Senator Kajwang hails FLLoCA as a model for climate adaptation

Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang has praised the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Programme, a multi-billion World Bank-funded initiative, as one of Kenya's most significant climate adaptation efforts. Speaking at a conference in Cape Town, South Africa, Senator Kajwang highlighted how the Ksh168 billion programme has enabled communities to effectively respond to the increasing effects of climate change.

Launched in 2022 and implemented through county governments, the five-year programme provides a practical framework for tackling climate-related challenges at the grassroots level. Senator Kajwang emphasized that devolved units have been at the forefront of addressing the impacts of climate change on local communities, particularly droughts, floods, and declining agricultural productivity.

The programme has delivered tangible results through financing community-prioritized projects tailored to mitigate climate change effects. In the North Eastern counties, for example, communities have invested in small-scale irrigation projects and borehole construction to ensure water for food production and human consumption. Senate oversight of the programme has confirmed its significant impact, especially among rural communities, leading to Kenya being recognized as a leader in the effective implementation of the World Bank-supported programme.

Kajwang stressed the importance of community participation in climate action, arguing that local residents should play a central role in identifying priorities and determining how climate financing is utilized. He also voiced concern about the programme's expected conclusion this year, calling for extended funding to sustain climate adaptation initiatives.

Senator Kajwang stressed that collaborative efforts between national and county governments, development partners, and local communities are crucial for effective climate action.