Ten counties across Kenya are set to receive Ksh 34 billion from government and development partners under the the Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme (INReMP).
The initiative which is jointly funded by the Government of Kenya in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is expected to improve livelihood of at least two million Kenyans.
In a meeting with partners, Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo said the initiative will further boost Kenya’s efforts in building climate resilience and addressing rural poverty.
“This programme is a testament to our collective commitment to safeguard natural ecosystems while empowering smallholder farmers and vulnerable communities to thrive in a changing climate,” said Kiptoo.
INReMP directly targets 407,176 vulnerable rural households, benefiting over 2 million people through community-led natural resource management and climate action, improved, inclusive and sustainable rural livelihoods and stronger institutional frameworks for resource governance and coordination.
According to treasury, women, youth, and marginalized groups will be prioritized to ensure climate adaptation efforts are inclusive and equitable.
“This initiative is not just about responding to climate change. It’s about reshaping rural development to be inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready,” noted Kiptoo.
National Treasury also expects additional funding amounting to Ksh 325 million ($2.5m) from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation under the Climate Smart Agribusiness Partnerships for Resilience (CSAPR) initiative to enhance climate information systems in agricultural value chains.
Kiptoo said the expected grant will enable farmers and agri-MSMEs to access accurate, timely data that informs production and market decisions, reduce risk, and improve profitability.
“We are encouraged by the confidence that development partners continue to place in INReMP. This partnership with the Gates Foundation will catalyse data-driven solutions that elevate resilience and economic opportunity in rural Kenya,” he added.
Beneficiary counties include Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisumu, Homa Bay, and Migori.
