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  • INReMP launched to boost climate-smart agriculture, restore ecosystems in Western Kenya

    Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Kiprono Ronoh has underscored the importance of aligning agricultural activities with reliable climate information to enhance resilience.

    Speaking during the launch of Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme (INReMP) in Uasin Gishu County, PS Ronoh noted that the Ksh. 34 billion investment, will bring together ten counties in Western Kenya to restore forests and wetlands, promote climate smart agriculture and protect vital land and water resources.

    The PS noted that the programme launched in partnership with International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), seeks to address the challenges facing farmers and pastoralists, including land degradation, declining soil fertility, erratic rainfall, water stress, and limited market access, which require integrated solutions.

    “I reaffirm our full support to ensure its success, building a climate-resilient agricultural sector that sustains livelihoods and safeguards natural heritage. Through our partnership with IFAD, we are investing not just in activities, but in durable systems, strong institutions, and resilient communities.” Noted the PS.

    The PS urged national and county government implementers to prioritize clarity, coordination, and accountability as the Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme transitions from design to full-scale implementation.

    “The Government of Kenya, together with our County Governments, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and other development partners, is signaling clearly that INReMP is moving from concept to coordinated execution.” PS Ronoh noted

    The PS stressed that compliance and performance are complementary hence every shilling invested must translate into measurable outcomes, restored watersheds, rehabilitated landscapes, strengthened producer organizations, improved productivity, enhanced market participation, and increased household incomes.

    He further called for synergy across agriculture, environment, water, climate adaptation, and community development sectors, noting that the programme cuts across multiple areas.

    “These sectors must work in harmony. The Programme Coordination and Management Unit must ensure integration of technical interventions, financial flows, and reporting systems,” he said.

    The Principal Secretary also stressed the importance of accountability and transparency, stating that the programme exists not for reports, but for real communities.

     

  • Kenya and IFAD sign KSh. 34B deal to boost farming and protect environment

    Kenya and IFAD sign KSh. 34B deal to boost farming and protect environment

    Kenya has signed an agreement with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) aimed at supporting farmers, restoring ecosystems, and improving rural livelihoods.

    The Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme (INReMP), valued at Kshs. 34 billion, will be rolled out over eight years. It is expected to benefit more than two million people across ten counties, particularly in the Cherangany Hills and Mau West regions—key catchment areas vital to the country’s water supply.

    Speaking at the signing ceremony in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Dr Kipronoh Ronoh, hailed the agreement as a significant step toward building a more food-secure and climate-resilient Kenya.

    “This is a historic moment. INReMP is more than a project—it’s a promise to support our farmers, restore our forests, and build a better future for our children,” he said.

    The programme will focus on restoring forests, rivers, wetlands, and rangelands through community-led initiatives such as tree planting and agroforestry. It also aims to boost rural incomes by training farmers in climate-smart agriculture, supporting small-scale enterprises, and improving market access.

    In addition, INReMP will help strengthen policy and institutional frameworks at both national and county levels to ensure long-term support for sustainable farming and natural resource management.

    Dr Ronoh called on all stakeholders—government agencies, development partners, private sector actors, and local communities—to work together to ensure the programme’s success.

    “Let this signing not be the end, but the beginning of our shared journey,” he said. “Let us build a Kenya that is food secure, ecologically balanced, and prosperous for all.”

    The launch of INReMP offers renewed hope for thousands of rural families facing the twin pressures of poverty and climate change. With strong collaboration, the programme could become a model for sustainable development and environmental stewardship across the region.