Lower Nzoia Irrigation Project

Project Overview
Overview Summary
The Lower Nzoia Irrigation Project has wasted approximately KSh 494 million due to delays, including significant interest and idle charges. Only 53% of the 2023/24 budget was utilized, leading to a project extension until May 2025 despite its importance for regional food security.
The Lower Nzoia Irrigation Project has incurred ~KSh 494 million in wasted funds due to delays, including interest and idle charges (~KSh 70M in interest, ~KSh 285M in idle/interest charges). Only 53% of the 2023/24 allocation was used, and the project has been extended to May 2025. The project is critical for food security in the region.
Status:
Stalled
Progress:
40%
Start Date: June 19, 2020
Expected End: June 18, 2025
Budget: KES 1,000,000,000.00
Location: Lower Nzoia
Agency: National Irrigation Authority
Sector: Agriculture
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