Treasury releases Sh7 billion to counties for local climate action

The programme is designed to strengthen local capacity to respond to climate shocks and natural hazards through community-driven initiatives.
The National Treasury has disbursed Sh6.97 billion to counties under the Financing Locally Led Climate Action Programme (FLLoCA) to support grassroots efforts aimed at combating climate change and enhancing resilience.
This funding, which forms the second batch of the County Climate Resilience Investment (CCRI) Grants, is intended to help counties operationalise their County Climate Change Action Plans by investing in solutions tailored to their specific climate vulnerabilities.
The programme is designed to strengthen local capacity to respond to climate shocks and natural hazards through community-driven initiatives. It focuses on enabling county governments to effectively plan, budget, implement, and monitor climate change responses at the grassroots level.
By building robust institutional structures, counties are expected to adopt long-term and sustainable strategies to address climate risks while integrating these efforts into their development agendas.
Speaking during the announcement, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said, “By channeling 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.”
Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo added that the Annual Performance Assessment process has played a key role in promoting accountability and local ownership. “Building on the foundation laid by the Participatory Climate Risk Assessment, the exchequer said that the empowers counties to lead climate action through inclusive planning that reflects the unique needs and voices of their communities.”
To ensure effective use of the funds, the FLLoCA programme will continue offering technical assistance, capacity building, and knowledge support to counties throughout the implementation phase.
The CCRI Grants reflect a bottom-up financing approach, placing local governments and communities at the center of climate response efforts. The initiative empowers counties to design and roll out projects that directly address their climate risks and build long-term resilience.