"We gained knowledge and skills on recordkeeping on loan and savings, managing our finances, loan tracking, how to interact with customers, and value addition on our products." - Secretary, Safi Cooperative. Read more on the cooperative's journey and USAID Kenya support.

Spotlighting innovative conservation practices at the Isiolo, Marsabit, and Samburu County Investment Conference! Sustainable tourism is protecting natural resources and benefiting local communities through eco-friendly initiatives. #InvestNorthernKenya

''Isiolo County is not only the geographical center of Kenya but also a crucial gateway between the Northern and Southern parts of our great nation.'' H.E Abdi Ibrahim Guyo, EGH

"We used fish skin to make this wallet. Through USAID support, we set up a fully equipped factory on the shores of Lake Turkana opening new markets and opportunities in the blue economy." - Lucy Lodenyi, Victorian Foods, Turkana County. USAID Kenya ACDI/VOCA Feed the Future

One in three young people in Kenya - about 4.5 million, is unemployed. Since 2017, USAID Kenya LMS has formalized and ensured the sustainability of 36 livestock markets in northern Kenya, enabling 9,259 youth to engage in various economic activities. #InternationalYouthDay

.USAID is working to advance an equitable & inclusive approach to locally led adaptation (LLA) to support local people, institutions, and networks for equal access to resources, knowledge, and expertise. Learn about their work in #Kenya and #Zambia: ow.ly/HAxf50SWjHR

.USAID Kenya cash grants to 5,497 traders in food, livestock, and transporters contributed to access to food commodities in six counties in N. Kenya. Here's more: youtube.com/watch?v=liWDzT… ACDI/VOCA Feed the Future Governor's Delivery Unit - County Gov't of Isiolo Samburu County Government

In Marsabit_County over 27,000 animals have been vaccinated, dewormed, and treated, securing the #livelihoods of pastoral communities in an aim to boost #droughtrecovery with the generous funding of the American people through USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance

To fully commercialize our livestock sector, we need consistent supply of over 50 million tonnes of animal feed or 2.6 billion bales of hay per year. Production of the same will see demand for our meat, milk and eggs increase. Players in the animal feed industry met today and

"I used to sell my livestock under a tree until USAID came and built us a market which is permanent and secure. We have an organized market day every week and we can sell the livestock with ease." - Naigaltan Lekargio, trader at Merille livestock market, Marsabit County

Proud to have collaborated with six county chapters of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry in developing and implemeting strategic plans that are driving vibrant businesses and boosting the local economy. #Sustainability #ResilienceBuilding

Access to safe, sustainable water reduces poverty and builds #resilience. Our partnerships in N.Kenya have led to rehabilitated boreholes, pipelines, water kiosks, and introduced solar power, reaching 119K people. Here's more: youtube.com/watch?v=EBZYuV… USAID Kenya ACDI/VOCA

With effective policy implementation, county governments can achieve inclusive and sustainable development. USAID LMS partnered up with six counties in northern Kenya to create livestock policies, market bills, gender and youth policies, and social protection policies.

42 water schemes rehabilitated; 140,112 people reached.💦#Sustainable access to #water means that more people living in northern Kenya, primarily livestock keepers, can engage in farming, increasing access to #nutritious vegetables from their gardens.

.USAID Kenya economic stimulus support totaling $648,402 enabled 5,597 small-scale traders to continue providing nutritious food commodities to families in northern Kenya, boost their household incomes, and create jobs. #Resilience

HAPPENING TOMORROW: We're launching the #FeedtheFutureAccelerator to further help smallholder farmers increase yields and #FoodSecurity - all while ensuring access to safe, nutritious diets. Tune in to learn more! 📅 & ⌚: 9/19, 8:45am EDT 🖥️: feedthefuture.gov/accelerator/

Since 2017, Feed the Future Activity in Kenya, in partnership with county governments, has strengthened 36 livestock markets in northern Kenya, enabling 55,000 market actors to earn a living and boost the local economy. #EconomicGrowth #Livelihoods #Resilience

Though Feed the Future Kenya Livestock Market Systems Activity (LMS) is closing on September 30, stay up to date on @ACDI/VOCA’s activities in Kenya by following USAID Kuza and Resilience Learning Activity. #Resilience #Sustainability #NorthernKenya

Celebrating 7 years of resilience & transformation in northern Kenya’s livestock market! Through Feed the Future, 55,000 traders boosted incomes by up to 40%, strengthening the local economy. Learn more: bit.ly/48e8wDk USAID Kenya USAID Kuza Resilience Learning Activity Kenya Livestock Market Systems Activity

Since 2018, Feed the Future has boosted resilience and reduced poverty, hunger, and undernutrition in 6 northern Kenya counties. Discover heartwarming stories of impact: bit.ly/3Yt7cJz USAID Kenya USAID Kuza Resilience Learning Activity Kenya Livestock Market Systems Activity