A committee of experts in environmental management practices has begun a screening exercise for community-proposed water projects in Trans Nzoia County to scrutinize their viability for implementation.

The team, comprising members of the County Climate Change Unit (CCU), National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA), Department of Social Services, and private Environmental Safeguards, started their course in Kinyoro Ward today. They assessed the Saboti Forest water intake, which aims to supply water through pipelines to Teldet, Matisi, Sukura, Kiminini, and Kabuyefwe villages and downstream, targeting over 2,000 families in need of this valuable resource.

The exercise is scheduled to continue across the 25 county wards, and the outcome will determine the projects considered for the World Bank-funded Financing Locally Led Climate Actions (FLLoCA) program. A section of members from the involved communities, led by the Ward Climate Change Planning Committee (WCCPC) Chairperson, participated in the screening process and aired their views and concerns on the proposed project.

The FLLoCA program seeks to mitigate and help communities adapt to the effects of climate change.

Key Points:

– Environmental experts have started screening community-proposed water projects in Trans Nzoia County for the FLLoCA program.

– The initial assessment took place in Kinyoro Ward, focusing on the Saboti Forest water intake project.

– The project aims to supply water to several villages, benefiting over 2,000 families.

– The screening exercise will cover all 25 county wards to determine viable projects for the FLLoCA program.

– Community members and the WCCPC actively participated in the screening, providing their input and concerns.

This initiative highlights the county’s commitment to sustainable water management and climate resilience, ensuring that proposed projects meet the needs and standards for effective implementation.