Japanese Initiative Supports Samburu Pastoralists with Sh75M Project

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Pastoralists in Samburu County have received a boost from a project funded by the Japanese government, amounting to Sh. 75 million. The initiative aims to assist these farmers in mitigating the effects of drought, a common occurrence in the region.

Implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with the Kenyan government, the project targets vulnerable pastoral communities. Recently, thousands of livestock farmers gathered in Ng’ambo village, Oldokejek ward, where county government veterinary officers provided deworming and vaccination services for their animals.

Led by Dr. Boree Lekenit, Samburu County’s Director of Veterinary Services, the exercise benefited over 20,000 sheep and goats, addressing prevalent diseases such as foot and mouth, lumpy skin disease, sheep and goat pox, pneumonia, and pest infestations.

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Farmers expressed gratitude for the project, noting its positive impact on their livestock. Anna Lenairushi mentioned that her goat herd had thrived, with fewer losses to diseases, thanks to local veterinary assistance provided through the initiative.

Edward Lenarushi, another farmer, echoed similar sentiments, highlighting a significant reduction in livestock mortality rates since the project’s inception.

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Since its launch in 2023, the one-year project has distributed range cubes to livestock, totaling 5,000 bags, benefiting 1,000 households. Furthermore, livestock health support has been provided through deworming and vaccination, with 100,000 doses of CCPP vaccines, 75,000 doses of sheep and goat pox vaccines, 50,000 doses of LSD vaccines, 2,200 liters of 10 percent Albendazole, and other medications and equipment administered by FAO.

Additionally, 1,000 of the most vulnerable households have received animal feed assistance, along with unconditional cash transfers of Ksh. 12,000 each.