Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA)
@TardaKE
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The Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA) is a State Corporation established under Section 3 of the TARDA Act CAP 443 of the Laws of Kenya.
📢PUBLIC NOTICE: TARDA HAS MOVED!📢
We're excited to announce that
@TardaKE
has relocated! Our new address is:
🏢 DUNDORI ROAD, INDUSTRIAL AREA
We're no longer at Queensway House, 7th Floor, Kaunda Street. Please visit us at our new premises for all your inquiries & services!
🚨 UPDATE ON MASINGA DAM 🚨
April 26th, 2024, 1700Hrs
Masinga Dam is experiencing spillage, resulting in accelerated water flow downstream. We urge residents to remain vigilant and follow any advisories issued by local authorities.
#MasingaDam
#WaterSafety
#CommunityAlert
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🚨UPDATE ON MASINGA DAM🚨
May 8th, 2024 0500HRS
✅Masinga -1058.09 mASL
1: As of 1st May 2024, the water levels at Masinga Dam stood at 1058.28 meters above sea level, exceeding its full supply capacity levels of 1056.50 meters.
#FloodsAdvisoryKE
@Roba_Liban_Duba
@MeteoKenya
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🚨UPDATE ON KIAMBERE DAM🚨
May 9th, 2024 0500HRS
✅Kiambere - 701.48
The water levels at Kiambere Dam stand at 701.48 mASL level, exceeding its full supply capacity levels of 700.00 mASL. Here,
@TardaKE
takes you on a journey of the Dam's structural integrity.
#FloodsAdvisoryKE
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Happening now at Ngong Hills, TARDA and Blue Foundation Africa on a restoration programme.
Tree planting ceremony by using drones to spread seed balls.
Guest of honor is the CS for Environment and Forestry, Hon. Keriako Tobiko.
#internationalforestday
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🌊MASINGA DAM AT FULL CAPACITY
Masinga Dam has reached full capacity & is currently spilling.
@TardaKE
assures the public that the necessary flood control measures are in place as the dam & spillways are designed to handle natural overflow ensuring the safety of downstream areas
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1. The newly appointed Chairman of TARDA Board of Directors CBS Mr. Patrick Gichuru Gichohi visited TARDA Headquarters today for an office familiarization visit.
He was hosted by the
@TardaKE
MD, Mr. Liban Roba.
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1:🌊 A Milestone Moment at Kitere Intake! We're beyond excited to announce that water is flowing into the Intake! After meticulous planning, dedicated efforts & unwavering commitment, this achievement marks a significant step toward sustainable water distribution!
#Sustainability
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Today, TARDA's Chairman Hon. Jamleck Kamau and the outgoing acting MD, Mr. Emilio Mugo who is also the Secretary Regional Development at the Ministry of East African Community welcomed the incoming MD, Mr. Liban Roba Duba.
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Chief of Staff and the Head of Public Service Mr.Felix Kosgei is received at the Tana Delta Irrigation Project by
@ForAsals
PS
@IdrisDokota
,
@TardaKE
Chairman,Board of Directors and MD
@Roba_Liban_Duba
during his inspection tour of development projects in the Tana River County.
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1/
#HappeningNow
@EACAffairsKenya
officials led CS Betty Maina
@maina_betty
today met with 6 Regional Development Authority (RDA) Heads in Tana Delta.
@TardaKE
led by M.D. Liban Roba
@BanksBrg
were the hosts of the meeting and took the CS on a tour of various development projects.
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📷 Moments to Cherish: Capturing smiles, unity and determination. The
@TardaKE
Board of Directors at Masinga Dam Resort, igniting fresh ideas and forging stronger bonds. Here's to progress, collaboration and the journey ahead! 🚀🤝
#TARDABoardRetreat
#TogetherWeRise
#Progress
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A delagation from Energy Circle Holdings Ltd. (Australia) led by Mr.Gary Chan paid a visit to
@TardaKE
offices.
