Empowering Communities for Climate Resilience

CTK-Busia is a community-driven initiative that equips local communities in Busia County with knowledge, tools, and technologies to combat climate change impacts.

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Who We Are

CTK-Busia is a new, ambitious, community-driven initiative established to empower the local communities of Busia County, Kenya, with the knowledge, tools, and technologies needed to combat the impacts of climate change.

We are driven by a mission to combat climate change, create resilient communities, and advance innovative solutions. We bridge the gap between indigenous wisdom and modern scientific solutions, ensuring that local communities—especially youth, women, and marginalized groups—are equipped to lead climate action and build resilience.

We are in the early stages of building our programs and team – led by Chris Ouma, a multi-disciplinary visioner with extensive experience in youth strategic engagement, community development, research and evaluation in the development world – we continue to build a distinguished team of young people passionate about real climate action, sustainability and environmental justice.

Our Mission

To empower communities in Busia County through education, research, and sustainable practices for climate change resilience, combining indigenous knowledge with modern solutions.

Our Vision

A climate-resilient Busia County where communities actively lead climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools to combat environmental challenges.

Our Focus Areas

We focus on five key areas to create lasting climate resilience in Busia County:

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Climate Education & Awareness

Building local capacity through workshops, campaigns, and educational materials to enhance understanding of climate change challenges and solutions.

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Sustainable Agriculture & Environmental Practices

Promoting climate-smart farming including regenerative agriculture, reforestation, and water management techniques.

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Technological Innovation

Supporting local innovators in developing clean energy, water harvesting, and other sustainable solutions tailored to local needs.

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Policy Advocacy & Collaboration

Strengthening community-based advocacy and partnerships to influence climate policies at local and national levels.

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Research & Knowledge Production

Documenting indigenous knowledge and generating evidence-based data to inform effective climate action strategies.

Who We Serve

Our programs are designed to benefit diverse stakeholders in Busia County:

Community Groups

  • Youth as climate champions, leaders and innovators
  • Women empowered to lead sustainable practices
  • Community leaders mobilized for climate action

Agricultural Sector

  • Farmers equipped with climate-smart techniques
  • Agricultural extension workers with enhanced knowledge
  • Agricultural value chains strengthened for resilience

Institutions

  • Schools as hubs for climate education
  • Religious institutions for advocacy and outreach
  • Local government agencies for policy implementation

Our Team

We are building a distinguished team of young people passionate about real climate action, sustainability and environmental justice.

Chris Ouma

Co-founder and Executive Director

A multi-disciplinary visioner with extensive experience in youth strategic engagement, community development, research and evaluation.

Team Member

Program Coordinator

Passionate about community engagement and sustainable development projects.

Team Member

Climate Innovation Lead

Dedicated to developing and implementing technological solutions for climate resilience.

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We're eager to collaborate with individuals and organizations who share our vision of climate resilience.

Address: Busia, Kenya

Phone: +254-736-365-290

Email: climatehubbusia@gmail.com

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