Empowering a local community to address climate risks and food insecurity in Lower Nyando, Kenya
- Author:
- Macoloo, C, Recha, J, Radeny, M, Kinyangi, J
- Publisher:
- Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security
- Publication Date:
- 15 April 2013
- Tags:
- Africa, Kenya, Food and Agriculture, Nutrition, Climate, Environment
In erosion- and drought-prone Nyando, self-help groups affiliated to large umbrella bodies are working with extension agents, researchers and development partners to improve local livestock and diversify crops, to improve soil and water management, and to pool financial and labour resources.