Kenya launches water irrigation PPP project
The government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (MEWNR) has launched a tender process for the development of the Lower Turkwel irrigation PPP project.
The MEWNR has undertaken a preliminary feasibility study for the project. The project involves:
- the development of intake and relate works,
- the development of storage, water supply, and infield works,
- the construction of access roads and
- the costruction of capacity building.
The project will be developed on a design, build, finance and transfer (DBFT) basis.
Interested parties must submit their proposals on or before 17 February 2015.
The proposed irrigation project lies on the lower Turkwel region. There are over 20,000 ha of land which can be irrigated and used for food production that will enhance food security in the region will give 2000 local families the opportunity to improve their condition of live.
See the invitation to tender:
