Bomet County Climate Change Action Plan 2022-2026

1.1 Introduction & Background .................................................................................. 11

1.2 Purpose and process of the BCCCAP ...................................................................... 11

1.3 Steps taken by the county on climate action .......................................................... 12

1.4 Underlying Climate Resilience Context ................................................................. 12

1.4.1 Impacts of Climate Hazards in the County .................................................... 12

1.4.2 County Climate Hazard Map ...................................................................... 13 1.4.3 Summary of Differentiated Climate exposure and Vulnerability of key groups and livelihoods in the County ................................................................................. 18

1.5 Brief overview of Climate Change Actions in the County ........................................ 19

1.5.1 Mainstreaming of NCCAP in County Actions ................................................ 19

1.5.2 Climate Change in CIDP............................................................................ 20

1.5.3 Other key climate actions/strategies in the County ........................................ 20 2 POLICY ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................... 21

2.1 National policy context ...................................................................................... 21

2.1.1 The National Perspective ........................................................................... 21

2.1.2 National Legal and Policy Framework.......................................................... 21

2.2 County Enabling Legal & Policy Framework ..........................................................23

2.2.1 The Bomet Climate Change Act, 2021 ........................................................ 23 3 PRIORITY CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIONS ................................................................ 24 3.1 Identification of strategic climate action priorities in the PCRA .................................24

3.2 Priority County Climate Change Actions ...............................................................24

3.2.1 Adaptation ............................................................................................. 24

3.2.2 Food security and nutrition ....................................................................... 24

3.2.3 Natural ecosystems and resources.............................................................. 26

3.2.4 Water security and management ............................................................... 27

3.2.5 Human health and well-being ................................................................... 28

3.2.6 Sustainable physical development ............................................................... 29 4 DELIVERY MECHANISMS FOR BCCCAP ................................................................... 31 v

4.1 Enabling Factors ................................................................................................ 31

4.1.1 Enabling Policy and Regulation ................................................................... 31

4.1.2 Mainstreaming in the CIDP......................................................................... 31

4.1.3 Multi-stakeholder participation processes .................................................... 31

4.1.4 Finance - County Climate Change Fund ....................................................... 31

4.1.5 Implementation and Coordination Mechanisms............................................ 32

4.1.6 Governance - County Government Structures .............................................. 32

4.1.7 Governance - Climate Change Planning Committees ..................................... 32

4.1.8 Climate Information Services & Climate Data Access ..................................... 32

4.1.9 Resilience Planning Tools ........................................................................... 33

4.1.10 Measurement, Reporting and Verification .................................................... 33

4.1.11 Institutional Roles and Responsibilities......................................................... 34

4.2 Implementation and Coordination Mechanisms .................................................... 34

4.2.1 Directorate of Climate Change ................................................................... 34

4.2.2 County Climate Change Planning Committee ............................................... 34

4.3 Implementation Matrix for BCCAP 2022 - 2026 .................................................... 35 vi List of Figures Figure 1-1. Hazard map for Bomet county ........................................................................ 14 Figure 1-2: Hazard map for Bomet east sub county ........................................................... 15 Figure 1-3: Hazard map for Chepalungu sub county .......................................................... 15 Figure 1-4. Hazard map for Bomet East Sub county ........................................................... 16 Figure 1-5: Hazard map for Sotik Sub county.................................................................... 17 Figure 1-6: Hazard map for Konoin sub county ................................................................ 18 List of Tables Table 1-1. Summary of Differentiated Climate exposure and Vulnerability of key groups ....... 19 Table 4-1: institutional roles and responsibilities .............................................................. 34 vii Acronyms ADP Annual Development Plan BCCCAP Bomet County Climate Change Action Plan CBO Community Based Organization CCCF County Climate Change Fund CCU Climate Change Unit CECM County Executive Committee Member CFA Community Forest Association CGB County Government of Bomet CIDP County Integrated Development Plan DP Development Partners FLoCCA Financing Locally-Led Climate Action GIS Geographic Information Systems GoK Government of Kenya ICT Information Communication Technology KENHA Kenya National Highways Authority KeRRA Kenya Rural Roads Authority KFS Kenya Forest Service KMD Kenya Meteorological Department KURA Kenya Urban Roads Authority KWS Kenya Wildlife Service M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MoECC&F Ministry of Environment Climate Change and Forestry NCCAP National Climate Change Action Plan NCCC National Climate Change Council NDMA National Drought Management Authority NEMA National Environment Management Authority NGO Non-Governmental Organization NTPIU National Treasury Project Implementation Unit PWD People Living with Disabilities TOR Terms of Reference TWG Technical working Group WRA Water Resource Authority WRUA Water Resource Users Association WSE&CC Water, Sanitation, Environment and Climate Change viii Definition of Terms Adaptation means adjustment in natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli or their effects, which moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities. Adaptive capacity refers to the ability of systems, institutions, humans, and other organisms to adjust to potential damage, take advantage of opportunities, or respond to consequences. Carbon credit or offset is a financial unit of measurement that represents the removal of one tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent from the atmosphere. Carbon credits are generated by projects that deliver measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon market is a market created from the trading of units of greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change refers to a change in the climate system that is caused by significant changes in the concentration of greenhouse gases due to human activities, and which is in addition to the natural climate change that has been observed during a considerable period. Global warming refers to the observed or projected gradual increase in global surface temperature. It is one of the consequences of climate change. Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are gases that absorb and emit radiant energy within the thermal infrared range. The main GHGs measured in a GHG inventory are, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), sulphur hexafluoride (SF) and nitrogen trifluoride (NF). Mitigation refers to human interventions to prevent or slow down atmospheric GHG concentrations by limiting current or future emissions, and/or enhancing potential sinks for greenhouse gases. Resilience refers to the capacity of social, economic and environmental systems to cope with a hazardous event, trend, or disturbance. It is manifested through responding or reorganizing in ways that assert the essential function, identity, and structure of the system, while also maintaining the capacity for adaptation, learning and transformation Vulnerability refers to the propensity or predisposition to be adversely affected. It encompasses a variety of concepts and elements, including sensitivity or susceptibility to harm, and lack of capacity to cope and adapt. ix Executive Summary This Bomet County Climate Change Action Plan (BCCCAP) 2022-2026 is a five-year plan to steer County’s climate change action. The BCCCAP provides mechanisms and measures to achieve low carbon climate resilient development, in a manner that prioritizes adaptation, and recognizes the essence of enhancing the climate resilience. Align climate change actions in the county with the CIDP. Encourage participation of the private sector, civil society, and vulnerable groups within society, including children, women, older members of society, persons with disabilities, youth, and members of minority communities. The BCCCAP process was undertaken through a participatory approach where it involved engaging local communities, stakeholders, and decision-makers in the process of understanding and addressing the impacts of climate change. These approaches recognize the importance of local knowledge and expertise in developing effective climate change responses, and aim to empower communities to take action on climate change. In response to taking action on the challenges posed by climate change, the County Government of Bomet has established the Directorate of Climate Change to coordinate actions by the County with the aim of transforming Bomet county into a climate-resilient, low-carbon society that is sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive. The county government developed Bomet County Climate Change Act, in June 2021. Currently, the county has a draft climate change policy and county climate change fund. The key climate actions include: • Enhancement of institutional capacity of the county in climate change adaptation and mitigation • Disaster risk management • Food and nutrition security enhancement • Enhance the buying capacity of the local community to purchase food Rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems • To promote the adoption of clean energy • Enhance the level of waste management at the county For each of the priority areas for adaptation, mitigation and cross-cutting strategies, specific actions are identified that will be required to implement each of the sub-objectives in the short, medium and long term. Lead and supporting government agencies and other stakeholders responsible for implementation of each of the activities are identified. x 1 : Background and Context

