New Banking Branch Brings Finance Access to Pastoralists in Northern Kenya
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC), in collaboration with the county government …
Companies and County Governments in Northern Kenya Team Up to Combat Drought
In 2021, drought hit many parts of Northern Kenya, with the greatest impact experienced in Garissa, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, and …
Transforming the Livestock Market in Northern Kenya
Learn more about the Feed the Future Kenya Livestock Market Systems Activity here.
USAID Kuza Enables Disaster Risk Management Legislation, Collaboration for the Future
In Northern Kenya, drought, floods, locusts, diseases, and conflict over resources negatively impact the wellbeing of communities. The result is …
Resilience Learning Activity Facilitates Dialogue on Resilience in the Horn of Africa
For the last seven years, USAID/Kenya and East Africa has held annual resilience events that converge stakeholders in the resilience …
‘Champions of Change’ share COVID-19 safety and vaccine information in Northern Kenya’s Turkana County
Many communities in Northern Kenya are susceptible to environmental shocks and calamities, such as drought. Now, these communities face the …
USAID Kenya, Local Government, and Media Join Training on How to Tell Development Stories
In September, two USAID-funded activities in Kenya–the Resilience Learning Activity and the USAID Nawiri program–collaborated with government officials in Isiolo …
A Beekeeping Venture Brings Hope to Pastoralist Families in Northeastern Kenya
Like many people in Wajir County, Ahmed Hussein made a living as a crop farmer and livestock producer. But with …
Tailored Innovation in Isiolo County to Strengthen Livestock Market Systems
Learn more about the Feed the Future Kenya Livestock Market Systems Activity here.
Josephine’s Story: Starting a Business in Isiolo, Kenya
According to a 2014 UN Women report, studies show that girls who experience poverty are 2.5 times more likely to …
Fish Farming to Sustainably Transform County Economy in Kenya
For several years, fishers in Loiyangalani town, located on the shores of Lake Turkana, have been using the casting method to earn a living. This outdated method, over time, has resulted in low yields caused by overfishing and low replenishment rates. …
On Journey to Self-Reliance, Northern Kenyan Counties Form Trading Bloc
Ten counties in Northern Kenya are part of the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC), which is dedicated to improving the …
