LREB UNVEILS 6.4 BILION CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRICULTURE PROJECT

The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) has launched a groundbreaking 6.4 billion project aimed at transforming agricultural value chains through climate-resilient, low-carbon farming practices.The project which was unveiled in Kisumu is expected to benefit over 2.7 million people.

Speaking at the launch, Bungoma County Governor Kenneth Lusaka, who also serves as the Vice Chair of LREB,said the project is a game-changer for the region’s agricultural sector.

"We are taking a bold step towards ensuring food security and economic stability for millions of farmers in this region," he stated.

The project, funded through a joint contribution by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Government of Kenya (FLoCCA), the Danish Government, and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), will focus on six key agricultural value chains: dairy, poultry, coffee, tea, fruit trees, and African leafy vegetables.''