1.1 Introduction & Background Bomet is a multi-ethnic county but predominantly occupied by the Kipsigis sub-tribe of the Kalenjin tribe with its headquarters located in Bomet town. The major economic activities in the county include: tea farming, dairy farming and beef farming. Bomet County lies between latitudes 0º 29' and 1º 03' South and between longitudes 35º 05' and 35º 35' east. It is bordered by four counties, namely: Kericho to the north, Nyamira to the west, Narok to the south and Nakuru to the north-east covering an area of 2,037.4 Km2. The county is the source of major rivers such as Mara and Itare which flow into Lake Victoria. Bomet County is divided into five (5) Sub-Counties (Constituencies), 25 wards, 66 locations, 177 sub-locations and 1,977 villages as shown in table 1. The locations and sub-locations are administrative units of the national government. The Bomet County Government Coordination Act, 2014 established Sub-County, Ward, Community and Village administration. Bomet County has five parliamentary constituencies and 25 electoral wards. This Action Plan is intended to identify specific actions that will be required to implement each of the sub-objectives in the short, medium and long term. These timeframes are defined as follows: • Short-term: 1-3 years • Medium-term: 4-10 years • Long-term: 10+ years The Action Plan will be reviewed on an annual basis to monitor its progress and update where necessary.

1.2 Purpose and process of the BCCCAP The BCCCAP provides mechanisms and measures to achieve low carbon climate resilient development, in a manner that prioritizes adaptation, and recognizes the essence of enhancing the climate resilience. Align climate change actions in the county with the CIDP. Encourage participation of the private sector, civil society, and vulnerable groups within society, including children, women, older members of society, persons with disabilities, youth, and members of minority communities. The BCCCAP process was undertaken through a participatory approach where it involved engaging local communities, stakeholders, and decision-makers in the process of understanding and addressing the impacts of climate change. These approaches recognize the importance of local knowledge and expertise in developing effective climate change responses, and aim to empower communities to take action on climate change. Bomet county government formed Ward Climate Change Planning Committee (WCCPC) and trained them in 2022. These committees were drawn from the community level through a rigorous process where the community members elected themselves. The criteria used during the composition of these committees factored in the gender, youth, and people living with disabilities. These are the groups who were involved during BCCCAP process. The community identified the hazards and developed the vulnerability matrix with the guide of the TWG. They also proposed the adaptive capacity and the mitigation measures of these hazards while stating 11 their local response. BCCCAP took into consideration the priority climate change actions proposed by vulnerable groups.

1.3 Steps taken by the county on climate action In response to taking action on the challenges posed by climate change, the County Government of Bomet has established the Directorate of Climate Change to coordinate actions by the County with the aim of transforming Bomet county into a climate-resilient, low-carbon society that is sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive. Some of the steps taken so far include: Bomet County Climate Change Act, 2021: Bomet county government enacted climate change Act, in June 2021. County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP): The CIDP is a planning document that sets out the development priorities for Bomet County. The CIDP includes provisions for addressing climate change, such as building resilience to the impacts of climate change e.g. promoting renewable energy, support on alternative water sources, Smart agriculture, roads and other infrastructure. These instruments lay the foundation for action on climate change by the County government. However, an action plan outlining actions in each of the sectors is needed to provide guidance for climate change mainstreaming into sector plans.

1.4 Underlying Climate Resilience Context

1.4.1 Impacts of Climate Hazards in the County Hazard refers to the potential occurrence of climate-related physical events or trends that may cause damage and loss. The most common climatic hazards in Bomet County were identified and possible climate resilience investment projects were proposed by the communities and community groups. The potential risks from these hazards were also identified. The common hazards include the prolonged dry spell, pest and diseases, frost and hailstones, soil erosion and strong winds. The hazards are discussed in detail below: a) Prolonged dry spell From the community response, Bomet County would experience long rainy season and short dry seasons in the months of Jan, Feb and Jun. Currently the region experiences prolonged dry spells. The residences are now experiencing problems such; scarcity of water, food shortage, crop failure, loss of livestock and low agricultural production. This has led to low income and increase in poverty level in the county. b) Pest and diseases There have been trends of different types of pests and diseases affecting both crops and livestock currently in Bomet. Outbreak of fall army warms, livestock diseases such as ECF that has been a menace in crop and livestock production respectively. Due to this, the residents have experienced low production, high cost of production, livestock death and crop failure in the County. Its impacts have increase food insecurity which in turn cause harm to human health such as malnutrition. 12 c) Floods Prolonged intense rainfall has resulted into inland floods in the low lands in the County more so in Sotik, Bomet Central, and Chepalungu Sub-Counties. From the community, the impact of these included; pollution of water resource resulting into increase in chances of water-borne diseases, damage of infrastructure such as roads and water storage infrastructure, crop damage and displacement of people. Pooling and stagnant water have increase chances of vector-borne diseases such as malaria. d) Soil erosion Soil erosion was identified by the community as a hazard which has affected some parts in high- altitude areas like Chepalungu, Sotik, and Bomet East sub-counties. They have attributed soil erosion to loss of soil fertility, damage to animal pasture and siltation of water resources (water pollution). This has led to low agricultural productivity and health problems due to water pollution. e) Frost and Hailstones Frost and hailstones affect high altitudes areas in the county such as Konoin, Sotik and Bomet central. The community indicated that this hazard causes crop damage and low quality and quantity of agricultural production especially tea production in the county. The hazard has been prioritized by the residence of Konoin and Bomet Central. f) Strong winds From the community, it was established that strong winds are a common occurrence in various parts of Bomet County, but the magnitude and distribution vary depending on the terrain and other factors. The most affected areas are highlands areas of Sotik and Chepalungu and plain areas in Konoin. Strong winds in the county have been attributed to crop damage, destruction of building such and human shelter, schools and health facilities among others. g) High temperatures High temperatures were reported in Chepalungu and Bomet East sub counties. The increase in temperatures have affected learning institutions especially afternoon hours. This hazard has been identified and its mitigation proposed to be installation of air fans in schools.

1.4.2 County Climate Hazard Map Participatory Hazard Mapping is one of the most common tools used to map a specific area, identify general infrastructures, houses and livelihood assets and weigh their exposure to hazards that are changing or introduced with climate change. It was found that the participatory nature of the tool makes it an effective tool to tap climate risk information and identify potential risks across locations. The women, youth and PWDs participated during the identification of hazards. The map depicts the type of hazard, its location, route/influence, its potential extent, and resources that are exposed to it (such as houses, springs, livestock, roads and bridges, schools, or market places). Hazards were marked using a cross or another well- known symbol. GIS based land information makes participatory or community-based hazard mapping more accurate and effective. The community was asked to draw the map of their ward and map all the community assets and hazards identified above. These maps were further 13 processed using ArcGIS to produce more accurate georeferenced map. Below are the hazards maps of the sub counties. 14 The Bomet county hazard map is shown in Figure 1.1. while for the sub-counties are shown in Figures 1.2-1.6. Figure 1-1. Hazard map for Bomet county 15 Figure 1-2: Hazard map for Bomet central sub county Figure 1-3: Hazard map for Chepalungu sub county 16 Figure 1-4. Hazard map for Bomet East Sub county 17 Figure 1-5: Hazard map for Sotik Sub county 18 Figure 1-6: Hazard map for Konoin sub county

