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Irrigation the way to go to end hunger, says Ruto

President William Ruto (centre) opens Bura Irrigation and Settlement Scheme rehabilitation project in Tana River County. [PCS]

President William Ruto has said irrigated agriculture remains key to reduction of poverty and attainment of food security in the country.

Speaking as he opened Bura Irrigation and Settlement Scheme rehabilitation project in Tana River County, the President said interventions aimed at increasing water availability for livelihood and domestic activities have great potential to transform lives of rural communities through farming.

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