Kenya has welcomed the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) approval of over Ksh. 116 billion (USD 937.66 million) to support climate-resilient development initiatives, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and climate adaptation.
Speaking during a high-level bilateral meeting with GCF officials in Geneva, Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, expressed Kenya’s deep appreciation for the global fund’s continued partnership. The engagement took place on the sidelines of the 8th session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025).
Murkomen noted that Kenya currently benefits from 20 projects and programmes financed by the GCF, including readiness support grants aimed at enhancing institutional capacity and resilience. He described the newly approved funding as a major boost for the country’s climate strategy, a cornerstone of the Kenya Kwanza administration’s development agenda.
“These projects are vital for mitigating the adverse effects of climate change while fostering low-emission, sustainable growth,” said Murkomen. “Existing security challenges are compounded by climate change. It is important to pay attention to climate change and its holistic attendant to security risks.”
During the meeting, Murkomen held talks with Stephanie Speck, Head of Fragility, Conflict and Violence (FCV) at the GCF. Ms. Speck reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to deepening collaboration with Kenya and acknowledged the nation’s leadership in pursuing climate-resilient solutions in vulnerable regions.
Part of the discussions focused on Kenya’s request for targeted support to the Dadaab refugee camp and surrounding host communities. Murkomen emphasized the need for environmental restoration and renewable energy projects in these fragile areas.
“Ms. Speck emphasised the importance of addressing the intersection of climate vulnerability and humanitarian challenges, and pledged to explore innovative, resilience-building solutions,” the CS reported.
The meeting also highlighted the strong alignment between Kenya’s climate action agenda and the GCF’s broader mission to assist countries in adapting to climate-related threats while protecting vulnerable populations from displacement and environmental degradation.
Ambassador Dr. Francy Too, Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, accompanied the CS during the bilateral engagement.
The GCF, established under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, is the world’s largest dedicated climate fund, designed to support developing nations in their transition to climate-resilient and low-carbon development paths.
Written By Rodney Mbua