Discussions centred on the possibility of Collaboration in various sectors of Energy, Health, policy, Education,Youth, Culture,peace and Research.
#Collaborations
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TARDA PARTICIPATES IN BETA MODEL MEETING FOR FEEDLOTS🐄
1:We're honored to be part of the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) presentation to Agriculture County Executive Committee Members from 30 counties across 🇰🇪.
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1. Congratulations on the confirmation of your appointment as the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of East African Community, ASALs and Regional Development
@EACAffairsKenya
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TARDA's team led by the Managing Director Mr.Liban Roba was this morning hosted
@kalromkulima
offices by the Director General Dr.Eliud K Kireger ,OGW and his team.
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The annual production of 84,000 MT of milled rice will significantly reduce rice imports by 35%, saving Kshs. 25 billion in foreign exchange!
@TardaKE
is driving self-sufficiency and strengthening Kenya's agricultural sector.
#ImportSubstitution
#CommissioningofSailoniHeadworks
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The Emali Livestock Selection and Breeding Centre is a project ran by
@TardaKE
and promotes technology transfer of best livestock breeding practices thereby promoting production of quality breeds for the benefit of the community.
#TechnologyTransfer
#qualitybreeding
#Research
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1:Today marks the beginning of an intensive 3-day community engagement program in the heart of Tana Delta. Our focus? The vital
#TDIP
Project. We've embarked on a journey of dialogue, collaboration & progress with the communities as we shape the future of
#waterresourcemanagement
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@TardaKE
MD
@Roba_Liban_Duba
and
@SBSKenya
Executive Dean Dr.Caeser Mwangi, today signed a three year term MOU that will allow the two Organisations collaborate on diverse areas.
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1/
#HappeningNow
:Hon Rebecca Miano: I have had an opportunity to work with Regional Development bodies
#RDAs
such as
@TardaKE
&
@KVDA_ke
, because of the Masinga & Turkwel Dams. RDAs don't serve a particular county and they have a lot of work ahead of them in regards to development
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1/
@TardaKE
Team led by M.D. Mr. Liban Roba
@BanksBrg
today held discussions with officials from
@KenGenKenya
Team in charge of Masinga Power generation, representatives of
@Machakos_County
Government, and officers from the Critical Infrastructure Protection Unit (CIPU)
#synergies
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1: With great pride and enthusiasm
@TardaKE
marked an achievement in our journey towards environmental conservation as we launched the Authority's contribution to the Presidential directive on planting
#15BillionTreesBy2032
with H.E. Pastor Dr. Dorcas Rigathi as our Chief Guest!
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During the inspection tour,Mr. Felix Kosgei,visited the rehabilitated Sailoni headworks where he commended
@TardaKE
for the efforts made so far noting that the Authority was a key driver of the Government's commitment to attain food security as well as community empowerment.
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TARDA'S TDIP PROJECT IN POLE POSITION TO MEET THE COUNTRY'S RICE DEFICIT
1:
@TardaKE
's Tana Delta Irrigation Project is making great strides in ensuring food security for Kenya. Through our rehabilitation works, we're enhancing agricultural productivity and creating employment.
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FORTIFYING PARTNERSHIPS: TARDA AND MACHAKOS COUNTY JOIN FORCES FOR SUSTAINABILITY
1:
@TardaKE
is honoured to have engaged with
@Machakos_Gov
Governor Hon.
@Wavinya_Ndeti
, delving into the realm of collaborative partnerships aimed at fostering sustainability & community development
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Honoured to be receiving His Excellency The President William Ruto
@WilliamsRuto
as he commissions the Rehabilitated Sailoni Headworks and Rubber Dam and inspects the ongoing Rehabilitation of Water Delivery Systems and Farm Restoration Works at the Tana Delta Irrigation Project.
