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Food security: Plans on to expand Mwea irrigation scheme

A map of the irrigation scheme and the targeted areas of expansion. [Jacinta Mutura, Standard]

Hundreds of farmers in Kirinyaga County who are not incorporated in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme are set to benefit from its planned expansion.

Water PS Joseph Irungu yesterday said the scheme will be expanded to 30,000 acres from the current 26,000.

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