Kenya has launched a KES 26 billion watershed restoration initiative, the Kenya Watershed Services Improvement Project (KEWASIP), aimed at rehabilitating 200,000 hectares of degraded ecosystems across 12 counties. Funded by the World Bank with US$200 million, the five-year project focuses on enhancing water security, landscape restoration, and improved catchment management in regions threatened by soil erosion and unsustainable land use. Key landscapes targeted include Marsabit Hills and Chyulu Hills.
Additionally, the program plans to plant 240 million tree seedlings and promote sustainable land management while addressing the root causes of environmental degradation. Coordination among various agencies, including county governments, is essential for effective implementation, which is expected to benefit around 750,000 people. This initiative contributes to Kenya’s goal of restoring 10.6 million hectares of degraded land by 2032.
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