[PHOTOS] Ruto launches extension of a secondary dyke for River Nzoia in Budalang’i

The government has committed more than Sh130 million to extend the dyke in Budalang'i to address the lake backflow of water in River Nzoia

The investment aims to restore arable agricultural land, thereby enabling residents to engage in productive activities.

The project will also safeguard and restore access to vital institutions and infrastructure, including Musoma Primary and Secondary Schools, Mau Mau Trading Centre, Musoma Shopping Centre, and households currently at risk of displacement.

President William Ruto launched the extension of a secondary dyke for the River Nzoia flood control project in Budalang’i, Busia County on Wednesday.

With him were Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula and a host of MPs and MCAs.

River Nzoia in Western Kenya is prone to frequent floods, particularly in the flood plains of Budalangi.

These floods result in the displacement of people and the destruction of property. 

Later, the President broke ground for the construction of a tuition block for St Anne’s Bunyala Girls Secondary School and St Joseph’s Busagwa Primary School.