The National Treasury’s Programmes Implementation Unit (TNTPIU), under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Programme, has acknowledged the significant progress Bomet County has made in implementing FLLoCA-funded initiatives.
In a courtesy call to Bomet Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok, the team led by Dr. Peter Odhengo acclaimed the progress of climate resilience projects, noting their lasting and positive impact on the local community.
Governor Barchok reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fulfilling its obligations, including providing financial allocations and ensuring the successful completion of all FLLoCA projects.
He emphasized that the county’s dedication to grassroots climate action is key to the program’s success.
Following the meeting, led by FLLoCA Program Coordinator Peter Odhengo, Project Manager County Coordination Abraham Barsosio and Environmental Risk Management Specialist Selela Akoth accompanied by officers from the County Climate Change Unit, the team conducted a site visit at Olbobo borehole in Kipreres.
The FLLoCA funded borehole project addresses water scarcity and is one of the tangible investments with direct impact on local communities.
The Olbobo borehole, one of seven boreholes funded by FLLoCA, provides a reliable water source to more than 500 households in Olbobo community including Olbobo primary and secondary schools and the neighbouring villages.
The project is a key climate adaptation measure that directly tackles the region’s major challenge of water scarcity.
Dr. Odhengo noted the project’s success, stating, “We have observed the project’s functionality and its benefits to the local populace, who now have improved access to clean water. This investment not only enhances the community’s climate resilience but also improves public health and economic well-being.”
Before this project, residents had to travel more than three kilometres to the Amalo river to fetch water, a daily struggle that has now been eliminated.
