Kenya, France Sign Ksh227 Million Water and Energy Development Support Agreements

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: May 13, 2026Country: Kenya

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Kenya, France Sign Ksh227 Million Water and Energy Development Support Agreements

The National Treasury of Kenya signed two technical assistance agreements with France's development agency, AFD, worth a total of Ksh227 million. These agreements aim to support the Masinga Dam Raising Project and strengthen water service providers in Kisumu and Eldoret. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi co-signed the agreements, while Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale held discussions with the AFD delegation on Universal Health Coverage.

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