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Based on data from 29 facilities in Kisumu County, Kenya, it finds that many essential devices are underutilized or non-functional due to power instability, high energy consumption, and a lack of maintenance. 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A total of 332 actors were identified, with 70.8% of IPLC work focused at the local level, while 90% of international NGOs operate at the national level.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000205#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Kenya possesses a robust legal and policy framework for climate governance, including the Climate Change Act of 2016, the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP), and the $171 million Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program. However, implementation is hindered by limited funding, coordination gaps, and political will, with some national bodies like the Climate Change Council remaining inactive.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"natjust-000205#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The CJM employs a multi-level advocacy strategy targeting communities, county governments, and the national government. 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