The Senate Joint Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Finance, chaired by Sen. Mohamed Faki and Sen. Ali Roba respectively, conducted an oversight visit to Kwale County to assess projects funded under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLOCA) programme.
During the visit, the Committee inspected the water distribution project at Bofu Dam in Kasemeni Ward, where members expressed satisfaction with the progress made through the collaboration between project funders and the County Government of Kwale.
Speaking during the visit, Sen. Faki noted that the project demonstrates promising impact, stating that it offers hope to the local communities and urged stakeholders to ensure its timely completion to fully serve its intended purpose.
Sen. Ali Roba also commended the visible positive transformation brought about by the initiative, emphasizing the need for sustainability. He encouraged the County Government to prioritize expansion of existing successful projects to reach more beneficiaries, rather than initiating entirely new ones.
However, the Committee raised concern over the transfer of Ksh 28.5 million from the FLLOCA account to other purposes. The County Executive was directed to provide a detailed explanation, supported by evidence, within 14 days outlining the reasons for the reallocation and how the funds were utilized.
The lawmakers further visited the rehabilitation of Sagalato Water Pan in Kibandaongo, Kinango Ward, as well as the Mabogi Water Pan in Ndauni B Village, Ndavaya Ward.
The Committee is expected to proceed with a similar inspection in Kilifi County before compiling a comprehensive report to be tabled before the Senate.
By Anthony Solly