1.4.3 Summary of Differentiated Climate exposure and Vulnerability of key groups and livelihoods in the County Climate change vulnerabilities contribute to the risk of the occurrence of climate change impacts. The Bomet County’s climate change vulnerabilities manifest in various forms including Low 19 crop production, loss of income, pests and diseases, and loss of livelihoods among others as enumerated in Table below. Table 1-1. Summary of Differentiated Climate exposure and Vulnerability of key groups Key group Impacts Women • Due to prolonged dry spell, women travel long distances to fetch water • Long-time taken to fetch water for household has an impact on their other economic activities. • Cases of gender-based violence are reported because the women shoulder stress from men due to decline in income. • Due to decline in food and nutrition during prolonged dry spell, women are most affected especially during menstrual cycles. People Living • When there are floods, mobility of the PWDs are affected especially in with areas like Chepalungu sub county. Disabilities • Extreme temperatures affect people who have albinism. (PWD) • The impacts of the prolonged dry spell e.g. lack of water, decrease in income, lack of pasture etc. affects the PWDs greatly because they lack flexibility to diversify and cope with the change. Elderly • The elderly are affected by the lack of food caused prolonged dry spell affecting their well-being due to lack of nutrition. • The floods and other climate change related disasters affected the mobility of the elderly as well as ability to adapt to the changes. Children • infrastructure damage e.g. schools by strong winds reported in some parts of Bomet county affects the school going children. • Declines in school attendance, and rising dropout rates especially during disaster like floods. • Impacts of prolonged dry spell affects the children especially those fetches water for the family since a lot of time is spent walking long distances. • It has been proved that, due to diminished income during prolonged dry spell, there are high cases of domestic violence hence, children are the victims. • Children mostly assist during livestock keeping, when the pastures decline, these children are forced to spent more hours looking for pasture.

1.5 Brief overview of Climate Change Actions in the County

1.5.1 Mainstreaming of NCCAP in County Actions The National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2018-2022 was developed pursuant to the provisions of the Climate Change Act, 2016. The plan set out to support Kenya’s development goals by providing mechanisms and measures to achieve low carbon climate resilient development in a manner that prioritizes adaptation and recognizes the essence of enhancing the climate resilience of vulnerable groups including children, women, youth, persons with disabilities, the elderly and marginalized and minority communities. The plan provides a framework for mainstreaming climate change into sector functions at the National and County levels. County Governments are the main implementing agents of many of the climate actions set out in Section 3.2, and will implement the actions in such locally-appropriate ways as would bring on board the unique needs of local populations. 20

1.5.2 Climate Change in CIDP Bomet County Government is required to mainstream climate change in their CIDP. The CIDP 2023-2027 developed mentions the impacts of climate change, and identified actions to address these impacts. Adaptation actions have been prioritized. The CIDP 2023-2027 has Environment, Water and Forestry; Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries; Trade; Extractive industries; Energy; Physical Infrastructure; Tourism; and Health sectors.

1.5.3 Other key climate actions/strategies in the County The key climate actions include: • Enhancement of institutional capacity of the county in climate change adaptation and mitigation • Disaster risk management • Food and nutrition security enhancement • Enhance the buying capacity of the local community to purchase food Rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems • To promote the adoption of clean energy • Enhance the level of waste management at the county 21 2. Policy Environment

2.1 National policy context

2.1.1 The National Perspective Kenya takes climate change seriously. This is demonstrated by its enactment of the Climate Change Act (Number 11 of 2016). This Act is the first climate change-dedicated legislation in Africa. It provides the regulatory framework for enhanced response to climate change, and mechanisms and measures to transition to low carbon climate resilient development. The first NCCAP was for the period 2013-2017. NCCAP 2018-2022 is Kenya’s second Action Plan on climate change. It builds on NCCAP 2013-2017 by which considerable progress was made. This progress includes, the establishment of climate change funds in five counties, expanding geothermal power, establishment of the National Climate Change Resource Centre, and improvement of the legal and policy framework. NCCAP 2018-2022 is a framework for Kenya to deliver on its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Climate change is a shared responsibility between the National Government and County Governments. The National Government led and guided the process of developing NCCAP 2018-2022, and worked with County Governments during this process. Implementation of the Plan is coordinated by the two levels of government, in line with the Constitution of Kenya (2010).

2.1.2 National Legal and Policy Framework At the national level, the climate change policy and legal framework consists of policies, laws, strategies and plans as discussed in the following sections. 1) The National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS), 2010 The NCCRS was the first national document on climate change formulated in 2010. The strategy focuses on ensuring that adaptation and mitigation measures are integrated in all government planning and development objectives. The objective of the strategy is to respond to climate change by: Enhancing the understanding of the global climate change negotiations process, international agreements, policies and processes and most importantly, the positions Kenya needs to take in order to maximize beneficial effects; assessing the evidence and impacts of climate change in Kenya; recommending robust adaptation and mitigation measures needed to minimize risks associated with climate change while maximizing opportunities; enhancing understanding of climate change and its impacts nationally and in local regions; recommending vulnerability assessment, impacts monitoring and capacity building framework needs; recommending research and technological needs and avenues for transferring existing technologies; providing a conducive and enabling policy, legal and institutional framework to combat climate change; and, providing concerted action plan, resource mobilization plan and robust monitoring and evaluation plan. The NCCRS laid the foundation for the establishment of the current climate change response policy and legislative framework in Kenya. The policies, plans and legislations emanating from the implementation of the strategy include: The National Climate Change Action Plans; the National Adaptation Plan; the National Climate Change Framework Policy of 2016; and the National Climate Change Act. 22 2) The National Climate Change Framework Policy-2016 The National Climate Change Framework Policy was ratified by the National Assembly in 2016. The main objective of the policy is to enable a coordinated, coherent and effective response to the local, national and global challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. The policy aims to enhance adaptive capacity and build resilience to climate variability and change, while promoting a low carbon development pathway. The policy identifies the adaptive capacity of individuals and communities as being key to improving their socio-economic situations. Thus, to effectively establish the adaptive capacities of individuals and communities, the policy recognizes the need for vulnerability assessment. As a policy statement on enhancing climate resilience and adaptive capacity, the Government commits to ensure integration of climate change risk and vulnerability assessment in environmental impact assessments and strategic environmental assessments. The policy further compels the Government to promote public and stakeholder consultation and participation, including with vulnerable groups, to enhance adaptive capacity and climate resilience. 3) The National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) The first NCCAP in Kenya was developed in 2012 to cover the five-year period between 2013- 2017. The NCCAP 2013-2017 aimed to enhance the implementation of the NCCRS and to contribute to the achievement of t Vision 2030. The NCCAP 2013-2017 had eight indicators namely: long term national low carbon climate resilient development pathway; enabling policy and regulatory framework; adaptation analysis and prioritization; mitigation actions; technology; national performance and benefit measurement; knowledge management and capacity development; and finance. The plan specified priority actions for the realization of each of the eight indicators. The NCCAP 2013-2017 contributed to the improvement in Kenya’s climate change policy and legal framework and to the establishment of climate change funds in five counties13. It also informed the development of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP). The National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2018-2022 was developed pursuant to the provisions of the Climate Change Act, 2016. The NCCAP 2018-2022 builds on the NCCAP 2013- 2017. It contains detailed actions that the country intended to take to tackle climate change from 2018 to 2023. The plan set out to support Kenya’s development goals by providing mechanisms and measures to achieve low carbon climate resilient development in a manner that prioritizes adaptation and recognizes the essence of enhancing the climate resilience of vulnerable groups including children, women, youth, persons with disabilities, the elderly and marginalized and minority communities. The plan specifically seeks to: Align climate change actions in the country with the Government’s development agenda, including the Big Four Agenda; encourage participation of the private sector, civil society and vulnerable groups within society, including children, women, older members of society, persons with disabilities, youth and members of minority or marginalized communities; provide the framework to deliver Kenya’s NDC for the 2018-2022 period; and, provide a framework for mainstreaming climate change into sector functions at the National and County levels. 4) The Climate Change Act No. 11 of 2016 The Climate Change Act came into force in 2016. The main objective of the Act is to govern the development, management, implementation and regulation of mechanisms to enhance climate change resilience and low carbon development for the sustainable development of Kenya. The Act is to be applied to all sectors of the economy by both the national and county governments. Specifically the Act is to be applied to ensure among other objectives: Mainstreaming of climate change responses into development planning, decision making and implementation; building resilience and enhancing adaptive capacity to the impacts of climate change; formulation of programmes and plans to enhance the resilience and adaptive capacity 23 of human and ecological systems to the impacts of climate change; and, mainstreaming and reinforcing climate change disaster risk reduction into strategies and actions of public and private entities.

