NTV | 30 June 2025
Galana Kulalu food security project begins large scale commercial farming
Since its inception in 2013, the Galana-Kulalu food security project has expanded seed maize production to over 700 acres, with targets to reach 3,200 acres by October and 5,000 acres by February 2026.
According to Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, a newly installed 450,000-cubic-metre reservoir—equipped with pumps—can adequately supply water to over 12,000 acres of farmland.
“We want to close the gap in seed maize supply. Currently, we import from South Africa, the United States, and other countries. We’re going to address that,” Koskei said.
The government is also planning to construct a man-made dam.
“We’ve completed feasibility studies and confirmed it’s possible to channel water through a pipeline from the High Grand Falls to Galana. By combining that water with our existing supply, we will surely hit that one million acres,” he added.
Several companies have already been allocated land on the farm, including Nyumba Group and Selu Farm Limited, each receiving 5,000 acres. Other partners include Bayer Crop Science, Yara, and Irrico International. Ongoing negotiations may see companies from Italy and the United Arab Emirates take up to 800,000 acres for production.