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Unlocking the potential of revitalized waters & empowered lands, the Sailoni Head-works & Rubber Dam Commissioning embodies
@TardaKE
's resolute pledge to a resilient future. We're keen on inspiring progress and crafting a sustainable world.
#DrivingProsperity
#ResilientFuture
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🚨WATER LEVELS UPDATE IN mASL: 29/11/2023🚨
✅Masinga - 1050.24
✅Kamburu - 1004.89
✅Gitaru - 923.34
✅Kindaruma -779.31
✅Kiambere - 699.24
Below Full Supply Level
✅Masinga - 6.26m
✅Kiambere - 0.76m
NB: Full Supply Level is the level at which the dam starts to overflow.
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Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA)
@TardaKE
through its Machakos Tree Nursery has donated 3,000 tree seedlings to Nairobi City County.The seedlings which were collected by Sergeant Ndambuki,of the AP National Training School , Embakasi will be planted in the Institution.
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🌾TANA DELTA RICE MILL COMPLEX LAUNCHES COMMERCIAL MILLING TO BOOST LOCAL PRODUCTION!🌾
1:Thrilled to announce we've officially launched commercial milling at the
#TanaDeltaIrrigationProject
! This achievement marks a significant milestone in our efforts to reduce 🇰🇪 rice deficit.
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Land preparation at TDIP, Tana Delta
@TardaKE
farm in readiness for rice planting phase I of 100 acres to be expanded to 4,000 acres; contribution to GoK's food security initiative.
#FoodSecurity
#RiceProduction
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The High Grand Falls,a multipurpose dam that was to be constructed by TARDA had its feasibility study completed but it was not implemented.
CS nominee rebecca_miano vouches and supports for its implementation
#TardaKe
#HighGrandFalls
#MultipurposeDam
#cabinetvetting
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1. The Presidential Directive to increase food production in the country couldn't have come at a better time. Agriculture is seen as a key enabler to address this issue, as it impacts all strata of the community, creates jobs & presents entrepreneurial opportunities.
#foodsecurity
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1/
@TardaKE
's Masinga Dam is an embankment dam on the Tana River located on the border of Embu & Machakos Counties. Construction of the Masinga Hydroelectric Power Station and Dam commenced in 1978 and completed in 1981. M.D. Mr. Liban Roba gives a brief on the Dam's potential
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1/
@TardaKE
was today honoured to host Secretary Regional Development & Northern Corridor,
@regional_dev
Mr. Emilio Mugo as he paid a courtesy call on M.D. Mr. Liban Roba
@BanksBrg
. During the visit he received the Embu County Book that
@TardaKE
had participated in developing.
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Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA)
@TardaKE
plays a key role in building a sustainable water management framework. Our vision extends beyond safeguarding water resources; it's about fostering a thriving environment, ensuring food security & enabling resilient communities.🌏
#AfricaClimateSummit23
#Sustainability
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As part of it's drought mitigation efforts,
@TardaKE
constructed the Kibathai Karuru water pan in Kinangop,Nyandarua County.The pan stores run off water during the rainy season thereby providing the over 1,000 community members with water for their domestic use throughout the year
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1. Kenya’s annual rice consumption is estimated to be increasing at the rate of 12% per year.
Currently,
@TardaKE
is in the process of meeting this demand by opening up land that will increase rice production in Kenya.
#RiceProduction
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Get your copy of today's
@dailynation_KE
and read an opinion piece by
@TardaKE
M.D. Mr. Liban Roba
@banksbrg
focusing on the importance of regional development bodies in spurring national economic growth. You can also read it online at
#regionaldevelopment
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1. On-going construction of the Manza River Weir at the Machakos Tree Nursery. The Weir will play an important role of water storage with the Nov/Dec rainy season having began.
#Irrigation
#Conservation
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1.
@TardaKE
is proud to be participating in the CoG 8th Devolution Conference alongside other Regional Development Authorities. This year's theme '10 Years of Devolution: The Present and the Future' echoes the progress and possibilities unlocked by devolution.
