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World Bank pours Sh13 billion into water projects he World Bank’s board of executive directors yesterday approved Sh13.1 billion ($155 million) in credit to support development of the country’s water infrastructure, including water storage, irrigation, and water resource management. “Kenya is a water scarce nation with over 80 per cent of its land considered to be arid or semi-arid,” said Diariétou Gaye, World Bank Country Director for Kenya. “Today’s financing will help the Government of Kenya move forward on its plans to manage its water resources, and develop a pipeline of water investments that will help improve the country’s water security and climate resiliency.” The IDA credit will finance the first phase under the Government’s Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Programme. “Kenya’s people and economy are highly vulnerable to erratic climatic patterns and limited water availability,” said Jamal Saghir, World Bank Director for Sustainable Development in Africa Region. “This project will facilitate the development of Kenya’s water-related sectors, including agriculture, water supply and tourism, and bring food and jobs to the country’s population.” The first phase will include developing an irrigation scheme along the Lower Nzoia river in Siaya and Busia counties in Western Kenya, which is expected to contribute to food security, economic growth and enhanced climate resilience for farmers. “The Lower Nzoia Irrigation Scheme is aimed at ensuring water supply for high-value crops such as fruit and vegetables, as well as crops that are diet staples for Kenyans, such as soybeans, cereals and other legumes,” said Gustavo Saltiel, World Bank Team Leader for the project. “We look forward to working with the Government of Kenya as it implements this project.” The funds will also support the progressive development of an institutional and information base that will ensure water investments are sustainably planned, developed and maintained, as well as support constitutional reforms in the sector.

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