By Issa Hussein - Reporter
May 25, 2026 - Communities in Tana River County affected by recurring floods are set to benefit from a climate resilience and food security programme targeting vulnerable farmers across the region.
Pastoralist Girls Initiative (PGI), in partnership with WHH Kenya-Welthungerhilfe and funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), has launched an ongoing seed distribution exercise under the KEN1234 project.
The programme is being implemented in Tana River, Tana Delta, and Tana North sub-counties, targeting 85 farmer groups in Chewele, Sala, Kinakomba, Wayu, Garsen West, and Garsen South wards.
“Tana River County communities are vulnerable due to the endless cycles of river floods that destroy their livelihoods. The communities need support to rebuild their livelihoods,” PGI said in a statement.
According to the organisation, the intervention seeks to strengthen climate resilience while improving food and nutrition security among farming households living in arid and semi-arid areas.
Under the programme, farmers are receiving climate-smart agricultural inputs suited for ASAL conditions, including DK777 maize seeds, KS20 green grams, Ken Kunde cowpeas, pawpaw seedlings, grafted banana seedlings, and mango seedlings.
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Tana River Sub-county has the highest number of beneficiary groups at 29, while Tana Delta and Tana North sub-counties each have 28 groups.
PGI said the initiative is expected to improve agricultural productivity and yields, boost household incomes, and strengthen resilience among communities frequently affected by climate shocks.
The organisation added that the project will also improve food availability and dietary diversity, particularly among pregnant and lactating women and young children.
“Through this support, communities are better positioned to build sustainable livelihoods and adapt to the increasing impacts of climate change,” the statement said.
Tana River County has in recent years experienced repeated flooding along the Tana River basin, with many families losing crops, livestock, and homes during heavy rains, worsening food insecurity across the region.
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