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BURNAllAfrica EnvironmentJul 6, 2026
Kenya: Govt Plans to Desilt Kenyatta Dam to Boost Irrigation and Livelihoods Around Mau Forest
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6.51
Confidence
8/10
Amount
700K CBWD
AI justification
Government-led ecological restoration with clear community and climate benefits. | The desilting initiative directly supports sustainable agriculture (SDG 2), water security (SDG 6), and economic resilience (SDG 8) while protecting biodiversity in the Mau Forest Complex (SDG 15). It aligns with indigenous rights (UNDRIP) by improving livelihoods for communities dependent on the forest ecosystem.