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Jan

New learning facilities for schools

Learning is more effective and meaningful when learners can make use of a wider variety of scholastic equipment that enhance quality of instruction as well as ensure comfort of the learners. Most schools in Marsabit County lack of enough desks and chairs, leading to congestion and fatigue among the learners. Pastoralist Community Initiative and Development
07
Dec

Lessons from emergency cash assistance

A monitoring visit conducted on 5th of November 2019 by partners Concern Worldwide, European Commission ECHO, Pastoralist Integrated Support Programme (PISP), ACTED and PACIDA provided key learning on the impact of mobile cash transfer during drought emergency response among communities of Lengima and Lekuchula zones of Laisamis Sub County in Marsabit County of Kenya. The
07
Dec

Joining hands for climate action despite disability

I have witnessed several distinctive changes in climate over the years. The droughts are extremely harsh while the rainy seasons come with flooding and destruction of property. People are finding it hard to cope with the two extremes,” says Huka Jirimo, 62, the Chairperson for Moyale Persons with Disability Group. Huka was one of 51
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Oct

Galla goat breed to boost resilience

Local communities in northern Kenya are adapting to climate change through different approaches in order to mitigate its harmful effects demonstrated most visibly through frequent cycles of drought in East Africa. Along the border of Kenya and Ethiopia, communities of Dassanach are reshaping their adaptation strategy by embracing a unique breed of goats that is
27
Sep

Public participation for climate change adaptation

A public forum on climate change and adaptation was recently held in Marsabit town bringing together various self-help groups, local and county authorities, religious groups and residents of Marsabit town. The event enabled various stakeholders in Marsabit County of Kenya to come together and discuss pertinent issues relating to drought and climate change adaptation. In

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Drought, floods, conflict and other natural disasters have been frequent occurrences in most parts of Marsabit. The threat of drought-related
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17 Sep

In Illeret, Marsabit, the community continues to access safe & clean water for domestic use. @PacidaKenya constructed shallow wells, equipped the wells with solar-powered pumping system, water storage tanks & tap stands. #TransformingLives

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11 Sep

@NemaKenya has adopted Tiigo Primary School in Chalbi Desert, Marsabit County to change its ecological status. Nema board members led by Chairman, John Konchellah, DG Mamo B. Mamo visited the school to monitor the progress of over 1,000 trees planted last year @Environment_Ke

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10 Sep

The battle to control Desert Locust continues, more support to @kilimoKE with 100 new GPS kits, computers for improved surveillance with the national Desert Locust Information Center cc @FAOEasternAfrica https://t.co/uWdUBeYfd9
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The Climate Change Adaptation Policy, which we launched today, is in line with our desire to respond successfully to climate change.

The policy is geared towards enhancing adaptive capacity and building community resilience to climate change.

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25 Aug

Earlier today, during #ClimateChangeAdaptationPolicy launch.
The policy marks a key milestone in addressing Marsabit residents’ vulnerability to climate change. Through #CountyCivilSocietyNetwork, we continue to support the development & adoption of the #CountyClimateChangeBill

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