Kenya to improve irrigation systems to ensure food security

STORY: Kenya to improve irrigation systems to ensure food security DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of irrigation facilities in Kenya 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REBECCA MIANA, Cabinet secretary, East African Community, ASALs and Regional Development 3. various of irrigation facilities in Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALICE WAHOME, Cabinet secretary, Water, Sanitation and Irrigation 5. various of irrigation facilities in Kenya STORYLINE: Kenya plans to step up the rehabilitation of existing irrigation facilities and construct new ones as part of the effort to enhance food security. Kenya is among the countries in the Horn of Africa facing severe drought due to the lack of rainfall. According to East African Community, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) and Regional Development, the government will also develop irrigation systems on the arid and semi-arid lands and encourage farmers to adopt smart agricultural practices. SOUNDBITE 1 (Englis