MAKUENI INTENSIFIES CLIMATE ADAPTATION THROUGH WATER AND AGRICULTURE PROJECTS

Makueni County Climate Change Officers on Tuesday inspected the ongoing construction of the Kikuu–Kawala Water Project, a key climate resilience investment aimed at improving water security and livelihoods in Nzakika Ward. The inspection team was accompanied by the area MCA, Francis Mutuku.

The project is designed to address persistent water scarcity and agricultural challenges while strengthening environmental sustainability and community resilience to drought.

The Kikuu–Kawala Water Project is part of a wider county climate action initiative being implemented across Makueni County under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action(FLLoCA) Program. The county government is currently implementing 17 integrated climate resilience projects in 17 wards, focusing on water, agriculture and environmental conservation.

The projects are collectively valued at more than KSh 200 million and are expected to strengthen communities’ capacity to adapt to climate change while supporting sustainable development.