Rift ValleyState agency scales down implementation of flagship projects, to resume once health situation normalises. The implementation of several multi-million-shilling flagship projects aimed at boosting food security in arid and semi-arid areas of the North Rift region have stalled. Affected countiesSEE ALSO: Fears for Kenya’s urban food supply as floods drown riceThe natural calamities rocked parts of Turkana, West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet and Samburu counties, destroying irrigation projects. “We had started reviving some stalled projects while at the same time initiating new irrigation projects when Covid-19, locusts and floods hit the country, forcing us to halt everything on the ground,” said Naporos. We are also seeking funds from our donors to expand the irrigation projects,” said Naporos.

Source: Standard Digital June 15, 2020 07:41 UTC