USAID Stories

Farmers in Isiolo, Garissa, seven other counties to receive Sh6.3 billion USAID grant
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The five-year programme aims to tackle food insecurity and enhance agribusiness in some of Kenya's most vulnerable regions.

Turkana farmers in Loima to benefit from Sh39.5 million irrigation project
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 14, 2025

The project includes the construction of two canal linings, a water conveyor system, and a storage facility, all aimed at boosting food security in Tu...

How water access is promoting diversification of livelihoods in semi-arid Isiolo
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 20, 2024

Like other parts of the county, Ngaremara is prone to perennial drought which threatens pastoralism, the region's main economic stay, and results in m...

Isiolo, Kilifi benefit from USAID program on fraud, wastage in health sector
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 08, 2024

Journalists will be provided with grants to investigate cases of fraud, wastage and abuse in the health sector.

Pastoralists urged to venture into gum and resins trade for increased income
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 26, 2024

Gums and resins remain high in demand and are among the most sought-after commodities used in the production of food products such as chewing gum and...

Peace committee in Turkana recovers livestock stolen from Uganda
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 15, 2024

The County Commissioner hailed the hybrid peace committee for its efforts to recover the stolen livestock. 

USAID unveils Sh157 million program to boost fish production in Turkana
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 07, 2023

Turkana County witnessed the launch of a USAID livelihood program aimed at benefiting 1200 individuals. The USAID-Nawiri sustainable, resilient, and t...

Marsabit County launches key committee for project monitoring and evaluation
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 05, 2023

The Marsabit County government officially launched the County Monitoring and Evaluation Committee today. This committee is set to play a crucial role...

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