Agriculture and Irrigation

Other Projects on Agriculture & Rural Development Done by KAF

• Project for Smallholder Empowerment and Agribusiness Promotion (SHEP Biz) (Kenya).

  Client: Government of Kenya and JICA

  Period: 2020-2022

  Description:
  The "Project for Smallholder Empowerment and Agribusiness Promotion (SHEP Biz)" has been in operation since December 2020. The objective was to enhance the capacity of rural agribusiness support systems, thereby contributing to the overall improvement of rural livelihoods. The central focus of the project was to instigate a shift in the mindset of farmers. This transformation was facilitated by empowering farmers with the skills needed for effective market research, enabling them to make informed decisions when selecting crops.

  Scope of Work:
  Provision of capacity building to small holder farmers

  

  

  
• Feasibility Study for the development of cold chain and storage facilities (Kenya)

  Client: JICA

  Period: 2021

  Description:
  The project was a pre-stage feasibility study of maintenance business of fisheries processing factory in Mombasa and cold chain system.

  Scope of Work:
  Studied the development issues of the blue economy industry in Kenya, verified PPP-related policies and past cases and confirmed important conditions for promoting the project, such as obtaining business rights and various licenses. Conducted logistical evaluation of fishing ports, transport of fish and cold handling and storage.

  

  

  
• Thiba Dam Under Mwea Irrigation Development Project (Kenya).

  Client:Government of Kenya/JICA ODA Loan

  Period: 2021

  Description:
  The objective of the Mwea Irrigation Development Project is to increase rice production in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme through construction of Thiba dam and construction of irrigation and drainage facilities thereby contributing to the expansion of the irrigation area.

  Scope of Work:
  Tender assistance for document review and finalization, construction supervision covering adequacy assessment, method of work approvals, drawing reviews, tests supervision, construction inspection, design modification, and Taking-Over Certificate issuance and assistance in monitoring Occupational Safety and Health (OSH).

  

  

  
• The Project on Enhancing Community Resilience against Drought through Sustainable Natural Resources Management and Livelihood Diversification in Turkana County (ECoRAD 2) (Kenya)

  Client:JICA

  Period: 2021-2022

  Description:
  The overall goal of the project was to enhance resilience of pastoralists communities against drought in Turkana County and other ASAL regions.

  Scope of Work:
  Development of sustainable natural resources management for improvement of resilience against drought, review of existing sample Community Action Plans (CAPs) for their validity, capacity building of government officers on drought management in Turkana County, and knowledge management, monitoring, and follow-up including setting up GIS database.

  

  

  
• Lower Usuthu II Extension Downstream Development Project (Eswatini).

  Client:Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise Ltd (ESWADE)

  Period: 2019 to Date

  Description:
  The Lower Usuthu Smallholder Irrigation Project (LUSIP) Area is in the southeastern region of Eswatini, specifically in the Lubombo Region. The primary goal of the LUSIP project was to mitigate poverty in the project area by transitioning traditional subsistence farmers into commercial farmers cultivating irrigated lands for cash crops. Building on the achievements of "LUSIP I," which involved diverting a portion of the Usuthu River into a 155 million m³ capacity irrigation scheme, LUSIP II incorporates essential components such as a 6 km water pipeline, 28 km canal, 5 reservoirs, and a secondary distribution system.

  Scope of Work:
  Project Management, Review of the Contractor’s claims, preparation of correspondence and review of records/reports to ensure the effective administration of all Contractual matters.

  

  

  
• Construction Supervision Services for Mpakeni Dam and Associated Works including Main Access Road.

  Client:Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise Ltd (EWADE)

  Period: 2024 - 2029

  Description:
  The Mpakeni Dam is an irrigation infrastructure aimed at supplying reliable water for agricultural development in the southern region of Eswatini. It forms the first phase of the Mkhondvo–Ngwavuma Water Augmentation Project (MNWAP), which is a transformative programme by the Kingdom of Eswatini to drive economic growth, enhance food security, and build resilience against the impacts of climate change.
  The project involves the construction of a 67 m high rockfill dam with a central clay core. The dam will span 607 m in length with a crest width of 8 m. Key features of the dam include a lateral spillway with an ogee crest, stepped chute and a stilling basin for energy dissipation. The intake works comprise of a reinforced concrete intake tower with dual pipelines and a bottom outlet system for controlled reservoir drawdown. A dedicated river diversion system is also being constructed, consisting of upstream and downstream cofferdams, excavated channels, and a 327 m long double-barrel concrete culvert.

  Scope of Work:
  Supervise all aspects of the Contractor’s work in accordance with the FIDIC General Conditions of Contract, ensuring timely progress and compliance with designs, specifications, and environmental, social, health, and safety (ESHS) standards. Tasks include approving designs, certifying payments, monitoring delays, maintaining site records, and ensuring robust quality control and reporting. Koei Africa will ensure regular inspections, audits, and documentation, as well as support effective oversight, risk management, and the delivery of a high-quality, compliant, and efficiently implemented project.

  

  

  
• Data Collection Survey on Food Value Chain Development (Kenya).