The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Environment, Water, Energy, and Natural Resources, Anthony Sitienei, has officially launched three major projects under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action Program (FLLoCA) in Turbo Sub-County.
The projects—Koitabut Water Project, Ngelilel Sikika Sacco Fish Project, and Ngelilel FCS Fish Pond Project—are expected to significantly improve the livelihoods of residents by addressing water access and creating sustainable sources of income.
During the launch, CECM Sitienei assured the community that all projects would be completed within the specified timelines and to the required standards.
He also emphasized that the projects were an important step toward fulfilling the county’s climate change goals and improving the welfare of the population, as outlined by Governor’s Nguzo No. 7.
“With the completion of the 2km distribution system, we are set to touch many lives that have long lacked access to water,” Sitienei remarked. “These initiatives are not just about providing water but also about addressing the broader issues of climate change while enhancing livelihoods in the county.”
How many households will benefit from Koitabut Water Project?
The Koitabut Water Project, which is part of the ongoing interventions, will benefit both Lower Kipkaren Primary and Secondary Schools and over 200 households in the region. The project aims to provide reliable water access to communities that have long relied on difficult-to-reach springs.
The improved water distribution system is particularly important for women and children, who have historically faced challenges accessing clean water due to the area’s tough terrain.
“We appreciate this intervention as it will improve access to water for hundreds of households,” said Francis, a local leader. “Water is life, and the FLLoCA program is truly commendable for addressing these critical issues.”
Chepsaita Sikika Sacco
The Chepsaita Sikika Sacco, which serves the communities of Chepsaita and Chepkemel, is another key beneficiary of the FLLoCA program.
The Sacco will benefit from the installation of fish ponds, which will have a capacity of 2,000 tilapia fish. The project aims to not only provide additional livelihood opportunities for Sacco members but also to serve as a key nutritional source for children and vulnerable adults in the area.
Meshack Amai, the FLLoCA Climate Change Unit Officer for Turbo Sub-County, described the three projects as transformative. He expressed optimism that, if executed well, they would significantly improve the lives of Turbo residents, making a lasting impact on their economic and social well-being.
Sub-County Water Engineer Tabitha Kipnyango urged residents to address any concerns or grievances related to the projects through the proper channels to ensure smooth and successful implementation.
“We all want these projects to succeed and to serve the community without conflicts,” she said.
How Chepsaita Sikika Sacco started
The Chepsaita Sikika Sacco, originally founded as a self-help group, has grown to 70 active members.
They have already completed a feasibility study for the fish pond project and are eager to learn and implement the initiative. Through the support of the FLLoCA program, the Sacco aims to improve the livelihoods of its members and increase its impact on the local community.
