County CEC Sitienei Applauds Aquaculture Growth in Ngenyilel Ward
He underscored the value of local participation in making environmental initiatives a success Chepsaita is a very good example of what people can do
Mr. Sitienei, who was joined by Climate Change Officer Meshark Amai, Sub-County Water Engineer Tabitha Kipnyango, Eng. Boaz Korellach, and Ward Administrator Ms. Sheila praised the impact of the project
By Juliet Jerotich
Over 2,000 fingerlings stocked to improve nutrition and incomes
Uasin Gishu’s Environmental CEC, Mr. Anthony Sitienei, visited Ngenyilel Ward in Turbo Sub-County to assess the performance of some of the key environmental and water projects. His top destination was the Chepsaita aquaculture project, a fish farming project that has already been stocked with more than 2,000 fingerlings.
Mr. Sitienei, who was joined by Climate Change Officer Meshark Amai, Sub-County Water Engineer Tabitha Kipnyango, Eng. Boaz Korellach, and Ward Administrator Ms. Sheila praised the impact of the project. They cited its potential to increase food security and also improve household incomes.
This fish farming project is transforming lives here in Chepsaita,” Sitienei said. “It’s a source of income and food, especially for the children and mothers. Our county is committed to adopting climate-smart and green projects to develop our people.”.
The aquaculture project is under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme. It is targeted at improved nutrition and economic support through fish sales and consumption. It also supports broader goals of promoting sustainable agriculture and resilience at the community level.
Possible sites for future water projects were also visited by the team during the trip. They were Chepkemel Dam and Kunguna River, both of which were identified as viable for water harvesting and supply.
Sitienei further said that FLLoCA offers a fine forum to expand the scope of such initiatives. He emphasized involving the residents in the planning process. “We need to engage communities and listen to them. That’s how we come up with sustainable solutions,” he said.
Meshark Amai echoed the words of the CEC. He underscored the value of local participation in making environmental initiatives a success. “Chepsaita is a very good example of what people can do if they own it. We can replicate this in many areas in Turbo,” Amai stated.
The county plans to implement more water supply and conservation projects in the area. These efforts are part of Governor Jonathan Bii’s broader agenda to tackle climate change while improving livelihoods across Uasin Gishu.
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