Ng’eno signs performance contracts to overhaul climate projects
- PS Dr. Eng. Festus Ng’eno chaired a meeting to restructure environmental projects.
- The restructuring aims to improve resource allocation and institutional efficiency.
- A new climate resilience programme is proposed with a budget of KSh 15 billion.
- Performance contracts for FY 2026/2027 were signed by the ministry.
- The ministry's FY 2025/2026 performance evaluation is set for 19 October 2026.
Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno, the Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, chaired a meeting with Heads of Departments at the ministry headquarters to review project restructuring and sign performance contracts for the 2026/2027 financial year. The meeting focused on strengthening institutional efficiency, eliminating duplication of project activities, improving resource allocation and enhancing accountability in the implementation of environmental and climate change programmes.
Development decisions made today will shape climate risks for decades. Meanwhile, in Bangladesh, Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo recently inaugurated the Bangladesh Climate Development Partnership Knowledge Conference in Dhaka with over 500 global and national leaders. Mintoo stated that climate adaptation initiatives deliver social welfare benefits but do not necessarily generate conventional commercial returns. He also stated that climate finance frameworks need alignment with fiscal realities to ensure funding for adaptation projects.
Mintoo called for greater private sector participation in clean energy development. He advocated for stronger recognition of the loss and damage suffered by vulnerable communities. He stressed the need for meaningful participation of women, young people, persons with disabilities and marginalized communities in project design. Satya Srinivas Lolla, an executive director at the Asian Development Bank, addressed the dual dynamics of Bangladesh’s graduation from the Least Developed Country category and its ongoing climate vulnerabilities. Lolla stated that the success of the conference depends on future actions and investments. He stated that the partnership aims to bring together financing, technical expertise and institutional capacity to move from ambition to implementation. Fahmida Khanom, acting secretary of the ministry, chaired the programme. Other attendees included Sheikh Faridul Islam, Md Saimum Parvez, ABM Abdus Sattar and Mohammad Navid Shafullah.
Tom Mirasi presents project consolidation framework
Tom Mirasi, Director of Central Planning and Project Monitoring, attended the meeting. Mirasi presented a proposed project restructuring framework to consolidate related interventions into integrated programmes for improved coordination, resource mobilization and measurable impact. The restructuring follows a technical engagement in Mombasa involving Heads of Departments, Project Coordinators and representatives from the National Treasury to identify overlaps, implementation gaps and opportunities for greater efficiency.
Proposed budgets for climate and meteorological projects
The proposed restructuring covers projects under the Multilateral Environmental Agreements Department, Climate Change Directorate and Kenya Meteorological Service Authority. Six projects addressing multilateral environmental agreements would be consolidated into an integrated project with an indicative budget of KSh 304 million. This project covers chemicals and waste management, biodiversity protection, persistent organic pollutants and the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances.
Climate change interventions, including the National Climate Change Action Plan and drought resilience initiatives, would be consolidated into an integrated programme with a proposed budget of KSh 15 billion. The proposed modernization of meteorological services project has a budget of KSh 10 billion to strengthen weather observation infrastructure, digital instruments, high-performance computing and radar surveillance systems.
Ministry signs FY 2026/2027 performance contracts
Ng’eno presided over the signing of performance and productivity contracts for the 2026/2027 financial year. These contracts were developed in accordance with the 23rd Cycle Performance and Productivity Contracting Guidelines. The agreements align with the Fourth Medium-Term Plan of Kenya Vision 2030, the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, the Ministerial Strategic Plan, the Sustainable Development Goals and the approved annual work plan.
Ministry prepares for upcoming performance evaluation
The ministry ranked among the top five performing ministries nationally for the 2024/2025 financial year, attaining a composite score of 3.1061. The department is now preparing for the 2025/2026 performance evaluation. This evaluation is scheduled for 19 October 2026. Ng’eno called for adequate preparation and evidence-based reporting to sustain and improve the ministry’s performance.
Next steps for project restructuring
The ministry is moving toward engagement with financing partners regarding the project restructuring. Next steps include legal reviews of existing financing agreements. Officials will also hold consultations with the National Treasury on proposed project concept notes.
Social News XYZ reports on sector accountability
Social News XYZ reported on 15 October 2026 that Ng’eno pushed for project restructuring and enhanced accountability in the environment sector.
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