By: Emily Mikwa
Kisumu County is collaborating with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on a six-year initiative known as the ‘Tunza Green Climate Fund Project’.
The project, funded by the FAO and implemented across Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) Counties, focuses on restoration of degraded landscape
The initiative aims to promote climate resilience, low carbon and sustainable agricultural value chains.
The project is tailored to the unique potential of each ward in Kisumu. For instance, in Ombeyi Ward, the focus is on the African Leafy Vegetables value chain, with implementation centered around farmer groups.
The ‘Tunza Green Climate Fund Project’ is built on four key components:
Enhanced agro-climate services.
Restoration of degraded landscape.
Increased small holders climate resilience and production.
Upscaling and sustainability
Following a sensitization session in Ombeyi Ward, Mr. Benjamin Pile, the Ward Administrator, encouraged farmers to share the knowledge gained with the wider community. He expressed his optimism for the project’s success. Similarly, Mr. Stephen Odhiambo, the area Assistant Chief, urged farmers to take the initiative seriously to reap the full benefits.
Mr. Eric Ogadho, the project’s focal person, highlighted the importance of existing groups of 25 to 30 people, as the project will be implemented through group-based collaboration.
The Programme Assistant ,Admolla Sime emphasized that the organization has launched the program, and its success now depends on the community’s active participation.
Dr. Hillary Ochieng, the Sub-county Veterinary Officer of Muhoroni, provided an overview of the project’s objectives, highlighting the value chains selected for Kisumu, which include African leafy vegetables, dairy, coffee, and fruit trees.
Future steps for the farmer groups include making an application and undergoing a selection process.