2.2 County Enabling Legal & Policy Framework The county framework here refers to the climate change policy and legal framework in Bomet County. This framework includes the Bomet County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2023-2027 and the Bomet County Climate Change Act, 2021.

2.2.1 The Bomet Climate Change Act, 2021 The County Government of Bomet has developed the Bomet Climate Change Act, 2021. The Act provides a climate change governance and response framework in the County. It provides the framework and mechanisms for mobilization and facilitation of the county government, communities and others stakeholders to respond effectively to climate change through appropriate adaption and mitigation measures and actions. It provides for climate change coordination and oversight framework; planning and implementation framework; measures and actions for responding to climate change; and the duties relating to climate change in the County. 24 3. Priority Climate Change Actions

3.1 Identification of strategic climate action priorities in the PCRA Bomet county Climate Change Action Plan is the initial plan and has taken into account the impacts of climate change on socioeconomic sectors in the county. This plan has identified strategic areas where climate change action will be linked to the CIDP key activities (e.g. Water provision, food security, environmental conservation, development of agricultural value chain). It was established during PCRA that negative impacts affecting the community include; an increase in vector-borne diseases, such as malaria and cholera; damage to infrastructure in homes, schools, hospitals, and public places; and food insecurity due to prolonged dry spell, increased cases of hailstones affecting tea production.

3.2 Priority County Climate Change Actions For each of the priority areas for adaptation, mitigation and cross-cutting strategies, specific actions are identified that will be required to implement each of the sub-objectives in the short, medium and long term. Lead and supporting government agencies and other stakeholders responsible for implementation of each of the activities are identified.

3.2.1 Adaptation Adaptation refers to adjustments in natural or human systems to respond to the potential impacts of climate change, thereby reducing the risk of harm and exploiting beneficial opportunities. In its climate change response, Bomet County will prioritise the adoption of adaptation strategies as a means of urgently addressing its high vulnerability and low ecological, social and economic resilience to climate change. Several adaptation interventions also support priorities for development identified in its CIDP. Adaptation Objective: To reduce Bomet county’s vulnerability to climate change through enhancing its adaptive capacity and resilience to the impacts of climate change. To achieve the adaptation objective and in support of its sustainable development goals, actions in the following priority areas shall be implemented:

3.2.2 Food security and nutrition Food security and nutrition Objective: To integrate environmental management and risk reduction and management strategies into agricultural development. Sub-objectives Activity Timeframe Lead agency (and key collaborators) 1. Integrate climate a) Undertake an assessment of the Short-term Departments of change and risk laws and policies governing the Agriculture + Disaster reduction and agricultural and fisheries sectors, Management + management criteria including the relevant institutions Department of Climate into legislation, and their authority. Change + farmers regulations, policies, b) Identify areas of the regulatory Short-term associations. plans and framework where decision- programmes in the making relevant in climate change agricultural and preparedness could be fisheries sectors. strengthened, including gaps or conflicts which undermine 25 objectives, and develop and execute proposals for undertaking amendments or revisions to the regulatory system to address these challenges. c) Capitalise on existing regional Short-term corporation efforts e.g. Lake Basin, Lake Region Economic Bloc to integrate climate change considerations into agriculture through incorporation of agreed commitments into legislation, relevant sectoral strategies, and work plans. d) Integrate and harmonise climate Medium- change adaptation and risk term reduction and management in designing policies, plans and programs. 2. Facilitate and a) Develop an accessible database Medium- KMD promote climate- and system for dissemination of term smart practices in the information on forecasted agricultural sector, weather patterns for farmers. including through b) Develop and test adaptive Medium- Department of investments in measures in drought-prone areas term Agriculture + farmers improved practices, through combining appropriate associations + KMD technology and crops, new cropping patterns and infrastructure that land and water management result in enhanced practices. efficiency and c) Promote and employ climate- Short- capacity, increased smart agricultural practices, Medium- resilience to climate including soil and water term change and natural conservation best practices such as disasters. the use of hard and soft erosion control methods; increased water storage capacity for harvesting water in the wet season; non- chemical based integrated pest management systems; shade trees in pastures and live fences to provide fodder and lessen the impacts of hot weather; alternative farming methods that are suitable for emerging climatic conditions (e.g. dry farming, drip irrigation); and sheltered production systems (shade and greenhouses). d) Develop and implement Short- integrated pest management Medium- systems. term e) Develop a monitoring and Medium- response systems for pests, disease term and invasive species. f) Promote the practice of backyard Short-term gardening to reduce dependence on food support. g) Strengthen veterinary services Short- systems, including animal health Medium- measures to prepare for the term possible impacts of climate change. h) Encourage planting of fruit trees Short- and bee keeping to improve Medium- nutrition and source of income term 26 i) Identify areas where agro-forestry Short- could best be practiced and Medium- develop and execute training and term educational programs for farmers and relevant departmental officers to support the practice. Ensure that climate change considerations are reflected in the Physical Development Plan and support activities regarding appropriate land use. 3. Explore synergies a) Ensure that climate change Short- County attorney + with other sectors to considerations are reflected in the Medium- department of climate develop innovative relevant policies. term change agricultural b) Develop a resource network to Short-term Department of Climate programmes that provide technical assistance, Change + Small Business support economic through capacity building and Association + farmers diversification and dissemination of accessible associations promote enhanced knowledge products to improve natural resource preparedness for climate change management, impacts. including via agro- c) Improve and expand the Short- Department of forestry, agro- agriculture and fisheries extension Medium- Agriculture + Ministry of tourism and food service especially to highly term Health festivals. vulnerable individuals and communities. 4. Enhance extension a) Develop strategies to encourage Short- Department of activities and support youth involvement in agriculture Medium- Agriculture + services to small scale and fisheries including via the term Economic Development farmers and enable promotion of agriculture as a and Trade + farmers them to better career and awareness creation associations prepare for and b) Improve public risk financing Medium- respond to climate structures to enhance the term impacts to protect development of agricultural and sustain their insurance, including crop and livelihoods. livestock insurance mechanisms, and educate farmers as to the benefits of participating in these programs. c) Strengthen farmer associations Short-term and their capacity to address climate change risks.

