Like many farmers in Isiolo County, Lawrence Muchui had never dreamt of rearing dairy goats in a semi-arid land that is prone to droughts. Many are the farmers who have opted to keep their animals...
In 2011/2012 the Horn of Africa experienced the worst drought in over 60 years. Approximately 12.4 million people in the region were affected by the severe drought.
When I read Daniel’s brief sent to me by colleague from Makima LRP, I almost feel like flying all the way to Embu county to meet Daniel who from the brief appears like superman from our childhood...
Strengthening Community Livelihoods is a five year programme funded by the Government of Australia through Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID).
While attending a press briefing organized by ActionAid International Kenya, I was very moved as I watched a Congolese woman, Jeanie Bandu break down in tears while sharing the experiences of women...
She was a victim of the food crisis that threatened the lives of millions of people across East Africa a year ago. To her, help came in time and she survived. I have met six-year-old Sadia Abdullah,...
Mwingi Cental, in Kitui County, Kenya locally referred as Ukambani, has over the years been known for recurrent droughts and crop failure. During last year’s drought season, Ukambani was the hardest...
Gitonga Johnson Steve is a happy man. For the three years that he has worked as the Local Project Advisor for the Kambi Sheikh Self Help group, in Isiolo county, Kenya he has seen his fellow...
The rivers are flowing and the grass is finally green in Kongelei, the pastoralist community in North Western Kenya. Here, I mostly meet women and children, as many men have left the villages in...
