{"id":25061,"date":"2026-07-04T14:43:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T14:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/?p=25061"},"modified":"2026-07-04T14:55:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T14:55:36","slug":"government-says-nyando-dyke-project-to-be-completed-this-financial-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/07\/04\/government-says-nyando-dyke-project-to-be-completed-this-financial-year\/","title":{"rendered":"PS Omollo: Nyando dyke project to be completed this financial year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government has completed half of a planned 30km dyke system in Nyando Constituency as part of efforts to control perennial flooding in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during a women&#8217;s empowerment event in Nyando on Saturday, Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo said 15km of dykes had already been built through the Lake Basin Development Authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said funding had been allocated in the current financial year to construct a further 10km, with the remaining section expected to be completed before the end of the financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0026-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25063 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0026-1100x734.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0026-680x454.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0026-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0026-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0026.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo with Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr Mathews Owili during a women&#8217;s empowerment event in Nyando, Kisumu County Saturday\/Photo by Christopher Oludhe<\/em><\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Out of the total 30 kilometres of dykes that are supposed to be constructed, we have already completed 15 kilometres,&#8221; Dr Omollo said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional funding has been allocated this financial year to enable the construction of another 10 kilometres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the project would also benefit neighbouring flood-prone areas in Homa Bay and Busia counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Omollo added that the government planned to build two large dams under the National Infrastructure Fund to complement flood control measures and improve water supply in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nyando has experienced frequent flooding for decades, mainly due to the overflow of River Nyando. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0025-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25065 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0025-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0025-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0025-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0025-1100x734.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0025-680x454.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0025-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0025-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0025.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi with <strong><em>Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo during a women&#8217;s empowerment event in Nyando, Kisumu County Saturday\/Photo by Christopher Oludhe<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The floods have displaced thousands of people, damaged crops and infrastructure, and disrupted economic activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents have repeatedly called for permanent measures to address the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Omollo also said the Ministry of Interior had created new administrative units and was recruiting chiefs and assistant chiefs to improve access to government services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He urged residents to register for national identity cards and take part in the ongoing voter registration exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0024-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25067 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0024-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0024-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0024-1100x734.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0024-680x454.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0024-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0024-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG-20260704-WA0024.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em>Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi during a women&#8217;s empowerment event in Nyando, Kisumu County Saturday\/Photo by Christopher Oludhe<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;This region has close to one million eligible voters who have not yet registered. I encourage everyone to register and participate in shaping the country&#8217;s future,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Principal Secretary said the government&#8217;s development agenda was intended to ensure resources were distributed across all parts of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The women&#8217;s empowerment event brought together hundreds of participants, who received information on government programmes, including the Women Enterprise Fund and other initiatives aimed at supporting small businesses and improving household incomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The government has completed half of a planned 30km dyke system in Nyando Constituency as part of efforts to control perennial flooding in the area. 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