Uasin gishu: In a bid to boost nutrition and livelihoods for the people of Uasin Gishu, over 2,000 fingerlings have been stocked under the Chepsaita aquaculture project in Ngenyilel Ward, Turbo Sub-County.
According to Kenya News Agency, the initiative is supported under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme, aiming to enhance food security, generate income, and promote climate-smart solutions. Uasin Gishu County Executive Committee Member for Environment, Natural Resources, Energy and Water, Anthony Sitienei, described the initiative as transformative, commending the project's role in strengthening food systems and supporting local livelihoods.
Sitienei emphasized that the project provides both income and a nutritional solution, particularly benefiting children and mothers. He reiterated the county's commitment to investing in solutions that empower communities and build climate resilience. Busienei highlighted that the FLLoCA programme offers a chance to scale up climate adaptation projects, promoting long-term resilience against climate change impacts.
The project progress was inspected by a team including Climate Change Unit Officer Meshark Amai, Sub-County Water Engineer Ms. Tabitha Kipnyango, Eng. Boaz Korellach, and Ward Administrator Ms. Sheila Menjo. The team praised the project's progress as part of a broader county strategy to integrate climate-smart agriculture into rural development.
Amai underscored the importance of community participation in the project's success, noting that local involvement has driven progress and ensured sustainability. The stocked fish are expected to benefit local households through consumption and sale, especially among vulnerable groups.
The delegation also explored potential water infrastructure projects, identifying Chepkemel Dam and Kunguna River in Turbo Sub-County as promising sites for water harvesting and distribution.