𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐀𝐎 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄-𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐎𝐅𝐅

The Green Climate Fund project, implemented by FAO, is a game-changer for agriculture in the Lake Region Economic Bloc.

The 6-year, KSh 6.4B initiative co-funded by the Danish Govt & GoK through FloCCA, aims to boost productivity, build climate resilience & drive sustainability—aligned with Governor Barasa’s food security agenda.

CECM Agriculture Mr Mophat Mandela led the county in hosting the FAO team, with the project in its inception phase. It is set to transform 3 key value chains in the county: coffee, poultry & African leafy veggies.

Mr. Mandela pledged the department’s full support to ensure its success, noting its promising impact. The meeting was attended by key county officials including Water CECM, Ms Peninah Mukabane, emphasizing local ownership, interdepartmental coordination and collaboration for effective implementation

The project is set to kick off in September 2025. Also present were Chief Officers; Mr Emmanuel Kariuki, Agriculture, Ms Jessica Weku, Livestock, CPA Bill Silingi, Ag Environment & Cooperatives, Ms Faith Gitira, Trade and Dr Barack Otieno, Donor relations.