Nakuru County Governor H.E Susan Kihika has appealed to the Nakuru County Assembly Members (MCAs) to advocate for allocation of not less than 2.5% of the total development budget to go towards Climate Change actions.
Speaking when she met the County Climate Change Steering Committee, County Climate Change Planning Committee and Ward Climate Change Planning Committees at Nyayo Gardens, the Governor said, the County Government, allocated sh88 million for Climate Change mitigation in this financial which is insufficient.
And to ensure accountability, transparency, and a unified approach, Governor Kihika said the County has established a Climate Change Unit. This unit will work tirelessly to monitor progress, set realistic targets, and enact policies that prioritize environmental conservation and protection.
The Governor further revealed that the County Government will actively engage with the local, national, regional, and global community to forge partnerships and agreements that transcend borders to reduce carbon emissions, protect ecosystems, and promote sustainable development.
The Governor was accompanied by the Deputy Governor H.E David Kones, Chief of Staff Dr. Peter Ketyenya, CECMs Dr. Nelson Maara (Environment), Stephen Kuria (Trade), Leonard Bor (Agriculture), Chief officers, Kennedy Mungai (Climate Change),
Edward Gitau (Public Participation), Rosemary Kimani (Tourism & Culture) and Nakuru County Assembly Committee members for Environment led by Hon Rose Mutai among other county officials.
