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Fulani: New study unravels the genetic history of Africa’s largest pastoralist community
The Conversation  |  Apr 11, 2025

There are between 25 million and 40 million Fulani people across 17 African countries, from the Atlantic shores of Senegal and Mauritania to Sudan.

Agriculture CS nominee Kagwe advocates for mandatory livestock insurance for farmers
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 14, 2025

Kagwe pointed out the need to address these cultural challenges while promoting practical solutions like insurance to provide financial safety nets fo...

MP Abdul Haro: UDM Party key to securing resources for marginalised North Eastern region
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 17, 2024

The Eastleigh Voice Reporter Barack Oduor spoke to Mandera South MP Abdul Haro on the role of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) Party in changing t...

Anyone opposing livestock vaccination is mad, possibly stupid, says Ruto
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 10, 2024

Ruto said the vaccination will target the country's 22 million heads of cattle and 50 million small-stock in a bid to combat diseases that have long a...

MP Keynan to President Ruto: Help bring missing Wajir MCA back to his family
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 10, 2024

Keynan reminded President Ruto of his government's commitment to eradicating abductions and ensuring the safety of all citizens.

Why government’s drought emergency plan failed- PS Kello Harsama
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 09, 2024

The PS revealed that the government is currently committed to establishing 450 feedlots nationwide and plans to place 5,000 hectares of land under pas...

Northeastern leaders demand immediate release of Sh70bn from equalisation fund during Wajir summit
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 10, 2024

Speaking during the official launch of the Pastoralist Summit in Wajir town, Ali urged PPG members, comprising 109 MPs, to remain united in pressuring...

Calls for state, donor collaboration as pastoralist leadership summit starts in Wajir
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 09, 2024

Calling for greater integration into Kenya's national development agenda, the event's patron Dido Raso noted the challenges that pastoralist communiti...

Pastoralist leadership summit kicks off in Wajir County
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 08, 2024

In preparation for the summit, Wajir County undertook various activities, including cleaning the town, demolishing stalls along major roads, and impos...

Court grants relief to over 1,000 Garissa locals evicted from their homes in 2010
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 06, 2024

The residents had settled on the land as pastoralists in the 1940s, initially as grazing lands but in the 1980s they put up permanent and semi-permane...

Pastoralists in Wajir replenish grazing lands with grass reseeding initiative
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 28, 2024

Hassan Aden Abdi said the reseeding programme would help provide sufficient forage for their livestock, which had grown weak during the prolonged drou...

International investor to operate new Isiolo abattoir as locals await benefits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2024

The Isiolo abattoir has faced several setbacks which have led to its stalling over the past 17 years.

Reformed warriors in Turkana receive Sh2.5 million to support business start-ups
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 16, 2024

The training aims to support their business ventures and promote peace at grassroots levels.

Youth from pastoral areas push for smart practices to fight climate change
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 07, 2024

Wario's message to the government is that more support is needed to help communities like hers adapt to climate change.

Campaign launched to help Garissa livestock farmers avoid drought-related losses
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 17, 2024

Local pastoralist communities were advised to sell their large stock of animals and restock them during the rainy seasons.

How women in Mandera are helping resolve inter-clan disputes
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 17, 2024

Most of the clashes, the women say, occur during the rainy season when there's competition for pasture and settlement spaces.

Tana River residents demand action as farmers, pastoralists conflict escalates
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 21, 2024

The residents have expressed concerns that tensions, which have been simmering for some time, are now at a breaking point, threatening both livelihood...

Community mobilisers for livestock project expected to benefit 375,000 pastoralists unveiled
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 01, 2024

The PS highlighted the challenges that the livestock sector faces, including inadequate pasture and quality feeds, scarcity of water resources, climat...

Kenyan pastoralists key to country’s economy but they are digitally deprived
The Conversation  |  Jul 23, 2024

Digital inequality in Kenya’s pastoralist communities is rooted in longstanding socio-political and economic disparities

Garissa launches agro-pastoralist programme to improve lives, food security
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 01, 2024

The BREFONS programme aims to improve living conditions and food and nutrition security in Kenya and the Horn of Africa region. 

Diligent young farmer who is the talk of Wajir 
Yunis Dekow  |  Jun 23, 2024

Despite a background in procurement, he embarked on an unconventional transition to farming in 2019, motivated by the pursuit of a sustainable livelih...

Isiolo pastoralist women shift to farming for food security, economic empowerment
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 14, 2024

The growing number of women pursuing farming as an economic activity has been praised for contributing to a shift in thinking towards diversification...

Drought: Pastoralists to benefit from Sh1 billion restocking plan
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 11, 2024

At the same time, PS Kello revealed that an extra Sh800 million had been set aside to support programmes aimed at mitigating the effects of climate ch...

Pastoralist Parliamentary Group endorses Muguka ban to protect youth, schoolchildren
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 05, 2024

In a statement, the PPG expressed deep concern over the widespread consumption of Muguka, particularly among the youth.

Pastoralist women trained on tackling Gender Based Violence in Isiolo
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 05, 2024

The women from Ngaremara, Burat, Bulapesa, and Wabera wards were also trained on how they could push for the implementation of county policies for eli...

State, Dutch gov't launch Sh2.5bn climate resilience project in three ASAL counties
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 07, 2024

The project also has a research component, whose knowledge will guide and inform the project implementation and promote innovation and learning for th...

How pastoralist is reaping big from irrigation farming
Adan Mohamed  |  Apr 05, 2024

In the heartland of Banisa Sub-County, Mohamed grows various crops on his farm such as onions, grafted oranges, lemons, mangoes, grevillea and waterme...

North Eastern MPs push for increased funding for Garissa University
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 23, 2024

Highlighting Garissa University's significance as the sole institution of higher learning in the region, Senator Abdul underscored the necessity for a...

300 herders graduate after training on modern livestock practices
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 21, 2024

The Morans are currently undertaking peace initiatives within the area in effort to lure other young men into abandoning harmful cultural practices.

Beekeeping fast becoming profitable venture for pastoralist women
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 14, 2024

Due to cultural barriers, women are not allowed to engage in any income-generating activity and have limited access to and control over resources whic...

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