The County Government of Kakamega has intensified preparations for the anticipated heavy rainfall season, with a focus on mitigating potential damage to infrastructure and communities.
County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Ms. Penina Mukabane, officially opened a Participatory Scenario Planning (PSP) workshop at Bukura Agricultural Training Centre. The forum aimed to develop mitigation measures to manage the expected impact of heavy rains forecast for the upcoming season.
Weather projections indicate above-normal rainfall during the March–April–May (MAM) 2026 season, raising concerns over possible destruction of basic infrastructure and disruption of livelihoods across the county.
In her keynote address, Ms. Mukabane underscored the importance of public participation in planning and implementing climate-related interventions. She noted that anticipated shifts in weather patterns pose significant climate risks to residents, making early preparedness critical.
Kakamega County is actively participating in the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCa) programme, under which Governor Fernandes Barasa’s administration is implementing community-driven initiatives to strengthen resilience against extreme climate conditions. The programme is jointly funded by the World Bank, the Government of Kenya, DANIDA, SIDA, KfW, and participating county governments.
The workshop brought together county directors and officers from the departments of Water, Public Health, Agriculture, and Environment to deliberate on coordinated response strategies.
County officials reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding residents and critical infrastructure through proactive climate planning and community engagement ahead of the long rains season.
