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CPA Moses Kipchumba - Ag. MANAGING DIRECTOR
Working together with a World class team towards KVDA success now and in the future.
Welcome to Kerio Valley Development Authority
Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) is founded on a powerful belief: that inclusive development can unlock the potential of even the most challenging environments. For nearly five decades, we have worked at the heart of the Great Rift Valley to turn this belief into measurable impact for people, communities, and ecosystems.
Today, KVDA is a catalyst for sustainable transformation across six counties, delivering high-impact programs in environmental conservation, climate resilience, food security, water resource management, value addition, and the blue economy. Our approach combines community participation, innovation, and long-term sustainability to ensure that every investment creates lasting value.
For partners and investors, KVDA offers more than projects—we offer proven platforms for impact. By investing in livelihoods, natural resources, and local enterprise, we help expand economic opportunity, reduce vulnerability, and build resilient communities. Each partnership contributes to raising incomes, enhancing stability, and securing a greener future for the region.
Our vision is a prosperous, green, conflict-free society. We welcome forward-looking partners who share our commitment to sustainable development and measurable results. Together, we can scale solutions that transform lives today and safeguard opportunity for generations to come.
Welcome to KVDA—where partnerships create impact.
CPA Moses Kipchumba
Ag. Managing Director
Thank You.
About KVDA
Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) is one of the six Regional Development Authorities (RDAs) in Kenya, established by an Act of Parliament CAP 441 with a mandate to, in part, initiate, plan and develop resources along the Kerio River basin. The Kerio Valley Region covers the counties of West Pokot, Turkana, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, and part of Samburu and Nakuru Counties, with an estimated population of about 3 million people.
As part of its planning mandate, KVDA embarked on the preparation of an Integrated Regional Development Master Plan
(IRDMP) 2013-2033 that identifies resources in the region and provides a roadmap for optimal utilization, with a view to livelihoods improvement in the region. The IRDMP is aligned to the Kenya Vision 2030 and provides strategies for among others peace-building initiatives, irrigation-led agriculture, mineral exploration, value addition and conservation of water catchment areas such as Cherangany Hills Water Tower conservation.
Mission
To promote conservation and sustainable management of river basin based natural resources through integrated development for the improvement of livelihoods.
Vision
A prosperous, green and conflict free society
Mandate
KVDA is mandated by Law (Cap 441) to plan, initiate, co-ordinate and monitor implementation of programmes and projects that transcend administrative boundaries within KVDA’s area of operation. It is also mandated to maintain a liaison between the institutions (KVDA), Government, Private sector and other agencies on matters of development in the area in view of limiting duplication of activities and ensuring best use of Technical, Financial, Human and Natural resources.
Core Functions
To initiate programs and projects that contribute towards poverty reduction and wealth creation.
To promote irrigation and storage of surface water.
Mobilization of resources and promotion of efficiency effectiveness in their utilization.
Provision of water both for domestic and livestock use.
To improve the sustainable management and use of natural resources.
To promote catchment conservation and rehabilitation of degraded lands.
