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EMPOWERING ASIKILELE GROUP ON ANIMAL WELFARE AND FODDER FARMING IN NACHURO-LOIMA

A transformative initiative unfolded, embracing the welfare of both farmers and their invaluable donkey companions. This comprehensive session encompassed donkey welfare, optimal fodder farming techniques, efficient harvesting, bailing, storage practices, and the resolution of a critical water pipeline issue. In an integrated approach, APaD officers shared insights on responsible donkey care, emphasizing their pivotal role […]

CELEBRATING WORLD ANIMAL DAY WITH WORKING ANIMALS

World Animal Day is a day that is celebrated every 4th October globally. The aim of the celebrations is to educate humans about how their actions impact animals and create awareness on the protection of animals all over the world. World Animal Day also unites organizations that advocate for better treatment of animals and that work […]

DONKEY THEFT & SLAUGHTER STILL A PRESSING ISSUE IN THE PASTORALIST COMMUNITIES

The gazette of donkey meat as food by the Government of Kenya in the year 1999, with the aim of curbing bush slaughter and improving food safety, was followed by the licensing and establishment of donkey slaughter houses in the country. Four export slaughter houses were licensed in Baringo, Nakuru, Turkana and Machakos counties. Since […]

APAD’S WORK IN PROTECTING THE WELFARE OF DONKEYS

Animal welfare has for a long time been a hot debate among organizations that lobby for proper animal welfare as that is what defines an animal’s well-being. The donkey particularly, that is considered as a working animal continues to top the conversation especially in pastoral areas in Turkana county and other neighboring areas. The value […]

THE EQUINE WELFARE WORKSHOP IN NAKURU – THE BROOKE EAST AFRICA

The Brooke East Africa held an equine welfare workshop from November 17, 2020 to November 20, 2020 at Hill Court hotel in Nakuru to discuss the welfare issues that surround the working animals and to assist in improving the skills of the donkey handlers. The workshop brought together representatives from organizations involved in advocacy of […]

NATIONAL DONKEY 2021 CELEBRATIONS

Celebrated every May 17 each year, the National Donkey Day aims to recognize the contribution donkeys make, to the national and rural economy across Kenya.  It brings together animal welfare organizations from all over the country who lobby for proper animal welfare as that is what defines an animal’s well-being. The theme of National Donkey […]

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF DROUGHT IN TURKANA COUNTY

The season for the long rains annually expected around March to June has begun yet some parts of the country have received very little or no rain at all.  With the ongoing drought that has hit Turkana county since March 2021, water has become dire across a number of areas in the county, with several […]

DESERT LOCUST CONTROL INTERVENTION IN TURKANA COUNTY

Turkana county has been the epicenter of desert locust control measures, with the highest number of hopper band sites reported. The swarms of locusts that came from Somalia through Mandera and EL wak on 28th December 2019 were first sighted in Turkana on 1st February 2020 in Lokwamusing, Turkana East. The county has experienced invasion and two generations of the […]

Pelekech Environmental Group Training on Financial literacy and fodder market access between Kakuma and Lodwar

The training program for Pelekech environmental group aimed to provide essential financial literacy knowledge and improve their access to fodder markets. This initiative recognized the challenges faced by this community, including limited financial resources and the need for sustainable livelihood opportunities. The training covered crucial aspects of financial literacy, including budgeting, savings, and record-keeping. It […]