×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Makueni farmers turn to road runoff water to combat drought

Elizabeth Mathingau inspects her mangoes which are thriving in the sleepy village of Nduluku-thanks to the Green Roads for Water tech. [Stephen Nzioka/Standard]

Makueni County, a semi-arid region long plagued by unpredictable rainfall, is witnessing a farming revolution as residents' harness road runoff water to sustain agriculture.

With rain patterns becoming increasingly unreliable, many farmers have faced persistent crop failures, leading to food shortages and reliance on relief aid.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in