3.2.3 Natural ecosystems and resources Natural ecosystems and resources Objective: To ensure the health and productivity of natural ecosystems to improve their resilience to climate change and their ability to provide ecosystem services that act as adaptation measures. Sub-objectives Activity Timeframe Lead agency (and key collaborators) 1. Strengthen natural resource a) Ensure that regulations and Short-term Department of management legislation, other relevant legislation Climate Change + regulations, policies, plans and reflect climate change County Attorney programmes through integration considerations. + County of climate change and risk assembly reduction and management considerations into ecosystem- based management approaches. 2. Conduct assessments of ecosystem a) Undertake vulnerability Medium- Department of and species vulnerability to assessments for key terrestrial term Climate Change + climate change and integrate in ecosystems (forests, NEMA biodiversity conservation watersheds, wetlands) and planning. develop management plans 27 to address risks from climate change. b) Integrate climate change Medium- considerations into term protected area management plans. c) Ensure that species action Medium- plans for vulnerable species term that are at risk from climate change address climate change considerations. I 3. Manage ecosystems and species to a) Develop invasive species Short-term Department of reduce other threats that weaken management strategies and Climate Change + their resilience, including through incorporate risks due to NEMA reducing the spread of invasive climate change. species, deforestation and forest degradation, and unsustainable uses of forest resources. 4. Protect and enhance forest a) Monitor and evaluate the Medium- Department of ecosystems to capitalise on impacts of climate change on term Climate Change + ecosystem services, such as hydro-geological conditions. NDMA watershed protection and soil b) Conduct forest restoration and Short- NEMA stabilisation services to build protection and use soil and Medium- KFS resilience to impacts of heavy water conservation methods term WRA rainfall, drought and high winds. to limit flash flooding and soil erosion in vulnerable areas. c) Sensitize and assist the Short- communities to embrace Medium- alternative sources of energy term like Biogas

3.2.4 Water security and management Water security and management Objective: To provide a safe and reliable supply of water to Bomet county’s population and ensure efficient use of this resource Sub-objectives Activity Timeframe Lead agency (and key collaborators) 1. Create an enabling legal, a) Identify areas of the regulatory Short-term Department of institutional and framework where decision-making water + regulatory environment relevant in climate change BOWASCO Ltd. + to govern the sustainable preparedness in the water sector County Attorney use of water resources should be strengthened, including + County and address possible gaps or conflicts which undermine assembly + inefficiencies, conflicts objectives, and develop and execute Climate Change and gaps. proposals for undertaking amendments or revisions to the regulatory system to address these challenges. b) Clarify the role and authority of Short-term Bomet water and sanitation company in the implementation of policies specific to the sector or regarding climate change. 2. Mainstream climate a) Develop a water strategy which Short-term Department of change and disaster risk incorporates an Integrated Water water + reduction and Resources Management1 approach BOWASCO. + management and addresses climate change and County Attorney considerations into disaster risk reduction and + Lake Victoria 1Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is defined as “a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources in order to maximize economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems.” (Global Water Partnership 2010) 28 policies, plans and management concerns. Strategies south water programmes for water should include increased rain water works + management. harvesting and storage, water conservation and water recycling and reuse. b) Review and strengthen as Short-term appropriate legislative measures to conserve and monitor water in large commercial users. c) Ensure revisions to the Building Code Short- Physical Planning stipulate the minimum tank size for Medium- department + rain water harvesting and safe term Economic storage as determined by the size of Development and house and or family and provide Trade fiscal incentives to encourage implementation. 3. Reduce the vulnerability a) Undertake an inventory of Short-term Department of of the water supply underground and surface water water + system through climate- resources, and an assessment of BOWASCO. proofing water storage, water use and demand by sector in supply, and distribution order to determine the water infrastructure. balance. b) Promote the use of renewable Short- energy sources to produce water Medium- thereby reducing vulnerability to term electricity outages and reducing the cost of water. 4. Protect water sources a) Develop Conservation and Short- Department of from pollution including Environmental Management Bill to Medium- Environment + through suitable address water contamination issues Long-term Department of watershed and to enhance the resilience of water water + wastewater management resources. BOWASCO+ strategies. NEMA. 5. Design and implement a) Promote the installation of water Short- BOWASCO. + programmes for conservation devices in large water Medium- Department of increased community users. term Climate Change and private sector b) Encourage the use of grey water for Short-term participation in water gardening and irrigation, etc. resource management c) Develop a system for harvesting rain Medium- and conservation, water for irrigation of agriculture. term including through enhancing efficiency of use, use of storage tanks, rainwater harvesting for agriculture and recycling of grey water.

3.2.5 Human health and well-being Human health and well-being Objective: To reduce the negative impacts of climate change on human health and well-being. Sub-objectives Activity Timeframe Lead agency (and key collaborators) 1. Assess the a) Undertake assessment of climate Medium- Ministry of Health + vulnerability of the risks to health service delivery and term NDMA + Department of health sector to produce a strategic sector plan that Climate Change climate change builds resilience to climate change impacts. impacts. b) Evaluate climate vulnerability of Medium- existing and proposed waste term management systems and climate proof vulnerable systems. 29 2. Mainstream climate a) Ensure health service delivery can Short-term Ministry of Health change and disaster address anticipated impacts from risk reduction and climate change. management b) Incorporate local knowledge into Short- considerations into the development of health Medium- health sector policy, policies. Term plans and c) Address climate change impacts Medium- Ministry of Health + programmes, with on human health in health term Economic Development emphasis on financing, medical and disability and Trade vulnerable groups. policies and insurance. d) Develop vector control Short-term Environmental Health programme. 3. Integrate nutrition a) Address climate change impacts Medium- Ministry of Health and food security on food security and nutrition in term into health sector updates to the nutrition policy planning. and plan. 4. Facilitate the a) Undertake evaluation of liquid Short-term Environmental Health + development of and solid waste management in NDMA integrated waste towns and risks from climate management systems change. to improve b) Develop integrated waste and Medium- sanitation, sewage sewage management plans to term and solid waste and address risks from climate change. disposal in towns. 5. Improve systems to a) Undertake comprehensive water Short- Environmental Health efficiently monitor quality monitoring. Medium- environmental health Long-term indicators, such as air b) Develop Conservation and Short- Department of and water quality. Environmental Management Act Medium- Environment + Health to reduce levels of pollution that Long-term affect human health and wellbeing. 6. Strengthen a) Improve coordination and Short-term Kenya Meteorological information and information sharing on department knowledge of temperature forecast data to linkages between enhance preparedness and disease and climate response to health-related change. illnesses.

