Climate Resilience Program - Tinderet
Project Overview
KWAHO is implementing a climate resilience program in Tinderet, Nandi County, focusing on adaptive and mitigative strategies for water resources management (WRM). The initiative centers on introducing bamboo as a fast-growing, sustainable plant to support both ecological restoration and economic empowerment.
The project aims to increase forest cover, improve rural livelihoods, and promote sustainable water use by unlocking bamboo’s potential—ranging from renewable energy products like briquettes and pellets to bamboo furniture and handicrafts. Community capacity is being strengthened through training on bamboo propagation, value addition, and ecosystem conservation.
Technical Implementation
This project blends traditional environmental conservation with modern community-led innovation. Bamboo is deployed as both an ecological and economic asset, supported by knowledge-sharing workshops and scalable propagation techniques. The initiative aligns with KWAHO’s broader mission to empower communities through sustainable development.
Project Highlights
- Introduction of bamboo as a climate-adaptive plant for WRM
- Development of bamboo-based solutions: briquettes, furniture, handicrafts
- Livelihood enhancement in rural communities via green innovations
- Training communities in bamboo value addition and propagation
- Sustainable water resource management through agroforestry