Public participation forums held in Uasin Gishu to identify viable FLLoCa projects

Uasin Gishu County Government has rolled out public participation in various wards in a bid to identify projects for implementation under the 2024/2025 Financing Locally Led Climate Action Programme (FLLoCA) that is set to benefit the residents to a tune of Sh173 million.

County Executive in charge of Environment Sam Kottut who spearheaded the engagement at Ainabkoi sub-County, emphasized the crucial role of community involvement in the successful planning and execution of the FLLoCA projects.

“Public participation is a key pillar in our governance and project development processes. We want to ensure that stakeholders' views are captured and considered in our initiatives,” said Dr Kottut.

In Moiben, sub-County Administrator Moses Kangogo led the public participation, where the residents prioritised Kapsoni water project solar equipping, Endao water project distribution and Tilil masonry tank construction.

Residents of Kesses sub-County on their part, expressed their interest in enhancing agricultural practices by prioritising irrigation infrastructure projects and soil conservation initiatives.

During the session, community members highlighted the need for sustainable farming methods to combat climate change effects and improve crop yields.

The discussions in Kesses, led by local leaders and agricultural experts and environment officers, also included the importance of implementing training programmes to educate farmers on eco-friendly practices and efficient resource management.

In Soy, Turbo, and Kapseret sub-counties, public participation sessions were similarly focused on identifying climate action projects.

Residents highlighted the importance of improving water access and investing in renewable energy sources to reduce reliance on fuels that pollute the environment.

And in Kapseret sub-County, community members emphasized the need for tree planting programmes and the restoration of local ecosystems to support biodiversity and combat soil erosion.

Overall, the engagement across Uasin Gishu County showcased a strong commitment from residents to work collaboratively on initiatives that will address climate change and improve their quality of life.

Local leaders remain dedicated to integrating this valuable feedback into the FLLoCA programme as they move forward with project planning and implementation.