Eric Mugaa
Eric Mugaa is the Water and Irrigation Minister of Kenya, known for his commitment to ensuring access to clean, safe, and affordable water for all citizens. Recently, he was in the news for reaffirming the Kenyan government's dedication to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6, which focuses on water and sanitation, during the announcement of UNESCO's $8 million groundwater management project aimed at benefiting communities in Kenya and Tanzania.
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CS Mugaa hailed the rapid results already being experienced by farmers during the commissioning of the Kandeki Irrigation Project.
Sh168m irrigation projects boost for Kirinyaga farmers
Kenya· 2025-11-29
Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa appointed Mary Wambui to replace Charles Kamau Karondo at the Athi Water Works Development Agency.
Businesswoman Mary Wambui moved in a flurry of leadership changes in parastatalsKenya· 2025-08-08
Water and Sanitation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa said the country was falling short despite progress in expanding infrastructure.
Government urges radical reforms to close water access gap by 2030Kenya· 2025-06-27
Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa emphasized the importance of the conference for aligning strategies and investments with Kenya's Vision 2030.
Kenya eyes climate-smart investments in water and sanitation sectorKenya· 2025-05-07
Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa emphasized the importance of the upcoming conference for Kenya's water and sanitation sector.
Kenya targets climate-smart water and sanitation breakthroughs at global conferenceKenya· 2025-05-05
Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa accompanied the President and Deputy President during their visit to the project.
How Kaihii irrigation project is breeding commerce in Murang'aKenya· 2025-04-22
The President was accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Cabinet Secretaries Eric Mugaa and William Kabogo, and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa.
Ruto woos Mount Kenya with goodies as he seeks region's supportKenya· 2025-04-03
Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa stated that while construction on the designated land, project costing Sh1.2 billion has already begun with 93 kilometres of pipeline laid.
Compensation hitch slows implantation of dam projectKenya· 2025-03-28Kenya’s Water and Irrigation Minister Eric Mugaa affirmed his government’s commitment to ensuring access to clean, safe, and affordable water for all.
Unesco’s Sh21 billion water project to benefit millions in East Africa
Tanzania· 2025-03-07
