Kenya Disburses KShs 6.97 Billion to 42 Counties for Locally-Led Climate Resilience
In a major boost to grassroots climate resilience efforts, the National Treasury has disbursed KShs 6.97 billion to 42 counties as the second tranche of the County Climate Resilience Investment (CCRI) Grants under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Program.
This disbursement underscores Kenya’s commitment to a decentralised, community-driven approach to climate action, reinforcing the country’s evolving climate finance architecture.
Backed by the Government of Kenya, the World Bank, and the Governments of Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands, the CCRI Grants are designed to help counties implement their County Climate Change Action Plans (CCCAPs). The funds will go towards priority climate resilience projects that address specific climate vulnerabilities at the local level.
“This second disbursement reinforces our dedication to empowering County Governments as key drivers of climate resilience,” said Hon. FCPA John Mbadi Ng’ongo, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning. “By channelling resources directly to the local level, we are strengthening institutional capacity, accelerating adaptation efforts, and ensuring that climate action delivers tangible benefits to communities most at risk.”
The KShs 6.97 billion disbursement for the 2024/25 financial year will support the implementation of targeted climate solutions in counties such as Mandera, Tana River, Wajir, and others, where climate risks are most acute. The funds are performance-based, awarded only to counties that met the Minimum Performance Conditions (MPCs) outlined in the FLLoCA Grants Manual.
The current round of funding follows the Second Annual Performance Assessment (APA)—a rigorous evaluation process that promotes accountability, local ownership, and results-based funding. Only 42 counties qualified based on their compliance with the program’s governance, planning, and community engagement standards.
“The APA process ensures grant allocations are grounded in accountability and readiness,” said Dr. Chris Kiptoo, Principal Secretary at the National Treasury. “Through inclusive planning and participatory climate risk assessments, counties are better positioned to drive impactful, locally-led climate responses.”
Since its inception, FLLoCA has expanded to cover 1,137 wards—78.4% of its national target of 1,450 wards—laying the groundwork for widespread, bottom-up climate resilience planning across Kenya.
The program will continue to provide technical assistance, capacity-building, and knowledge support to county governments to ensure effective implementation of CCRI-funded initiatives.
This landmark disbursement arrives as Kenya intensifies efforts to meet its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement and the Climate Change Act, and as counties take center stage in implementing transformative, inclusive climate solutions.
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