REVEALED: Kenya Launches Ksh8.3B Project In Tsavo, Meru National Parks
The government plans to undertake a Ksh8.3 billion project in Tsavo East, Tsavo West, and Meru National Parks to decrease human-wildlife conflict.
In a statement, the Ministry of Environment stated that the projects will be funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), which will provide Ksh1.3 billion, as well as additional co-financing of Ksh7 billion by other partners.
The initiative was called by the Ministry “Advancing human-wildlife conflict management effectiveness in Kenya through an integrated approach.”
According to the ministry, the project’s implementation, which is set to begin in August this year and run until November 2030, will be critical in reducing human-wildlife interactions.
The fighting frequently destroys property, such as farms, and claims the lives of animals and humans in these parks.
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“With a GEF allocation of $10.4 million and an anticipated $54.4 million in co-financing, the project will be implemented in Tsavo East, Tsavo West, and Meru National Parks,” the ministry stated.
The declaration came after Deborah Barasa, the Environment Cabinet Secretary, met with representatives from Conservation International (CI), the GEF implementing agency, on Wednesday, July 9.
The agency has increased its partnership with the government on environmental conservation and sustainability.
The CS stated that the government will be at the forefront of advocating for and implementing science-based, inclusive approaches to environmental conservation.
“We appreciate CI’s alignment with our national priorities, especially on climate action, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable livelihoods,” Barasa said.
The announcement comes only weeks after the government received a Ksh16.484 billion ($126.8 million) loan from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
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It’s meant for the Natural Resources Management Programme (INReMP), which aims at promoting environmental sustainability.
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According to Mbadi, the funding will be important in addressing the country’s most severe environmental issues, such as environmental degradation and climate change.
The project is intended to be pushed out in 11 countries, including Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisumu, Homa Bay, and Migori.
“This programme is not just about conserving the environment—it’s about securing the livelihoods of our rural communities, restoring their natural resources, and building resilience for future generations,” CS Mbadi said.
REVEALED: Kenya Launches Ksh8.3B Project In Tsavo, Meru National Parks
