• The partnership seeks to implement circular sanitation solutions that convert waste into usable products, fostering both environmental sustainability and enterprise opportunities.

The Nakuru County Government has on February 26, 2026, entered a transformative partnership with SNV, a Netherlands-based development organization, to advance food security, climate-smart agriculture, and economic opportunities for youth and women.

The agreement was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Deputy Governor David Kones and SNV Kenya Country Director Rebecca Hallam.

This collaboration, according to Nakuru County Government, will focus on practical initiatives that support farmers and entrepreneurs by promoting regenerative farming practices, solar-powered irrigation and agro-processing, and sustainable water management within the Mau ecosystem.

Additionally, the partnership seeks to implement circular sanitation solutions that convert waste into usable products, fostering both environmental sustainability and enterprise opportunities.

Special emphasis will be placed on gender equity, social inclusion, and youth empowerment, ensuring that marginalised groups can actively participate in and benefit from development initiatives.

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In a statement on Facebook, Nakuru County Government said, “The partnership will roll out programmes supporting farmers, youth, and women entrepreneurs, promoting regenerative farming practices, using solar energy for irrigation and agro-processing.”

Having operated in Nakuru for over 50 years, SNV will collaborate closely with the county to drive projects that enhance agriculture, renewable energy, and entrepreneurship while promoting inclusion and equity.

The partnership is expected to accelerate job creation, improve food security, and advance the county’s commitment to sustainable development.

Officials present during the signing included County Secretary Dr. Samuel Mwaura, Chief of Staff Dr. Peter Ketyenya, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Sports Elga Riaga, and Chief Officers Vincent Achoka, Bernard Sang, Francis Njoroge, and Margret Kinyanjui, alongside the SNV Kenya team.

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