Treasury unveils Ksh.34B climate resilience push to uplift rural Kenya
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The initiative, supported by IFAD, the Green Climate Fund, and the Global Environment Facility, will benefit over two million Kenyans in the Cherangany Hills and Mau West water towers.
Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo said INReMP marks a turning point in the fight against climate change and rural poverty.
“This programme safeguards ecosystems while empowering farmers and vulnerable communities to thrive in a changing climate,” he noted.
The project focuses on community-led resource management, stronger institutions, and inclusive livelihoods, with women, youth, and marginalized groups at its core.
In a major boost, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged a Ksh. 325 million co-financing grant under the Climate Smart Agribusiness Partnerships for Resilience initiative.e.
The funds will be used to strengthen climate information systems, allowing farmers to make data-driven decisions and reduce risk.
Treasury and partners, including IFAD, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Ministry of Environment, reviewed progress and pledged to scale up impact.
Kenya is pitching INReMP as a global model for integrated climate action. “This is about reshaping rural development to be inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready,” Dr. Kiptoo said.
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