I was honoured to attend the KeMU Kimeru Institute Pre-launch Dinner at the Nairobi Club, hosted by the Institute's Chairman, Hon. (Dr.) Kiraitu Murungi, EGH, former Governor of Meru County. The evening brought together a distinguished gathering of stakeholders who celebrated the Institute's vision and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the rollout of the online Kimeru curriculum, alongside other key initiatives aimed at inspiring and empowering the next generation of Ameru people. The Kimeru Institute seeks to preserve and promote the rich Ameru cultural heritage through the documentation, celebration, and transmission of the Ameru cultural traditions to future generations.

The Mwache Dam Project; A flagship initiative designed to revolutionise water security and unlock Kenya’s agricultural potential has now reached an impressive 80% overall completion. Key components have recorded strong progress: ✅Main Dam: 86% complete . ✅Lower Check Dam: 87% complete ✅Base Camp: 99% complete ✅Administration Building: 99% complete ✅Clinic: 85% complete ✅Police Post: 70% complete ✅Relocated Schools: 98% complete Supporting infrastructure is rapidly nearing completion, with the relocated schools almost ready for commissioning and occupation. This strong momentum reflects the Government’s firm commitment to the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Through major irrigation investments like Mwache Dam, the Government is systematically expanding water supply, boosting food production, and strengthening resilience against climate shocks to ensure national food security. Upon completion, the dam will deliver lasting water security, catalyse socio-economic development, and transform livelihoods for communities across the Coastal region.

I had the honour of attending the Investiture Ceremony of Rev. Dr. John Maromba, Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church in Kenya, as the new Chancellor of Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) at its main campus in Meru County.The event celebrated faith and leadership. KeMU contributes to Kenya’s education sector through values-driven programmes aimed at producing skilled graduates for national development.

Today, I received a courtesy call from Mr. Joel M. Wamalwa, CEO of the Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency, at my office in Maji House, Nairobi. The CEO briefed me on the progress of ongoing programmes and projects within the Agency’s area of jurisdiction, placing particular emphasis on those recently launched by H.E. the President, @WilliamsRuto. We also discussed planned projects aimed at improving access to safe water and dignified sanitation for residents of Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia, Trans-Nzoia, and Nandi counties.

My heart aches as our community mourns the sudden loss of Teacher Liam Mugendi and Teacher Erick Muchangi. They were both my close friends and students of life, and it is especially painful to lose such young lives full of promise. Their passing has deeply affected everyone. Am devasted. A painful loss. To the parents, friends, and colleagues of Liam Mugendi and Erick Muchangi, please accept my sincere condolences. To the parents especially, may the Lord strengthen and comfort you in this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate this painful loss. May the Almighty God comfort every grieving heart and grant Liam and Erick eternal peace. You will remain in our hearts and memories, in my mind you are eternally etched.

Just like all good stories, the story of Arsenal has come to an abrupt end… Next Season, kujaribu tena, you fought well. We hope the noise is turned a notch lower as at now

Accompanied by Tigania East Constituency MP Hon. Aburi Mpuru, I held a productive meeting with members of the Mikinduri business community and local leaders. We discussed the water challenges facing Mikinduri Market and the wider region, while I elaborated on the various water and irrigation projects that the Government, through the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, is implementing in Tigania East Constituency and across Meru County. These initiatives are designed to resolve the persistent water shortage problems in the area, thereby boosting food production, stimulating economic growth as envisaged in the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA)

Water Resources Authority’s core mandate is to safeguard the right to clean water by ensuring proper regulation, management and use of water resources, in order to guarantee sufficient water for everyone, both now and in the future. I held a productive meeting with Water Resources Authority (WRA) Board Chairman Mr. Donald K. Murgor and CEO Mr. Mohamed Moulid Shurie, OGW, MBS, at my office in Maji House, Nairobi. Our discussions focused on WRA’s core mandate and strategies to strengthen the regulation and sustainable management of water resources.

My thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their beloved daughters through a fire accident at Utumishi Girl's Academy. No words can fully ease the pain of such a heartbreaking loss, but please know that the entire nation stands with you in grief. The teachers and staff who worked tirelessly to care for and protect these girls also carry an unimaginable burden today; your dedication and courage during this crisis are deeply appreciated. To all Kenyans mourning this tragedy: May we come together in solidarity, support the affected families, and pray for the swift recovery of the injured students. May God grant eternal rest to the departed souls, comfort the bereaved families, and bring healing to the injured. Our hearts are with you all during this difficult time.

To all our Muslim brothers and sisters; Happy Eid-EL ADHA MUBARAK

Engagement with the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation, chaired by Hon. Kagongo Bowen, MP for Marakwet East, for the consideration of the Annual Estimates for the Financial Year 2026/27.

Today, I appeared before the Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation, chaired by Hon. Kagongo Bowen, MP for Marakwet East, for the consideration of the Annual Estimates for the Financial Year 2026/27. The session covered the budgets of the State Department for Water and Sanitation and the State Department for Irrigation under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation. I was accompanied by Mr. Julius Korir, Principal Secretary, State Department for Water and Sanitation; Mr. David Kipkemei, MBS, Administrative Secretary, State Department for Irrigation, who represented CPA Ephantus Kimotho, Principal Secretary, State Department for Irrigation; as well as CEOs and CFOs of the various agencies and other technical staff.

The concept of Water Insecurity Experiences (WISE) Scales as we look forward to collaborate with Northwestern University of Chicago on expertise and knowledge transfer.

We keep learning - Water Insecurity Experiences (WISE) scales are gaining momentum to help quantify the level of water consumer satisifaction

I joined H.E. Deputy President Prof. @KindikiKithure, other esteemed leaders, and the family and friends of former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi in South Imenti, Meru County, to bid farewell to his beloved daughter, Anita Kendi Murungi. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult moment. May she rest in eternal peace.

Today, I welcomed Dr. Sera L. Young, Professor at Northwestern University, for a courtesy call at my Maji House office in Nairobi. Our discussion focused on key interventions to champion the global and regional water security agenda. Central to this was integrating the Water Insecurity Experiences (WISE) Scales—groundbreaking tools developed under Dr. Young's leadership to measure human experiences regarding water access. We explored a long-term collaboration between Northwestern University and the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation to leverage these scales in data-driven programming. This partnership will provide precise, household-level data to uncover hidden water scarcity gaps that traditional metrics overlook, thereby enabling targeted interventions to fast-track our national progress toward universal water access, as envisaged in the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

Irrigation is critical to Kenya’s economy and food security as it enables farmers to grow high-value crops year-round, independent of rainfall, while creating rural jobs and boosting export earnings. In line with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), we are committed to improving irrigated agriculture by empowering smallholder farmers, modernising schemes, and expanding access to modern technologies for greater productivity and resilience. Today, I held a productive meeting with Eng. Charles Muasya, MBS, CEO of the National Irrigation Authority; Mr. Daniel Kipkemei, MBS, Administrative Secretary, State Department for Irrigation; and Mr. Daniel Mutune Kihara, Senior Chief Finance Officer, State Department for Irrigation, to discuss the status of our country’s irrigation portfolio.

Too much noise and jubilation on the streets today morning, kumbe ni Arsenal! How do the rest of us survive the day? Anyway, congratulation Arsenal, 22 years is a long time to wait, even Jacob only waited for 14 years.

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” (Romans 12:15) This evening, I paid a visit to former Meru Governor Hon. Kiraitu Murungi and his family to offer my condolences on the passing of their beloved daughter, Anita Kendi Murungi. No words can truly ease the profound sorrow of losing a child. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with them during this painful time. May the Lord surround them with strength, comfort, and peace, and may Anita’s soul rest in eternal peace.

Sustainability of water utilities; the companies are meant to be semi autonomous.