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Machakos shifts focus on weirs to boost food production

Aerial view of Miu irrigation weir in Mwala, Machakos County. (Erastus Mulwa, Standard)

The county government of Machakos has revealed plan to pump more resources towards construction of weirs in order to eliminate water scarcity and boost food security.

Governor Wavinya Ndeti said her administration was keen on working closely with the national government and development partners to harvest and retain surface water, which she noted was critical in increasing food production.

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