.

The development of irrigation projects is expected to play a key role in achieving food and nutrition security.

President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sample some agricultural products from Mweru Umoja One irrigation Project on January 27, 2024
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sample some agricultural products from Mweru Umoja One irrigation Project on January 27, 2024
Image: PCS
Farmers showing samples some agricultural products from Mweru Umoja One irrigation Project on January 27, 2024
Farmers showing samples some agricultural products from Mweru Umoja One irrigation Project on January 27, 2024
Image: PCS
President William Ruto samples some agricultural products from Mweru Umoja One irrigation Project on January 27, 2024
President William Ruto samples some agricultural products from Mweru Umoja One irrigation Project on January 27, 2024
An aerial view of Mweru Umoja One irrigation Project in Meru County on January 27, 2024
An aerial view of Mweru Umoja One irrigation Project in Meru County on January 27, 2024
Image: PCS
President William Ruto during the inauguration of the Sh150 billion Mweru Umoja One irrigation Project in Meru County on January 27, 2024
President William Ruto during the inauguration of the Sh150 billion Mweru Umoja One irrigation Project in Meru County on January 27, 2024
Image: PCS
Farmers showing samples some agricultural products from Mweru Umoja One irrigation Project on January 27, 2024
Farmers showing samples some agricultural products from Mweru Umoja One irrigation Project on January 27, 2024
Image: PCS

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