PS Kimotho, PS Ngeno Chart Path for Mau Forest Restoration

Principal Secretary for Irrigation CPA Ephantus Kimotho, CBS, today hosted his Environment and Climate Change counterpart, Dr. Eng. Festus Ngeno, for the inception meeting of the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP) at Maji House.

The 10-year initiative, covering Eastern, Molo , western, South- West, and farmlands (317,115 hectares), will be officially launched on 24th October 2025. Its objectives include:
• Restoration and protection of the Mau Forest Complex
• Support for nature-positive enterprises
• Promotion of the circular economy
• Environmental education and research
• Strengthening of policy and governance frameworks

Their discussions focused on collaboration in water harvesting, storage, and distribution, including rehabilitation of 14 dams, provision of water tanks, spring protection, and micro-irrigation kits.

The Mau restoration drive is aligned with the 15-billion tree-growing agenda under the Kenya Kwanza manifesto. Both PS Kimotho and PS Ngeno reaffirmed their commitment to achieving this vision, pledging to work together to deliver tangible results.