The Acacia Tree – Our Friend in Northern Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) In the vast landscapes of Northern Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), survival is a daily struggle. Here, the sun beats down relentlessly, the soil is often bare and rocky, and droughts can last not just for weeks but for months […]
Empowering Kalacha: Community Dialogue and Youth Engagement on Doum Palm Conservation
Location: Kalacha, Marsabit CountyDate: May 2025Organized by: Pastoralists System Empowerment Programme (PASEP) In a recent field visit to Kalacha, PASEP facilitated a series of community engagements and stakeholder meetings aimed at advancing the conservation and sustainable use of the doum palm tree—a vital livelihood resource for pastoralist communities in Northern Kenya. 1. Youth Dialogue and […]
Palm Trees (Metti) and Sansevieria (Chake)
Palm Trees (Metti) and Sansevieria (Chake) History. The Gabra people, indigenous to northern Kenya, particularly the Marsabit County region, have a distinctive style of traditional hut architecture adapted to their arid environment. The traditional Gabra huts, known as “thasse,” are designed to provide comfort and protection in the harsh climatic conditions of the region. One […]
Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!