Project Description
The ESP is a GoK FUNDED programme aimed at cushioning
Kenyans from the adverse economic effects by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The program
supports grass root initiatives; nature-based enterprises such as beekeeping
and tree seedling production by vulnerable communities in 31 Counties. The programme targets Community- based organizations,
Water resource users’ associations, learning institutions, women groups, youth
groups, community forest associations, small cooperatives and MSMEs.
With the aim of accelerating the achievement of the
‘National 10% Tree Cover Strategy’, the objective of this program is; to create
alternative livelihood for communities through tree seedlings production and
nature-based enterprises.
The project is aligned, and contributes to the following
SGDs; 1, 2, 11, 12, 13 and 15. It is
also aligned to the priority sectors of the key MEAs; UNFCCC, BIODIVERSITY,
Drought. Further, it helps realize the development agenda set out under the “Social
and Economic Pillar” of the Kenyan Vision 2030 and the BIG 4 agenda.