#DevolutionJourney
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1/Successful meeting held today between officials of
@TardaKE
& Regional Centre For Mapping Of Resources For Development
@RCMRD_
aimed at discussing possible collaboration in establishing a GIS Data Repository (Geoportal) for the Authority.
#GIS
#Partnerships
#DataRepository
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TARDA IN RETREAT TO STRATEGIZE ON OPTIMIZING REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS
📍NAIVASHA
📅3rd- 5th April 2024
1:Led by our M.D. Mr.
@Roba_Liban_Duba
@TardaKE
is participating in a retreat convened by
@IGRTC_KE
aimed at guiding unbundling & transferring devolved functions of RDAs.
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EMBRACING THE FUTURE- TARDA UNDERTAKES PIVOTAL RETREAT TO CHART WAY FORWARD
📌MASINGA
1:
@TardaKE
Board Retreat underway, led by Chair Mr. Patrick Gichohi
@pggichohi
& M.D. Mr. Liban Roba
@Roba_Liban_Duba
, focused on aligning the Authority to meet Kenya's 🇰🇪 Development Agenda.
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1. PS State department of Asal and Regional Development Hon. Idris Dokota accompanied by
@TardaKE
MD Liban Roba paid a courtesy Visit to Tana Delta Irrigation rigation Project (TDIP) on a familiarisation tour.
#FoodSecurity
#RiceProduction
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Bee-keeping is an important economic activity in the ASALs where
@TardaKE
's three quarters jurisdiction falls. In order to promote economic empowerment of the communities in these areas,
@TardaKE
has been conducting capacity building for farmers on best practices in bee-keeping.
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🚨WATER LEVELS UPDATE IN mASL: 6/12/2023 🚨
✅Masinga - 1051.83
✅Kamburu – 1003.30
✅Gitaru - 923.35
✅Kindaruma -780.11
✅Kiambere – 698.11
Below Full Supply Level
✅Masinga - 4.67m
✅Kiambere - 1.89m
NB: Full Supply Level is the level at which the dam overflows.
@TardaKE
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SETTING THE PACE FOR 2024:TARDA ENGAGES IN MINISTERIAL STRATEGIC MEETING
1:Honoured to have actively participated in a strategic meeting convened by
@EACAffairsKenya
through CS Hon. Peninah Malonza
@peninah_malonza
accompanied by PS
@regional_dev
Mr. Kello Harsama
@harsama_kello
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1.
@TardaKE
team led by our Board Director Madam Irene Nyabochoa celebrate with a trophy after emerging as the best stand in Water and Waste Water Services in the just concluded Embu Show.
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Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA)
@TardaKE
team joined the over 80 participants drawn from over 20 countries in East and South Africa for the Regional Resource Hub 2023 data workshop on protected and conserved areas.The five day event began on Monday .
#DataTraining
#DataIsImportant
#ConservationEfforts
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1/The Management of
@TardaKE
led by Board Chairman Hon. Joe Mutambu and M.D. Mr. Liban Roba
@Roba_Liban_Duba
held a successful meeting at the Authority's Kiambere GuestHouse aimed at enhancing community engagement on their role in conserving the Tana River ecosystem.
#Empowerment
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TARDA DONATES KITS FOR
#TARDAAT50
CONSERVATION CUP AS PART OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
1:
@TardaKE
is thrilled to announce that as part of our
#50thAnniversary
celebrations, we've donated football kits to the Iveti Community Forest 🌳 Association FC!🎉⚽
#EmpoweringCommunties
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TARDA HOSTS PRINCIPAL SECRETARIES TO ASSESS PROGRESS OF TDIP PROJECT
1.
@TardaKE
was honoured to host P.S. State Dept. for ASALs & Regional Development
@regional_dev
Mr. Harsama Kello
@harsama_kello
& P.S. State Department for Roads Eng. Joseph Mbugua today at the
#TDIP
Project