31/07/2026
Nakuru County is strengthening its climate resilience and food security agenda by integrating national and global climate commitments into local development planning, a move expected to enhance sustainable agriculture, protect livelihoods and build more resilient food systems capable of withstanding the impacts of climate change.
The commitment was reaffirmed during a Policy Dialogue and Advocacy Workshop that brought together government institutions, development partners and key stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and align Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and Food Security Frameworks with the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP). The discussions focused on deepening policy integration to advance sustainable agriculture, climate resilience and food security across the county.
Chief Officer for Livestock, Fisheries and Veterinary Services, Dr Michael Cheruiyot, said mainstreaming climate-smart agriculture into county planning is critical to safeguarding farmers' livelihoods, improving livestock productivity and creating resilient food systems that can withstand the growing effects of climate change.
Chief Officer for Economic Planning, Dr Victor Achoka emphasized that embedding climate adaptation and food security priorities into the County Integrated Development Plan will strengthen evidence-based planning, improve resource allocation and ensure county development remains responsive to evolving environmental and socio-economic challenges.
Participants also reviewed existing county planning frameworks, identified policy and implementation gaps in climate and food systems integration, and developed practical recommendations to guide future policy implementation and strengthen coordinated action across sectors.
As Nakuru advances its climate action and agricultural transformation agenda, the outcomes of the dialogue are expected to shape future county policies, reinforce partnerships across government and development agencies, and accelerate the delivery of sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient development that benefits communities across the county.
The workshop was convened by the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) Kenya and brought together county government officials, representatives from the national government, civil society organizations and development partners to chart a coordinated pathway towards resilient and sustainable development.