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Coast Development Authority rehabilitates dams, lakes to boost water supply

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A worker puts the final touches on the Coast Development Authority stand at the Mombasa International Show. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

The Coast Development Authority (CDA) has started the rehabilitation of dams and freshwater lakes in bid boost water supply and irrigation in six Coastal counties.

The regional development agency said areas surrounding Kwale's Sh20 billion Mwache multipurpose dam project are being improved to mitigate persistent water shortage in Kwale, Mombasa and Kilifi counties.

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