Umaa Dam Revival; Malombe's Skillful Lobbying

Governor Julius Malombe, EGH

Our Reporter 

The National Government has undertaken to revive and complete the stalled Umaa dam project in Kitui Central following the timely intervention of Governor Julius Malombe.


Dr. Malombe hosted the Water Permanent Secretary Paul Rono a month ago where he lobbied for the revival of the stalled mega dam.


The governor who later took the PS on a tour of the stalled project noted that its completion will provide water to tens of thousands of people in Kitui town and its environs. 


The dam project stalled under the watch of Kaluki Ngilu when she served as Water Minister and Kitui Central MP. Curiously during her time as governor, she made no efforts to revive the dam. 


PS Rono praised Governor Malombe for coming up with a comprehensive water programme that will make the county water secure through constructing water pans, sand dams, mini dams and boreholes across the vast county.


"I am impressed by the Governor's water programme to make provide water to the residents. The national government is willing to partner with Governor Malombe to make this a reality" PS Rono told the press after his tour of Umaa dam site. 

Government floats tender for Umaa dam


The National Government holds Dr. Malombe in high esteem due to his stellar performance in the County and commitment to transparency and accountability when it comes to management of public resources. 


This explains why the National Government is willing to partner with Kitui county Government under Dr Malombe to implement development projects that have a direct positive impact on the residents. 


Governor Malombe has vowed to lift the battered county from the doldrums of mismanagement ochestrated by the former regime which has been blamed for bringing the county to its knees. 


More to follow.... 

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