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Choro Farm High-Yield Borehole and Irrigation Project
Category
Water
Region
Kakuma, Kenya
Started
2026-07-07
AI score
70 / 100

Kakuma, Kenya ·

Choro Farm High-Yield Borehole and Irrigation Project

Choro, Kakuma – 12th November 2024 (Public Communications and Media Relations) Rows of newly installed water tap stands stretch across Choro Farm, a 22-acre plot that has become a lifeline for the host and refugee communities of Kakuma and Kalobeyei. Abdul Aziz Lugazo, chairperson of the Choro Farm, leads an inspection team to showcase the Turkana is the 2nd largest county in Kenya 77,000 square kilometers. It is also the North-Western most county in Kenya and is known mostly for its scenic landscapes and rich culture. Source: https://turkana.go.ke/2024/11/12/choro-farm-water-project-sparks-hope-for-refugees-and-host-communities-in-kakuma-kalobeyei/

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Beneficiaries: Refugees and host community at Choro Farm

Lifecycle stages

  1. 01
    Discovery

    Surfaced by Scout Agent from Turkana County Government - Pamoja Tujijenge.

  2. 02
    Verification

    Field verifiers assess need, beneficiaries, and delivery partner.

  3. 03
    Funding

    Goal ~12.5 ETH.

  4. 04
    Delivery

    On-chain milestone disbursements to verified wallets.

Completed

  • Technical inspection of the high-yield borehole site finalized
  • Irrigation layout for the 22-acre agricultural plot designed
  • Identification of 20 strategic irrigation points completed with Choro Farm committee
  • Cost estimation for solarization and distribution materials validated

Remaining

  • Procure solar pumping system and heavy-duty distribution piping
  • Install solar panel arrays and submersible pump assembly
  • Lay underground piping to connect 20 distribution tap stands
  • Conduct flow rate testing and system pressure optimization
  • Train farm management team on solar maintenance and water rationing
  • Final audit and submission of project impact report

Milestones

  1. 1. Procurement and Site Preparation

    In progress

    Acquiring solar panels, pump hardware, and 2.5km of high-density piping releases initial hardware funds.

    amount: 3.5 ETH

  2. 2. Solar Power System Installation

    Pending

    Completion of solar array mounting and electrical integration with the borehole pump.

    amount: 3 ETH

  3. 3. Irrigation Network Connectivity

    Pending

    Successful connection of the main line to 20 tap stands across the 22-acre plot.

    amount: 3 ETH

  4. 4. Operational Launch and Testing

    Pending

    Verification of consistent water flow at all points and completion of farmer training workshops.

    amount: 2 ETH

  5. 5. Final Monitoring and Reporting

    Pending

    Publication of the delivery report demonstrating water usage and crop health metrics.

    amount: 1 ETH

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