Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that Nairobi has been selected among 300 cities participating in the 2026–2027 Youth Climate Action Fund, creating an opportunity for young people to secure funding for climate projects in their communities.

🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

Nairobi youth aged between 15 and 24 are set to benefit from climate grants of up to Ksh647,250 as applications open for the Youth Climate Action Fund.

The global cohort brings together cities from Africa, Europe, North and South America, Asia, Oceania and the Middle East. Other participating cities include Kumasi in Ghana, Brussels, Copenhagen, New York City, Bogotá and Madrid, placing Nairobi among cities around the world supporting youth-led climate action.

Through the programme, selected youth-led projects in Nairobi will receive micro-grants ranging from Ksh129,450 to Ksh647,250, with the city eligible for a total of Ksh6.47 million in funding.

📌 What You Need to Know

At least eight eligible youth-led climate projects are expected to benefit, with Nairobi residents aged 15 to 24 required to submit a clear description of their proposed project and a simple budget showing how the funds will be used.

Applications open on September 4, 2026, and can be made through the Nairobi City County Government’s official website, with the deadline set for October 16, 2026.

Youth-led groups that are not incorporated can also apply by partnering with a registered organisation that can serve as a fiscal sponsor. Applicants must also demonstrate their ability to manage project funds and implement the proposed activities.

The opportunity comes as Nairobi continues to confront climate-related challenges, including flooding, which has repeatedly affected parts of the city during periods of heavy rainfall.

Sakaja recently urged Nairobi residents to prepare early for the expected October El Niño rains , saying the county had brought together multi-agency teams to widen, deepen, clean and unclog drainage systems while strengthening emergency response.

The climate fund will prioritise projects focusing on waste reduction, recycling and the circular economy, urban greening, tree planting, biodiversity restoration, flood resilience, drainage protection and water conservation.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke