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DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT PROJECTS
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Title
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Description
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Cost (Kshs’000)
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Kuja River Multipurpose
Dam (Migori district)
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The main objective is
to stimulate agricultural and hydropower development through irrigation
of 20,000Ha and generation of 18MW. The estimated cost is US$ 50
million.
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10,000,000
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Sondu River
Multipurpose Development Project (Nyando, Nyamira & Rachuonyo
districts)
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The on going Sondu
River Hydropower project is part of this project. Its objective is to
increase area under irrigation to 25,000Ha from 10,000Ha and power
generation to 150MW from 60MW, when implemented.
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15,000,000
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Nandi Forest Dam
Multipurpose Project (Nyando district)
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The project is planned
to generate 50 MW of electricity and irrigate up to 17,000 ha in the
Nyanza Sugar belt Zone. The
project will be based on the Nyando
River
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15,000,000
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Moi’s Bridge
Multipurpose Project
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This project is
proposed to generate 60MW of electricity and irrigate 6,900 ha in the Kerio Valley
and 11,400 ha in the Nzoia
Basin based on
the River Nzoia. A feasibility
study has been undertaken
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15,000,000
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Water Supply and
Sanitation (Regional)
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The project involves the rehabilitation of 600
community wells in Nyanza province and the construction of 150 new
community wells in Busia, Bungoma and Trans Nzoia districts. An
environmental management component is included. The project is
estimated to cost Ksh. 290 million.
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290,000
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Water Supply and
Sanitation in Western Kenya
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The project will
involve construction of 964 water projects in 4 districts of Nyanza and
5 districts in Rift Valley. The project will procure 3 drilling
machines 2 rotary and 1 percussion. The project is estimated to cost
Kshs 2.8 Billion in 4 years.
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2,800,000
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Nyando River Flood Control Project (Nyando and
Kisumu Districts)
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The project entails the
implementation of an integrated flood control project encompassing
construction of dams, irrigation schemes, drainage works, river
training and dredging, protection dykes and development of early
warning systems.
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14,000,000
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Nzoia River Flood Control Project (Busia
District)
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The
project entails the implementation of an integrated flood control
project encompassing construction of dams, irrigation schemes, drainage
works, river training and dredging, protection dykes and development of
early warning systems.
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13,000,000
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Kano Plains Irrigation
project (Nyando district)
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This
project is tied to the completion of the Sondu River Hydropower
project. Feasibility studies were completed in 1992. It is estimated to
cost US$ 220 million and will result in 15000 Ha being available for
irrigation.
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18,000,000
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Lakeshore Irrigation
Projects (Lake Victoria shores)
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Through
the Integrated Regional Development Master Plan, 19 suitable areas that
could be developed through irrigation for horticultural development and
rice have been identified along the lakeshore. Feasibility studies should be carried
out to allow for the implementation of the projects. One such project is the Kimira Ouch
Smallholder Project. Which is being
financed by the ADB at Kshs. 3 billion
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16,000,000
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Nyando River Irrigation Project (Nyando
District)
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The
project is located on the right bank of the Nyando River and cover a total
area of 4,000 ha (including the existing Ahero Irrigation Scheme). The objective of the project is to
convert the Ahero Scheme from pumped to gravity scheme. A feasibility study has been
completed.
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2,000,000
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Cement Manufacturing
(Nyando)
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To
establish cement manufacturing plant in western Kenya so as to exploit the
unutilized vast limestone resources in Koru. Possibilities of utilizing the Homa
lime resources will also be explored as well as for the manufacture of
phosphate based fertilizers. To open up the East African Community and
COMESA markets to our local cement.
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500,000
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Granite Stone Tile
Production (Western Kenya)
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To
establish a Granite tile Manufacturing plant and Western Kenya so as to
utilize the vast granite resources and reduce the costs of tiles based
on transportation of boulders all the way to Nairobi. To utilize the Granite materials in
the building industry as well as in rails/road stones. To open up the East African Community
and COMESA Market to our Granite tiles.
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50,000
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Kisii Soap Stone
(Kisii)
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To add
Value to the Local Soap Stone industry that is currently dominated by
sculpture by using the non-choice sculpture soapstone for the making of
chalk, wall tiles and Sanitary wave.
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20,000
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Rock Quarrying and
Ballast Crushing (Regional)
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To
establish additional rock quarrying and Ballast Crushing units in prime
areas such as the Awasi plateau so as to make it easy avail and
affordability the line products for construction of buildings and
roads.
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10,000
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Clay Drainage Pipe
Production (Nyanza)
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The
principal raw material for the drainage pipes is basically the clays,
which are available in many locations of the region such as Kano
Plains, Kodera
Forest, Sironga
and Kapsabet.
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500
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Agro Forestry
Establishment
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The
LBDA has established several central tree nurseries for the propagation
of tree seedlings for reforestation, afforestation and forest farming
by communities at Lugari, Sangalo, Chwele, Kisumu, Rae, Kokwanyo,
Alupe, and Kapsabet. Through
these tree nurseries the Authority has been able to distribute over 2.5
million seedlings for catchment conservation activities in the region .
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26,000
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Environmental
Monitoring (Regional)
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The
LBDA proposed to intensify environmental monitoring through sampling of
water resources and sources as well as carrying out HIV/AIDS campaigns
in the work place and public health education to the rural communities.
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3,000
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Catchment Conservation
and Rehabilitation of Sondu
River (Rift
Valley & Nyanza Provinces)
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The
project entails the implementation of activities meant to ensure
environmental integrity of the Sondu river catchment through
afforestation, reforestation, promotion of
good agricultural practices and empowering the communities to undertake
alternative income generating activities that replace catchment
degradation activities such as wood cutting, cultivation etc. The project is estimated to cost
Kshs. 65 million and will be financed by KENGEN as part of the Sondu
River Hydropower Project.
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65,000
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Biodiversity Project
(Rift Valley)
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The
objective of the project is to rehabilitate the South West Mau forest
and to conserve the Kapkatet wetlands. CDTF is reviewing the proposal.
The project is expected to cost Ksh. 21 million.
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21,000
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Eco-tourism (Regional)
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The project is part of the wider Western Kenya
Tourism circuit and entails the development and promotion of such sites
as Huma National
Park, Simbi Nyaima, Otok, God Ramogi, Kit Mikayi, Mt. Elgon, Kakamega forest etc. It
is estimated to cost Ksh. 15 million and is being reviewed by the
Tourist Trust Fund.
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15,000
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Establishment of Cruise
Ship (Lake Victoria)
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The
KTDC has shown interest in the establishment of a cruise ship for
touring Lake Victoria to exploit the
West Kenya Tourism Circuit. Pre-investment studies for a joint venture
with the LBDA will be undertaken.
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50,000
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Tannery Project (Western Kenya)
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Western Kenya produces 38% of the total hides
and skins in the country. Based on this a central tannery is proposed
to exploit the produce for leather and related products production. The
project is estimated to cost Ksh 50 million.
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50,000
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Instant Coffee Factory
(Busia District)
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The
country has no facilities for producing instant coffee from robusta
coffee, which does well in Siaya, Busia, Kakamega, Bungoma and South Nyanza.
Further more instant coffee is popular with tourists.
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30,000
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Fruit and Vegetable
Canning (Western Kenya)
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The
LBDA is promoting horticulture in the region. Busia, Bungoma, Trans
Nzoia, Kericho and Kisii produce large quantities of fruits and
vegetables which can be used to make jam, marmalade and fruit juices.
The project is estimated to cost Ksh 22 million.
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22,000
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Edible Oil Processing
Factory (Suba district)
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LBDA
has been promoting the growing of oil seed crops (sunflower, cotton,
ground nuts) for the support of an Edible Oil Processing Factory. The
factory is estimated to cost Ksh 10 million.
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10,000
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Soybean Development
Project (Western
Province)
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The
project is for the development of soybean in Western Province.
It will promote soybean growing by farmers, install soybean processing
facilities and adaptive research. It is estimated to cost Ksh. 1.2
billion.
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1,200,000
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Cotton Production
(Regional)
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The
African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) has renewed an interest in
cotton. The LBDA is involved in cottonseed production in liaison with such
bodies as Dominion Farms and KARI, for distribution to cotton farmers
in the region. The LBDA proposes to go into large-scale cottonseed
production with an investor. The project is expected to cost Ksh. 15
million.
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15,000
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Sugarcane Production and
Processing (Homa Bay District)
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The
objective of the project is to introduce improved sugarcane production
and processing technology to help attain self sufficiency in sugar,
create employment and save foreign exchange.
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24,000,000
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Sugarcane Production
and Processing (Busia District)
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The
objective of the project is to introduce improved sugarcane production
and processing technology to help attain self sufficiency in sugar,
create employment and save foreign exchange.
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24,000,000
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Integrated Pig Farming
(Nyanza & Western)
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The
project will be located in Vihiga or Kisii districts. It is envisaged to encompass a large
scale pig production programme by way of establishing breeding centers
for distributing pigs to contract farmers and provision of extension
services. A slaughtering and
meat processing plant will also be constructed.
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1,000,000
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Cage/Pen Culture of
Fish in Suitable Bays in Winam
Gulf (pilot
study)
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To
establish economic viability of lake-based culture trials in Lake Victoria· To popularise community
participation in lake-based cultures.· The
project is estimated to cost Kshs 5 m.
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5,000
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Establishment of Cold
Storage Facilities (Lakeshore)
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To improve
fish landing beaches by providing adequate infrastructure and increase
the shelf life of fish and hygienic quality thereof by providing cold
storage facilities are some of the objectives of the project. The total
project cost is Ksh. 800 million, but it is proposed to start with two
sites at Dunga and Kendu bay for Ksh. 20 million. The Japanese
Government is willing to finance the project.
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800,000
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Development of
Commercial Sustainable Fish Farming Enterprises (Regional)
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Fish
production by commercial farmers increased from 3tons / ha. per year to 5tons./ hatch. Per year through
refocused extension access to farm inputs, provision of credit and
capacity building.· Fish farming operated on
viable sustainable business enterprises.· The project is estimated to
cost Kshs 160 m.
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160,000
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HIV/AIDS Prevention
Project (Regional)
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To
develop strategies for prevention of HIV/AIDS and provide assistance to
those infected and affected
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65,000
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