More than 1,000 pastoralists and 300 agro-pastoralists in Isiolo, Kenya are set to benefit from Sh128 million German-funded climate change project that seeks to promote agriculture and livestock farming for sustainable livelihoods.
The three-year project is being funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development through the Sign of Hope, is being implemented by the Merti Integrated Development Programme (MID-P).
Climate-smart agriculture
It targets Oldonyiro, Cherab, Garbatulla, Sericho, Kinna and Chari wards. Farmers’ groups will be trained on climate-smart agriculture and provided with material support such as certified drought-resistant seeds, farm implements and animal supplements for increased productivity. A well-equipped veterinary laboratory will be established in Kinna to ensure pastoralists in the ward access the services closer home.
Pastoralists and agro-pastoralists will be assisted in forming associations of 100 members each, which will be linked to at least three vet suppliers and four seed companies respectively. MID-P Programme Officer Ibrahim Kabelo said the communities will also be trained on how to cope with the climatic disasters in regard to natural resource and risk management in order to be self-reliant. The training will target fodder production to avert community conflicts witnessed during dry spells and to prevent the animals from getting emaciated and dying.
“Our main focus is on building climate-resilient communities and empowering local institutions. The NGO will also work with the Isiolo County government in formulation of climate change adaptation policies,” Mr Kabelo said.
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