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President William Ruto officially launches Sh7.8b Thiba Dam in Kirinyaga

The construction of Thiba Dam, which has now been officially unveiled, started in September 2018. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]

President William Ruto has officially launched the Sh7.8 billion Thiba Dam in Rukenya, Gichugu Constituency in Kirinyaga County.

Ruto, during the launch of the facility on Saturday, October 15, said the dam will help increase Mwea rice production by 10,000 acres - from the current 25,000 acres to 35,000 acres.

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