By Cece Siago
The National Treasury has released KSh 7.1 billion to 43 county governments under the final tranche of the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Programme, marking a significant milestone in Kenya’s efforts to strengthen community-led climate resilience.
The disbursement, made through the County Climate Resilience Investment Grants (CCRIG) for the 2025/2026 financial year, brings the programme’s total investment to KSh 11.7 billion, including KSh 4.6 billion in county contributions and KSh 1.2 billion in support from Germany’s KfW.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi described the funding as more than a financial transfer, saying it represents an investment in the resilience, prosperity and future of communities across the country.
The funds will finance more than 2,200 community-prioritised projects in 1,238 wards, focusing on water access, climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy and landscape restoration. More than one million Kenyans are expected to benefit through improved water security and strengthened livelihoods.
FLLoCA Programme Coordinator Peter Oluoch said the initiative, launched in 2022, has largely achieved its intended targets. He noted that water projects account for a significant share of the more than 3,000 projects being implemented across participating counties due to increasing climate-related water shortages.
“At a time of climate change, access to water has become increasingly scarce. Climate-smart agriculture is also a priority because communities need stronger and more sustainable livelihoods,” he said.
Oluoch added that 1,338 wards have so far benefited from the programme and that all 47 counties have developed climate change policies to guide local adaptation efforts.
Abdalla Mambo, the chairman of a Ward Climate Change Planning Committee in Kinondo displays one of the projects, Mtawa Water Pan supported by FloCCA for Sh6.8 million. PHOTO BY CECE SIAGO
Kwale County is among the beneficiaries, receiving KSh 226.8 million under the latest allocation. The funding comprises KSh 130.8 million from the International Development Association (IDA) and KSh 96 million contributed by the county government.
The funds will support community-driven projects aimed at improving food and water security, protecting ecosystems and building resilience against climate-related shocks.
Speaking after receiving the cheque for the final disbursement, Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani said ward climate committees oversee public participation to ensure projects reflect community priorities and that the funds are used transparently.
“Communities identify the projects they need themselves. They are not politically influenced in any way, and that is why they have been successful,” she said.
Vihiga Governor Wilberforce Otichilo praised the programme’s impact, saying independent evaluations had shown it had exceeded expectations.
“The evaluation that has been conducted shows the impact of this project has surpassed expectations,” he said.
The FLLoCA Programme is funded by the World Bank in partnership with development partners, including Germany, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands, and aims to strengthen climate resilience through locally led development initiatives across Kenya.
