This archive report was first published on 18 July 2019.
On July 18, 2019, the Mandera County Government unveiled two irrigation schemes, Kutulo and Koromey, to boost food security in the region.
Mandera Governor Ali Roba said the region has great food potential for sustenance, and the irrigation schemes will benefit over 400 farmers and several other residents through indirect job opportunities.
The governor noted that the county government has set aside 800 acres of land for the two schemes, with water tapping efforts commenced to irrigate the dry Koromey area.
Roba also emphasized that his government is committed to boosting food security in the region through irrigation, in line with achieving the government's Big 4 Agenda.
At the Kutulo Irrigation Scheme, water harnessing efforts have been put in place through the digging of earth pans to tap surface runoff during the rainy seasons, and sinking of mega boreholes has also started in the eight-month pilot project.
Once the project is successful, it will be extended to all the six sub-counties in the county.
Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries CEC executive Johara Hassan said the project will reduce food dependency from the national government and international donors, and build resiliency among farmers besides boosting food security in the county.
