In northern Kenya, there is a critical need for developing markets so that communities can sell their livestock. In addition, in order for pastoral families to keep ‘savings’ from which to live off during difficult times they need somewhere to store their money. Sadly the banks give very little interest on savings, whereas breeding livestock gives a very good ‘interest rate’ but of course not during times of drought when this interest is most needed!
In order to address this situation, the Trust is encouraging the development of alternative revenue streams, building capacity for improved natural resource management, and diversifying livestock types such as the keeping of camels, which are browsers, are low impact on the environment, and can go many days without water.