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USALAMA AND TENDWO DAM: TOP PRIORITIES IN AINABKOI UNDER THE FLLoCA PROGRAM

As climate change presents significant challenges, innovative solutions are essential for community resilience. The Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program empowers local communities to adopt sustainable practices that enhance their ability to cope with climate impacts.

Recently, a three-day public participation exercise concluded in Uasin Gishu County, focusing on the six sub-counties. Ms. Mercy Kemboi, who led the engagement in Ainabkoi, highlighted the program’s aim to bolster community resilience against climate change.

Key priorities identified by the community include:

  1. Water Harvesting Systems: Implementation of systems to collect and store rainwater, ensuring a reliable water supply during dry spells.
  2. Sustainable Agricultural Practices: Education on climate-smart agriculture techniques to improve crop yields while conserving resources.
  3. Reforestation Initiatives: Planting native trees to restore degraded lands, enhance biodiversity, and combat soil erosion.
  4. Drainage System Development: Establishing drainage solutions and awareness programs to mitigate flooding risks in vulnerable areas.

The community emphasized the importance of the Usalama and Tendwo Dams:

Usalama Dam: Priorities include redistribution, solar installation, irrigation piping, and enhancing livelihoods.

Tendwo Dam: Focus on conservation efforts, fencing to prevent encroachment, and establishing distribution lines for irrigation to support households and livelihoods.

Ms. Kemboi noted that local participation is vital for prioritizing projects that effectively address community needs and challenges.