[PHOTOS] Ruto inspects Galana-Kulalu project in Kilifi, Tana River

President William Ruto on Friday inspected the completed works at the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project in Kilifi and Tana River counties.

The President said the completion of construction works at the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project's siltation basin and water canal marks a significant milestone in actualising the long-awaited food production initiative.

He said the Sh519.4 million infrastructure is now undergoing final testing.

It comprises a 753-metre inlet canal, a 450 million litre reservoir, a 1,210-metre outlet canal, and a 20 million-litre off-take water supply source.

President William Ruto inspects the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project in Kilifi and Tana River counties on May 16, 2025 / PCS 

He said that through a public-private partnership, the government is now poised to significantly scale up food production in line with the commitment to making Kenya food sufficient.

The President also inspected the construction of the Galana-Kulalu Bridge and access road, a critical infrastructure that will facilitate the efficient movement of produce from the farms to markets.

Later, he inspected the construction of the project's electricity supply, which will lower the cost of production by eliminating the use of diesel to power the farm.