How far have county development plans come in climate change fight?

Mathare River

A flooded Mathare River as it passes through Mathare Slums Gitathuru area on April 27, 2024.

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When Kenya ushered in devolution through the 2010 Constitution, it wasn’t just a political milestone but a potential lifeline for communities most vulnerable to climate change.

The promise was that local governments, empowered by County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs), would take the lead in shaping development agendas that responded to grassroots realities, including the growing climate crisis.

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