3.2.6 Sustainable physical development Sustainable physical development Objective: To climate-proof existing and planned physical infrastructure in Bomet county Sub-objectives Activity Timeframe Lead agency (and key collaborators) 1. Intensify efforts to a) Identify areas of the regulatory Short-term Physical Planning strengthen the framework where decision-making department + enabling legal, relevant in climate change preparedness Ministry of institutional and in the physical development sector Agriculture + regulatory should be strengthened, including gaps Ministry of Health + environment or conflicts which undermine objectives, Ministry of public governing physical and develop and execute proposals for works + Disaster development and undertaking amendments or revisions to Management land-use zoning to the regulatory system to address these Department. address inefficiencies, challenges. conflicts and gaps b) Ensure that physical development plans Medium- with regard to address climate change impacts, term climate change including through using proper setbacks responses. for urban development and Environmental Impact Assessments 2. Harmonize physical (EIAs). development planning with other strategies for 30 enhanced water and energy efficiency, security and management and land use to support agriculture and other uses. 3. Integrate climate a) Ensure that climate change risks are Short- Physical Planning change and disaster considered during the project EIA process Medium- department + risk reduction and and are integrated into any term NEMA + associations management environmental management plan. of architects and considerations into engineers + Disaster physical Management development department policies, plans, programmes and projects. 4. Assess the a) Draw on existing work by the Disaster Short-term Physical Planning vulnerability of Management unit and integrate climate department + critical infrastructure change considerations into vulnerability associations of and develop and mapping and development of architects and implement plans to community-based climate change and engineers + Disaster climate-proof critical disaster response plans. Management infrastructure. b) Support the use of climate-resilient Short- department + designs model buildings. Medium- term c) Establish and climate proof road and Medium- utilities network in the county term d) Construct silt traps in streams to conserve Short- soil. Medium- term 5. Expand or improve a) Increase and/or improve access roads to Medium- Department of roads transportation vulnerable communities. term + Disaster networks, Management Unit + particularly to vulnerable communities. 31 4. Delivery Mechanisms for BCCCAP

4.1 Enabling Factors

4.1.1 Enabling Policy and Regulation Bomet county has developed the following policies and regulations that provide the enabling environment for implementation of climate change activities: • Climate Change Directorate established. • Bomet county Climate Change policy enacted in May 2019. • Bomet county Climate change Act, 2021 Appropriate legislation is needed to be developed, including climate fund regulations that are informed by local contexts, aligned to County system, and conform to national public finance policies and laws. This legal and policy framework will guide the development and utilization of county climate change financing, and enable climate finance to address County-specific local issues.

4.1.2 Mainstreaming in the CIDP The Climate Change Act, 2016 requires that County Governments mainstream climate change actions and interventions in their CIDPs, while taking into account National and County priorities. The Bomet CIDP mentions the impacts of climate change and identified actions to address these impacts. The main climate change impact mentioned in the CIDP was food insecurity, lack of water and low pasture and crop yield that resulted in prolonged dry spells. Erratic rainfall and unpredictable climate patterns were also noted. The CIDP pointed out that climate change negatively impacted economic activities, leading to reduced food and livestock production, scarcity of potable water, and increased spread of diseases. The actions identified by the Bomet County focus on needs from the community from the ward level and their priorities. The proposed actions have sustainable development benefits to improve the lives of vulnerable groups in society, including children, women, the youth, and marginalized and minority communities.

4.1.3 Multi-stakeholder participation processes The Directorate of climate change coordinates multi-stakeholders participation processes especially during development of this BCCCAP and PCRA. Identification, mapping and analysis of all the stakeholders within the county were done during Technical Working Group (TWG) workshop. The engagement process includes workshops, meetings and trainings. The key stakeholders identified with high interest and influence include: Bomet county sectoral staff, NGOs, CBOs, community leaders, community representatives, Government agencies e.g. NEMA, KWS, KFS etc.

4.1.4 Finance - County Climate Change Fund Bomet county has a draft County Climate Change Fund (CCCF) that identify, prioritize, and finance investments to reduce climate risk and attain adaptation priorities. This is achieved through community-level planning committees that identify adaptation needs, guided by transparent decision-making criteria. CCCFs work through the government’s established planning and budgeting systems, and will be linked with the Climate Change Fund established under the Climate Change Act (2016). The CCCF is structured to blend resources from 32 development partners, the private sector, and National Government and County budgets. Although the CCCF has not enacted, Bomet county government has budgeted approximately Ksh. 64million as climate change funds for the financial year 23/24.

4.1.5 Implementation and Coordination Mechanisms The Directorate of Climate Change will have overall responsibility for coordinating implementation of this Action Plan, including catalyzing and supporting implementation of specific activities by lead stakeholders identified. Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and review shall be integral parts of the implementation of this Action Plan. In order to achieve this, the Directorate of Climate Change, in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, will conduct annual reviews of implementation of the Action Plan to assess progress made and to update as needed. In particular, the Action Plan will be updated to reflect targets and indicators developed.

4.1.6 Governance - County Government Structures Bomet county government has two arms: legislative and executive. The executive arm of the county government is responsible for implementation of climate change plan while the legislative arm legislates relevant policies and plans. The governor is the head of the county and the overall responsibility of ensuring implementation of all the activities is bestowed on him/her. The implementation of the BCCCAP will be under the department of Water, Sanitation, Environment and Climate Change led by the CECM. Under this department is the directorate of climate change headed by a director who will be responsible in coordination and implementation of the BCCCAP in consultation with other stakeholders. The priority actions proposed in this action plan will be implemented by various departments within the county for example departments of Agriculture, Roads, Finance, Roads, Health among others. The County Assembly of Bomet other than approving and adopting of policies and legal frameworks, it approves the budgets in accordance to Article 207 of the constitution and oversights implementation of Climate Change Resilience Investment Projects supported through County Climate Chang Fund (CCCF).

4.1.7 Governance - Climate Change Planning Committees Bomet county climate change Act, 2021 stipulates the establishment, functions and composition of the climate change planning committee. The operation and facilitation of the committee is also well articulated in the Act. This committee comprises of 16 members appointed by CECM with its functions being to: • Coordinate planning, and implementation of projects and activities for climate change response in the county • Coordinate implementation of the county climate change action plan and the county climate finance framework.

4.1.8 Climate Information Services & Climate Data Access Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) is mandated to provide climate information services which involves collating, analysing, packaging-up and distributing climate data on variables such as temperature, rainfall, wind, solar etc. KMD has the Climate Data Management Services Division (CDMS) which has the mandate of managing climate data from all meteorological observation systems owned by KMD and other partners in weather observations. Climate data is received through paper registers/forms, email, internet from Automatic Weather Stations 33 (AWSs). This data undergoes initial quality control. It is then keyed-in into the computerised electronic database where it undergoes further quality checks before it is archived ready to be made available to users. CDMS manages KMD-ENACTS Maprooms, a dedicated KMD Climate Information Service (CIS) web portal available 24/7. The Maprooms use merged station data with satellite estimates to produce climate information. The Maprooms aim is to enhance data 34 availability, access and use, continuously on a decadal and daily basis. Maprooms users find climate information for a particular County or Ward as required.

4.1.9 Resilience Planning Tools Here are some commonly used resilience planning tools: Risk and vulnerability assessments: These tools enable stakeholders to assess the risks and vulnerabilities faced by a system or community in the face of various hazards, such as climate change, natural disasters, or social disruptions. They help identify critical assets, analyze exposure, assess potential impacts, and understand vulnerabilities. Scenario planning: Scenario planning tools facilitate the exploration of alternative future scenarios and their potential implications. Stakeholders can assess how different stressors or shocks might impact their systems or communities and develop strategies that can adapt to or thrive under different conditions. Participatory mapping and GIS: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and participatory mapping tools enable stakeholders to visualize and analyze spatial data related to hazards, vulnerabilities, and existing resources. These tools help identify areas of high risk, hotspots, or areas that need special attention in the planning process. Resilience indicators and measurement frameworks: These tools provide metrics and indicators to assess the resilience of a system or community. They help stakeholders track progress, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and make data-driven decisions to enhance resilience. Collaborative platforms and communication tools: These tools facilitate collaboration, information sharing, and stakeholder engagement. Online platforms, communication apps, and knowledge-sharing platforms enable stakeholders to exchange information, coordinate actions, and engage in participatory processes. During implementation of this BCCCAP, the tools discussed above will be used so as to ensure planning and implementation is done successfully.

