Lamu West Self Help Groups Receive NBS Funding to Boost Climate Smart Livelihoods

Sixteen self help groups from Bahari, Hongwe, Mkunumbi, and Witu wards in Lamu West Sub County are set to scale up their climate smart enterprises after receiving additional funding under the Nature Based Solutions (NBS) programme.

The groups, which have been implementing projects such as beekeeping, tree nurseries, mangrove restoration, and sustainable fishing, were awarded a second tranche of KES 100,000 during a dummy cheque handover ceremony held in Mpeketoni.

This brings the total disbursement to KES 3.2 million.

Through the initiative, the beneficiaries have undergone training in small business development and successfully developed enterprise plans aligned with environmental conservation.

The groups were praised for adopting the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) model, strengthening financial inclusion and resilience at the grassroots level.

Speaking during the ceremony, CECM Climate Change,ICT, Public Participation and Ea Government, Aisha Shariff, reaffirmed its support for initiatives that integrate climate action, innovation, and community empowerment.

She encourage the benefisheries to continue working together, remain accountable, and expand their impact as champions of climate action in their communities.

Partners behind the programme, including the Kenya Red Cross, World Wide Fund for Nature, and PPL Rotary, were commended for their collaboration in driving sustainable change.

Meanwhile, Kenya Red cross Society Head Region, Mohamed Abdikadir cautioned residents living in low lying areas to move to higher ground and maintain proper hygiene as heavy rains are expected.

Among those present were Mohamed Rajab, Lamu CoAbdulhakim Abdu, Noor Dahir, and Nassir Abubakar, among other stakeholders.

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