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Murkomen hails Green Climate Fund’s Ksh121B support for Kenya

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Murkomen hails Green Climate Fund’s Ksh121B support for Kenya
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen with GCF’s official Carolina Speck. PHOTO/@kipmurkomen/X

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has praised the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its significant financial support to Kenya, saying the funding will play a major role in helping the country respond to the effects of climate change and build a more sustainable future.

In a statement shared on his official X account on Tuesday, May 4, 2025, Murkomen revealed that the GCF had approved projects worth Ksh121.19 billion (USD 937.66 million) for Kenya. These projects, Murkomen said, are focused on supporting climate-resilient development and reducing harmful emissions.

Murkomen said the meeting with the GCF leadership was a success, as it strengthened the partnership between Kenya and the global climate body. He shared that Kenya had expressed gratitude to the GCF for standing with the country, especially in financing critical climate initiatives.

“During our discussion, I expressed Kenya’s deep appreciation for the GCF’s continued support, notably the approval of climate-resilient development projects totalling USD 937.66 million. These projects are instrumental in addressing the impacts of climate change while promoting sustainable, low-emission growth across the country,” Murkomen said.

He also highlighted that GCF official Carolina Speck had reassured Kenya of the fund’s commitment to working even more closely with the country. One of the key outcomes from their meeting was the GCF’s positive response to Kenya’s request for focused support for the Dadaab refugee camp and the neighbouring host communities.

The new funding will go towards environmental restoration and renewable energy projects in the region. Murkomen noted that this was a significant step in linking climate challenges with humanitarian needs. According to him, Speck emphasised the need for creative and sustainable solutions that can help vulnerable communities become more resilient to both climate shocks and displacement.

“Ms Speck reaffirmed the GCF’s commitment to enhancing collaboration with Kenya. Significantly, she welcomed Kenya’s request for dedicated support to the Dadaab refugee camp and surrounding host communities, with a focus on environmental restoration and renewable energy initiatives. She stressed the importance of addressing the intersection of climate vulnerability and humanitarian challenges, and pledged to explore innovative, resilience-building solutions,” Murkomen added.

The engagement also showed how closely aligned Kenya’s climate goals are with the mission of the GCF, which is to support communities facing the harshest climate threats.

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Kenya has been working closely with the GCF over the years to push for climate-smart development, especially in areas frequently hit by drought and floods. The country has launched several major projects with GCF’s support.

One of the most impactful programs, TWENDE (Towards Ending Drought Emergencies), received Ksh4.4 billion from the GCF. This project is focused on 11 arid counties, including Garissa, Marsabit, and Tana River. It is restoring large areas of degraded land and aims to support over 775,000 people through better land management and access to water.

Another GCF-funded initiative is taking place in the Lake Region, where Ksh6.5 billion has been invested in promoting climate-smart agriculture. The project is supporting more than 143,000 farmers to grow crops like tea, coffee, vegetables, and fruits using environmentally friendly methods. In total, it is expected to benefit about 2.7 million people, half of them women, by boosting food security and household incomes.

In addition, GCF is backing reforestation and land restoration efforts in dry counties like Makueni, Kitui, and Kajiado. These projects not only help local communities adapt to climate change but also reduce carbon emissions and contribute to global environmental protection.

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