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What could the irrigation project in Uasin Gishu County mean for Rwanda?

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Increased agricultural output in Uasin Gishu County may boost trade to Rwanda. The commissioning of the Ziwa 2 Earth Dam Irrigation Project in Uasin Gishu County is set to bring 500 acres under irrigation, enabling farmers to support two cropping seasons annually. This project will allow farmers to grow a variety of crops, including maize, beans, and horticultural products such as spinach, passion fruit, kale, tomatoes, onions and coffee. Given that agricultural goods are transported from Uasin Gishu County through the region to Rwandan markets, the increased and more reliable supply of these products could potentially boost trade flows between the two nations.

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  • The project will bring 500 acres under irrigation and help 1,000 farmers.standardmedia.co.ke
  • The dam's water storage capacity was raised to one million cubic metres.standardmedia.co.ke
  • Farmers will grow maize and beans alongside horticultural crops such as spinach, passion fruit, kale, tomatoes, onions and coffee.standardmedia.co.ke
  • Agricultural goods are transported from Uasin Gishu County through the region to Rwandan markets.standardmedia.co.ke

Why it matters

The irrigation project is designed to significantly improve food production and household incomes in Uasin Gishu County, with each household projected to earn an average of Sh200,000 per acre annually. This increased local productivity is critical for the economic stability of the county and the surrounding communities, which are expected to benefit directly and indirectly through employment.

Regionally, Uasin Gishu County serves as a key transit corridor for agricultural goods moving toward Rwandan markets. Any increase in the reliable supply of crops from this county could strengthen existing trade links, providing a more consistent source of goods for Rwandan consumers and businesses.

What we don't know yet

  • What is the current volume of agricultural trade between Uasin Gishu County and Rwanda?
  • Will the State Department for Irrigation successfully establish market linkages for the new crops?

What would change this answer

The State Department for Irrigation successfully completes the fencing and connects remaining farmers by the end of November 2026.This would ensure the full operational capacity of the dam, making the increased supply of crops more certain and immediate.
There are disruptions to the transit corridor between Uasin Gishu County and Rwanda.The potential boost to trade would be significantly reduced or negated, regardless of the increased local production.

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