KSh40B Dam, 300,000 Acres & 13 Years: Can Galana Kulalu Finally Deliver?

Galana Kulalu is Kenya's boldest irrigation project, a decade-old dream of turning dry bushland into farmland. In this video, we trace the project from its 2013 launch to today's revival: the 550,000 m³ reservoir, the 29km power line, the new Galana-Kulalu Bridge, and the private partners now driving Kenya's farming future. This isn't just an infrastructure story. It's about food security 🌽, jobs 👷🏾, and whether Galana Kulalu can finally deliver on a KSh40 billion promise. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – The Vision — why Kenya launched Galana Kulalu and the Israeli firm's 10,000-acre model farm 1:07 – Expectations vs Reality — the billions invested and the audits that questioned value for money 4:33 – Where the Project Stands Today — the 2023 restructuring, Selu Ltd and Nyumba Agri, the completed bridge, and the KSh40 billion dam deal with China and the UAE 7:50 – The Hope & Outlook — what full-scale expansion could mean for maize output, jobs, and Kenya's food security 💧 Quick Facts • 550,000 m³ water reservoir + 1MW solar pump system on site • Only ~1% of the Galana River's flow is diverted for irrigation • KSh40 billion dam signed Dec 2025 — 305 million m³ capacity, serving 300,000 acres • New 200m bridge linking Kilifi and Tana River counties now complete 👍 Found this useful? Subscribe to Next Gen Africa for more stories on African technology, innovation, and development — and drop a comment: do you think Galana Kulalu can finally deliver? #GalanaKulalu #KenyaAgriculture #FoodSecurityKenya