4.1.10 Measurement, Reporting and Verification As per the Bomet county climate change Act, 2021; the executive committee member shall with the assistance of the representative of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and on behalf of the steering committee, monitor, investigate and report whether public and private entities are in compliance with the assigned climate change duties. Also, the executive committee member shall report to the steering committee on the performance of the functions on annual basis, and such report shall form part of the report of the steering committee to the county assembly. Annual county climate change response report will be prepared as part of the implementation and monitoring process of BCCCAP as stipulated in the Bomet county Climate change Act. The steering committee, shall within three months after the end of every financial year, publish publicly a report on implementation of the county climate change action plan and other climate change response actions and impacts to the county assembly for review, discussion and debate. The county assembly, within one month of receiving the report, provide the recommendations and proposed actions to the steering committee. 35

4.1.11 Institutional Roles and Responsibilities The Bomet Climate Change Act sets out institutional structures and responsibilities to guide the oversight and management of BCCCAP. Table 4-1: institutional roles and responsibilities Institution Duties/Roles The CECM • Coordinate climate change affairs, and reporting on the responsible for implementation of climate change on an annual basis. climate change • Monitor, investigate and report on whether public and private affairs entities are in compliance with the assigned climate change duties. The Climate • Coordinates the implementation of BCCAP, this responsibility Change Directorate includes the coordination of climate change actions and related (CCD) measurement, monitoring, and reporting. • Providing analytical support and technical assistance on climate change, and coordinates the implementation of, and reporting on, BCCAP. Climate Change • Led by the CEC member responsible for climate change. The unit Unit oversee the implementation of climate change actions stipulated in CIDP Steering committee • The steering committee may, on recommendation of the CECM and in consultation with relevant CECMs, impose duties relating to climate change on public entity operating within the county. • Reporting on the performance of climate change duties by private entities, including monitoring and evaluation of compliance The National • is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance of Environment climate change interventions (Climate Change Act, Section 17); Management and for integrating climate risk and vulnerability assessment into Authority (NEMA) all forms of assessment (Climate Change Act, Section 20) Private entities • Support in implementation of the functions/duties supporting adaptation and mitigation climate change impacts.

4.2 Implementation and Coordination Mechanisms

4.2.1 Directorate of Climate Change The directorate of climate change play a pivotal role as the secretariat and also support the committees in day to day activities during implementation of the action plan.

4.2.2 County Climate Change Planning Committee As per Bomet county climate change Act, 2021, the county climate change planning committee shall coordinate planning and implementation of projects and activities for climate change response in the county. Also, to coordinate implementation of the county climate change action plan and the county climate finance framework. 36

