On May 28, 2022, the Busia County Assembly made a significant move towards addressing climate change by adopting the County Climate Change Fund Regulations with amendments.
The session, chaired by Speaker Bernard Wamalwa, saw the members pass regulations developed for the administration and management of the Fund.
The Regulations provide for the formulation of the County Climate Finance framework, appointment and removal of the Fund Administrator, operation of the Fund, and eligibility criteria for accessing money from the fund.
According to Novena Ndaliro, Vice-chair of the committee, the object of these regulations is to give effect to the Busia County Climate Change Act, 2021, ensuring better implementation of the provisions of the Act.
The regulations also cover development of project proposals, application for and disbursement of money from the fund, procurement of goods and services, complaints mechanisms, and monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and learning.
Notably, the Fund Administrator is to be designated from amongst existing employees of the County Public Service, with experience of three years, and must be a member of a professional body that can certify their high moral standing.
The regulations are to be published under the C.E.C member in charge of Environment and Climate Change, as stated in Article 94(6) of the Constitution, 2010.
The source of funds for the Committee to pursue the project will be money received by the County Government from the National Government, as provided by the Public Finance Management Act.
