Kenya has hailed the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for approving over USD 900 million to support climate-resilient development projects across the country. The funding, described as a major boost to Kenya’s climate agenda, was commended by Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, during a high-level bilateral meeting in Geneva.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 8th session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025), CS Murkomen lauded the GCF for its continued investment in Kenya’s green transition and disaster risk reduction efforts.
The CS held talks with Stephanie Speck, Head of Fragility, Conflict and Violence (FCV) at the GCF, where he highlighted the critical link between climate change and national security.“Climate change acts as a threat multiplier to existing security challenges,” Murkomen noted. “These projects will be instrumental in addressing climate vulnerabilities while promoting sustainable, low-emission growth in our communities.”
According to the CS, Kenya currently has 20 climate-related projects and programmes supported by the GCF, including readiness support grants.
He singled out the approval of climate-resilience projects worth USD 937.66 million as a key milestone aligned with the Kenya Kwanza administration’s agenda to mainstream climate adaptation and resilience.
Murkomen also expressed gratitude to Ms Speck for reaffirming the GCF’s commitment to working closely with Kenya. The two leaders discussed potential areas of expanded collaboration, including targeted support for the Dadaab refugee camp and surrounding host communities. Key focus areas will include environmental restoration and deployment of renewable energy solutions.
Ms Speck emphasized the importance of addressing the nexus between climate vulnerability and humanitarian crises, pledging the GCF’s support in exploring innovative, resilience-building solutions tailored to Kenya’s unique challenges.“These discussions reaffirm the strong alignment between Kenya’s climate agenda and the GCF’s mission to support vulnerable populations facing both environmental and displacement pressures,” Murkomen said.
Also present at the meeting was Amb. Dr. Francy Too, Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva.
The CS’s remarks come at a time when Kenya is increasingly positioning itself as a regional leader in climate finance and adaptation strategies, amid growing global concern over the impacts of climate change on peace, security, and development.
