Irrigation Schemes in Baringo
Perkerra Irrigation Scheme
Near Marigat is the Perkerra Irrigation Scheme, where the waters of the Perkerra River have been diverted to irrigate large areas of the fertile but barren flats of the ancient Lake Kamasia. Irrigation’s not new here, the local Njemp having practiced it long before European settlement although until the start of this scheme the craft had been almost forgotten. Currently, Perkerra Irrigation Scheme has opened up about 2,750 acres to irrigation with 1,625 farming households benefiting from it.
Apart from the main irrigation scheme, there are other out-grower schemes which from time to time call for assistance in irrigation infrastructure rallying from the scheme. These include; Eldume, Sandai, Kamoskoi and Kapkuikui.
Perkerra Irrigation Scheme has two crops in each season, the Main Crop which is Seed Maize, and the second crop which includes Green grams, Okra, Cowpeas and Nerica rice. Other crops planted include: cassava, sorghum, finger millet, onions, tomatoes, butternuts, watermelon, mangoes, pawpaws, and bananas.
A total acreage of 2,500 has been dedicated to seed maize cropping in the 2020/2021 cropping season in Perkerra Irrigation Scheme enabling farmers to realize the success of entering into seed production contracts. Rehabilitation of irrigation infrastructure has been improved and a fruit-tree-seedlings nursery propagated to promote the increase Baringo’s green cover to the targeted 10%.
Kenya has implemented various irrigation schemes to improve agricultural productivity, ensure food security, and promote economic development. Irrigation plays a crucial role in Kenya’s agricultural sector, particularly in areas prone to drought and erratic rainfall, by providing a reliable source of water.
Index of Irrigation Schemes in Kenya
Bomet County - Nogirwet Irrigation Scheme, Chebara Irrigation Scheme, Baringo County - Perkerra Irrigation Scheme, Busia County - Bunyala Irrigation Scheme, Kocholia Irrigation Scheme, Embu County - Kaagari-Gaturi Irrigation Scheme, Mwea Rice Irrigation Scheme, Migori County - Lower Kuja Irrigation Scheme, Lower Sabor Irrigation, Rwabura Irrigation Development Project, Tana River County - Bura Irrigation Development Project, Galana Kulalu Irrigation Development, Turkana County - Turkana Irrigation Irrigation Project, West Pokot County - Wei-wei Irrigation Scheme
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52 Destinations in Baringo County, arranged as one would visit these - south, north then south - with the aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Mogotio Equator Crossing, Hotel Lomanira, Olduka Valley, Maji-Moto Hot Springs, Lake Bogoria National Reserve, Lake Bogoria Spa Resort, Loboi Plains, Irong Community Conservancy, Chuine Community Conservancy, Laikipia Escarpment, Perkerra Irrigation Scheme, Lake Baringo National Reserve, Kerubo Swamp, Robert's Camp, Royal Doves Garden, Soi Safari Lodge, Teddy Bear Island, Samatian Island Lodge, Ruko Conservancy, Kaptuya Conservancy, Korosi Volcano, Kabarion Conservancy, Paka Volcano, Nakegere (Kapedo) Falls, Mount Silale, Korongoro Hotel, Lomechan Caves, Daraja ya Mungu, Kimalel Goat Auction, Tugen Hills, Katimok Forest, Kabarnet Museum, Kirandich Dam, Morop Hill, Kikojo Falls, Kimng’ochoch Conservancy, Morop-Tarambas Conservancy, Simot Falls, Releng Hot Springs, Kipsaraman Museum, Kolloa Monument, Lake Kamnarok National Reserve, Chebloch Gorge, Kerio Valley National Reserve, Metkei Ridge, Lembus Forest, Eldama Ravine, St. Swithin’s Church, Koibatek Forest Reserve, Chemususu Dam, Timboroa Railway Station.
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What’s The Lay Of The Land In C.30?
Baringo County varies widely in altitude from 700 ms to 3000 ms. One of the prominent features in Baringo is the Kerio Valley, situated in the western and lowest region.
What’s The Air Like In Baringo?
Temperatures vary from region to region in, ranging from 22 to 35 degrees C. Due to its varied altitudes, the sub-counties in Baringo County receive different levels of rainfall.
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