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September 17, 2026
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Marsabit, Turkana receive Ksh1.34B funding for drought resilience

Marsabit, Turkana receive Ksh1.34B funding for drought resilience

Marsabit and Turkana counties have received an additional Ksh1.34 billion (9 million euros) from Germany’s KfW Development Bank to strengthen drought resilience and support communities affected by the prolonged dry conditions...

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The counties of Marsabit and Turkana have received an additional Ksh1.34 billion (9 million euros) from Germany’s KfW Development Bank to enhance drought resilience.

  • Marsabit will receive Ksh1.04 billion, and Turkana will get Ksh298 million from this new funding.
  • The funding is channeled through an agreement between the State Department for Irrigation and the two county governments.
  • This additional financing brings the total allocation to the two counties to approximately Ksh4.46 billion (30 million euros), supporting crucial programs like water harvesting, animal health, and infrastructure upgrades.

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