4.3 Implementation Matrix for BCCAP 2022 - 2026 Strategic Activity Sub-activity Location Outcome Key Target groups Time Key actors Source Indicative Budget (KES million) Objectives performance frame of Total 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 indicator funds To enhance Development Ensure the Bomet Well- Policy Bomet July Dept of CGB/ 10 2 2 2 2 2 the institutional of climate climate change county regulated and developed county staff 2023- WSE&CC, All DP capacity of the change policy is authorized and and county Feb County county in legislations implemented climate implemented assembly 2026 Departments, climate change change MoECC&F, adaptation and Community, activities mitigation NGOs Develop climate Bomet Authorized No. of policies Bomet July Dept of CGB/ 5 5 Change finance county provision of developed county staff 2023- WSE&CC, DP policy climate and county Feb All County change funds assembly 2024 Departments, MoECC&F, Community, NGOs Enhance the Train staff in Bomet Enhanced Number of Bomet July Dept of CGB 25 5 5 5 5 5 county’s monitoring the county technical staffs trained county staff 2023- WSE&CC, / DP capacity in impact of capacity in Number of and county June Dept of monitoring the climate change monitoring of trainings assembly 2025 Finance impact of climate attended climate change change impacts Development of Bomet Accurate Number of Bomet July Dept of CGB 10 5 5 assessment tools county monitoring of tools county staff 2023- WSE&CC, / DP climate developed and county June Dept of change assembly 2026 Finance and impacts Economic planning Undertake Bomet Well Number of Bomet July Dept of CGB 35 5 10 10 5 5 climate change county monitored surveys county staff 2023- WSE&CC, / DP surveys climate undertaken June Dept of change 2026 Finance impacts 37 Strategic Activity Sub-activity Location Outcome Key Target groups Time Key actors Source Indicative Budget (KES million) Objectives performance frame of Total 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 indicator funds Establish a Bomet Availability of Number of Bomet July Dept of CGB 5 5 repository for county reliable repositories county staff 2023- WSE&CC, / DP climate change climate established and county June Dept of data and change data assembly 2026 Finance and information and Economic information planning in one point Review of Bomet BCCCAP Number of Steering July Dept of CGB 20 5 5 10 BCCCAP 2022- county review annual and committee, 2024- WSE&CC, / DP 26 reports final report CCU, Ward June Steering committee, 2026 committee, planning CCU committee To reduce Improve the To create Bomet Well Number of Persons with July Dept of CGB 25 5 5 5 5 5 climate change local awareness of the county sensitized community disabilities; 2023- WSE&CC / DP risk to the local community’s local community community members the elderly; June Dept of community and resilience to on the impact of on the impact sensitized Women and 2026 Finance and infrastructure climate change climate change, of climate Number of children. Economic mitigation and change, sensitisation planning adaptation Mitigation undertaken Community measures and adaptation measures Improve the Mapping and Bomet Enhanced Number of Farmers. July Dept of CGB 85 5 20 20 20 20 ability of the assessment of all county community water sources Pastoralist, 2023- WSE&CC, / DP local community ability to constructed. and June Dept of community to water sources cope with Number of businessmen 2026 Finance and cope with (e.g. springs, prolonged Number of Economic prolonged dry boreholes, pans, dry spell early warning planning spell dams and systems Community shallow wells Number of etc.) capacity Drilling of Bomet enhancement boreholes county undertaken (25No.) 38 Strategic Activity Sub-activity Location Outcome Key Target groups Time Key actors Source Indicative Budget (KES million) Objectives performance frame of Total 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 indicator funds Desilting 30No. Chepalangu, and Sotik and Construction of Bomet East 25no. water pans Protection of Konoin springs (5No. and springs per Bomet ward) central Distribution of Bomet rain water county harvesting storage tanks to vulnerable groups Sensitize the Bomet communities on county water treatment and conservation Improve the construction of Chepalangu, Enhanced Number of Communities July Dept of CGB 40 5 10 10 10 5 ability of the flood Sotik and community structures living in 2023- WSE&CC, / DP local intervention Bomet East ability to undertaken. flood June Dept of community to projects (Target cope with Number of prone areas, 2026 Finance, cope with 15No. water flood early warning Persons with Community floods disabilities; pans, Dykes, systems. 15No. storm the elderly; drainages; River Women and bank children. protections) Increase the To increase the Bomet Reduced Number of Pedestrians; July Dept of CGB 90 10 20 20 20 20 resilience of resilience of county destruction of resilient Motorists; 2023- WSE&CC, / DP county infrastructure to infrastructure infrastructures Farmers; June Department infrastructure to floods (Target as a result of established communities 2026 of roads climate change 25no. concrete floods 39 Strategic Activity Sub-activity Location Outcome Key Target groups Time Key actors Source Indicative Budget (KES million) Objectives performance frame of Total 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 indicator funds bridges, 100No. line culverts, 300km graded and murramed roads.) To enhance Improve food Adoption of Bomet Increased Number of Farmers, and July Dept of CGB 75 5 10 20 20 20 the capacity and nutrition climate smart county food and community other value 2023- WSE&CC, / DP of the local security agriculture nutrition members that chain June Dept of community in security have adopted organization 2026 Agriculture, food and Climate smart s Dept of nutrition agriculture Finance, security Farmers Advocating for Bomet Increased Number of Farmers, and July Dept of CGB 45 5 10 10 10 10 diversity in crop county food and community other value 2023- WSE&CC, / DP production nutrition members that chain June Dept of security have organizations 2026 Agriculture, diversified Dept of crop Finance, production Farmers Increase Bomet Increased Number of Farmers, July Dept of CGB 45 5 10 10 10 10 productivity in county food and community pastoralist 2023- WSE&CC, / DP livestock by nutrition members that and other June Dept of adoption of security have adopted value chain 2026 Agriculture, climate smart climate smart organizations Dept of action (e.g. actions Finance fodder banks; Community Adoption of new animal husbandry techniques) Construction of Bomet Increased fish No. of fish 100no. fish county production ponds ponds Adoption of Enhance the Bomet Increased and Number of Farmers, July Dept of CGB 45 5 10 10 10 10 alternative capacity of the county reliable community pastoralist, 2023- WSE&CC, / DP livelihood households June 40 Strategic Activity Sub-activity Location Outcome Key Target groups Time Key actors Source Indicative Budget (KES million) Objectives performance frame of Total 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 indicator funds sources local community income members with 2026 Dept of in the adoption sources alternative Agriculture, of alternative livelihood Department livelihoods sources; of trade, through Number of seminars, field income days, barazas generating activities. To increase the Rehabilitation Reforestation Chepalun Restored Number of Communities, July Dept of CGB 85 5 20 20 20 20 county’s forest of degraded and tree planting gu and forest forests WRUAs, CFAs 2023- WSE&CC, / DP cover by 10% forests Mau rehabilitated June MoECC&F, forests 2026 CFAs, NGO Rehabilitation Rehabilitation of Bomet Restored Number of Land owners July Dept of CGB 60 10 20 20 5 5 of degraded eroded areas county ecosystem. sites with Quarries, 2023- WSE&CC, / DP terrestrial through soil Construction rehabilitated. Communities June MoECC&F, ecosystems control of soil control Number of 2026 Community structures, structures soil control NGO, establishment of structures NEMA vegetation cover Establish 30no. Bomet Production of Number of Youth, July Dept of CGB 35 5 10 10 5 5 tree Seedling county more tree established Women, 2023- WSE&CC, / DP production sites seedlings tree nurseries communities June MoECC&F, per ward 2026 CFAs, NGO, KFS, NEMA Rehabilitation of Bomet Restored Number of WRUAs, July Dept of CGB 90 10 20 20 20 20 rivers and county ecosystem rivers and communities 2023- WSE&CC, / DP wetlands integrity of wetlands with riparian June MoECC&F, rivers and rehabilitated areas 2026 Community wetlands NGO; WRUA, WRA, NEMA Afforestation Adoption of Bomet Increased Number of Farmers July Dept of CGB 45 5 10 10 10 10 agroforestry on county county trees planted 2020- 41 Strategic Activity Sub-activity Location Outcome Key Target groups Time Key actors Source Indicative Budget (KES million) Objectives performance frame of Total 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 indicator funds farms. (target of carbon on-farm June WSE&CC, / DP 10,000 farmers sequestration 2024 MoECC&F, to be provided capacity Community with seedlings NGO; KFS Tree planting in Schools Increased Number of Heads of July Dept of CGB 45 5 10 10 10 10 institutions within and county trees planted institutions 2020- WSE&CC, / DP the county county carbon in institutions June MoECC&F, (Target of 250 institutio sequestration 2024 Ministry of institutions to be ns with capacity education, provided with Bomet NGOs; KFS tree seedlings) county To promote the Enhance the Train county Bomet Enhanced Number of Bomet July Dept of CGB 20 5 5 5 5 adoption of clean local staff on clean county technical staffs trained county staff 2023- WSE&CC, / DP energy community’s energy capacity of on clean June MoECC&F, capacity to staff on clean energy 2026 Community adopt clean energy NGO energy Sensitize the Bomet Well Number of Communities, July Dept of CGB 40 5 10 10 10 5 community on county sensitized community women, 2023- WSE&CC, / DP the importance community members Youth, PWDs June MoECC&F, of clean energy on clean sensitized on 2026 Community energy clean energy NGO Number of sensitization forums undertaken Train 5,000no. Bomet Reduced Number of Women July Dept of CGB 40 5 10 10 10 5 community county carbon groups trained groups, 2023- WSE&CC, / DP groups on the emission at on production Youth groups June MoECC&F, production of the county of clean 2026 Community clean energy energy NGO equipment Facilitate the Bomet Reduced Number of Women, July Dept of CGB 90 10 20 20 20 20 community on county carbon community vulnerable 2023- WSE&CC, / DP adoption of emission at groups households June MoECC&F, energy saving the county facilitated 2026 Community 42 Strategic Activity Sub-activity Location Outcome Key Target groups Time Key actors Source Indicative Budget (KES million) Objectives performance frame of Total 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 indicator funds Jikos (target NGO 100,000 households) Installation of Bomet Reduced Number of Heads of July Dept of CGB 100 10 20 20 20 30 50No. solar county carbon infrastructures institutions 2023- WSE&CC, / DP panels in county emission at installed with June MoECC&F, infrastructure the county solar panels 2026 Community (e.g. Boreholes, buildings etc.) Incentivize the Bomet Reduced Number of Dealers of July Dept of CGB 55 5 20 20 5 5 sale of solar county carbon traders solar panels 2023- WSE&CC, / DP panels (target emission at engaged in June trade, the county solar panels 2026 MoECC&F, Community To reduce the Establish a Sensitize the Bomet Sustainable Number of Waste July Dept of CGB 25 5 5 5 5 5 level of pollution sustainable community on county waste sensitization collectors, 2023- WSE&CC, / DP at the county waste sustainable management activities transporters June MoECC&F, management waste at the county undertaken and recyclers. 2026 Community system management Number of Community NGO, community NEMA members sensitized Develop a Bomet Sustainable Number of Municipal July Dept of CGB 20 5 5 5 5 sustainable county waste sustainable staff, county 2023- WSE&CC, / DP waste management waste staff June MoECC&F, management at the county management 2025 NEMA system systems Enhance the Bomet Sustainable Number of Bomet July Dept of CGB 45 5 10 10 10 10 county’s county waste capacity County staff 2023- WSE&CC, / DP capacity to management enhancement June MoECC&F, implement the at the county the county has 2026 Community sustainable received NGO, waste NEMA management system 43 Strategic Activity Sub-activity Location Outcome Key Target groups Time Key actors Source Indicative Budget (KES million) Objectives performance frame of Total 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25 25/26 indicator funds To mainstream Mainstreaming Incorporate Bomet Climate County Bomet July Dept of CGB 55 5 10 20 10 10 climate change in climate change climate change county change planning County staff 2023- WSE&CC, / DP sectoral activities in all mainstreamed documents June MoECC&F, development the sectors at in sectoral 2026 Community the county development NGO Total 1,410 162 332 342 292 282 44