REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PROVISION OF TRANSACTION ADVISORY SERVICES FOR IRRIGATION DAMS AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE

shall undertake a comprehensive technical, financial, environmental, legal, and
institutional viability assessment of the proposed projects to determine their
suitability for implementation and identify the optimal project structure capable of
attracting private sector participation in accordance with the provisions of the PPP
Act, 2021.
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
2.1 Project Description
The State Department for Irrigation, under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and
Irrigation is implementing the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP)
2025–2035, which aims to establish and operationalize a robust, coordinated
investment and financing framework for the irrigation sector over a 10-year period.
The National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP) seeks to strategically align
investments from multiple sources, promote coordinated action, enhance
adaptability, and risk management, build the capacity of government institutions, the
private sector, and farmers, and embed accountability and transparency measures
throughout the sector. The primary objective of the NISIP is to expand the national
irrigation area by 1,000,000 acres through the Maximized Community Scheme
Benefits pathway. As of 2023, the total area under irrigation was 711,993 acres, and
the goal is to increase this coverage to 1,289,142 acres by 2028. NISIP has
conceptualized five pathways to align investments to the irrigation sector and has
prioritized development of mega dams contributing to PATHWAY 3 on Enabled
corporate agribusiness to scale-up corporate and commercial investments in
irrigated agriculture that is majorly focusing on the PPP projects particularly in the
government owned large tracks of land; and PATHWAY 4 on Revitalized irrigation in
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ASALS that will focus on ensuring food and fodder production in vulnerable
pastoralist communities through water harvesting for fodder production and
watering their livestock.
It is against this background that the State Department for Irrigation intends to
develop the following proposed Irrigation Dams to support irrigation and promote
food security:
i. Radat Dam Irrigation and Canal Project in Baringo County
ii. Barsalinga Dam Irrigation Development Project in Isiolo and Samburu
County
iii. Lowaat Dam Irrigation Development Project in Turkana County
iv. Soin Koru Dam Development Project in Kisumu and Kericho County
2.1.1 Radat Dam and Canal Development Project
The Radat Dam and Canal Development Project is a transformative water
infrastructure and agricultural development initiative aimed at enhancing food
security, expanding irrigation, and driving socio-economic growth in Baringo County.
The project is expected to directly benefit approximately 100,000 farmer households
within the project area through improved agricultural productivity, enhanced food
sufficiency, and increased household incomes. In addition, more than 600,000
residents of Baringo County are projected to benefit from improved water access,
employment opportunities, and expanded economic activity.
The core component of the project is the construction of an 81.6-metre-high dam with
a storage capacity of 126 million cubic meters (MCM). The dam will supply water to
meet an irrigation demand of approximately 280,000 cubic meters per day through
an integrated conveyance and distribution system. The irrigation infrastructure will
comprise approximately 30 kilometers of primary conveyance canals and 50
kilometers of secondary distribution canals, ensuring efficient delivery of water to
agricultural zones. Beyond irrigation, the project will support multiple water uses,
including domestic, industrial, and agricultural supply. The dam will also incorporate
hydropower generation capacity of approximately 10 megawatts (MW), contributing
to local energy access and supporting agro-processing and other productive uses.
Upon completion, the Radat Dam and Canal Development Project is expected to
catalyze significant human settlement and economic expansion in the region. Large-
scale farming operations are projected to attract an estimated 2,000 workers and
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associated personnel annually, with an additional 3,500 people per year anticipated
through secondary settlement and related economic activity. Domestic water demand
is estimated at 50 liters per person per day, while agricultural operations will require
substantial water allocations to sustain intensified production. Increased logistical
and commercial activity is projected to generate demand for approximately 200
transport vehicles daily to support farming operations and ancillary services.
Overall, the Radat Dam and Canal Development Project represents a strategic
investment in climate-resilient agriculture, water resource management, renewable
energy generation, and inclusive regional development. The project is positioned to
significantly enhance livelihoods, stimulate local enterprise, and promote sustainable
economic transformation in Baringo County.
Project Specific Outputs:
i. Construct a 395M long and 81.6m High Radat Dam.
ii. Construction of 80Km Conveyance Canal.

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