The NDMA has partnered with local universities for research into areas relating to drought risk management and climate change adaptation. The Authority gave research grants to six PhD students drawn from the University of Nairobi, University of Eldoret and Kenyatta University. In his opening remarks during a seminar for the presentation of research findings, NDMA
Deep in West Pokot County, Masol location, Moi Masol Primary School has caused a stir in this semi-arid area best known for frequent droughts, pastoralism and cattle rustling. The school now rehabilitated and newly equipped stands out proudly with a red roof and bricks among the surrounding thorny trees and thickets in a naturally beautiful
Due to the timely start of the March-April-May (MAM) rainfall, all the 23 ASAL counties are currently categorized in the normal drought phase, with the trend improving in 5 counties while a stable trend was observed in 17 counties. Early onset of the MAM 2020 season rainfall has started to impact positively on both crop
NDMA Board Chairman Mr Raphael Nzomo is calling for conservation and restoration of forests to mitigate negative effects of climate change. Speaking during the Kakamega Forest Marathon held on November 30, 2019 where he was one of the chief guests, Mr Nzomo reiterated that land use, economic activities and environmental conservation are inseparable. When it
The NDMA is supporting efforts to improve access to water in arid and semi-arid counties to strengthen community resilience to drought. This is also part of current Government policy that focuses on long-term solutions that ensure droughts do not become disasters. Speaking during the commissioning of Kwa Diki Water Pan in Mazola Sublocation in Kinango
Drought is a recurrent hazard in Kitui, which is among counties classified as arid and semi-arid. In Mathima Location of Kitui South Sub-county, access to clean water is very low, as the commodity in most surface sources does not last for an entire season. This forces the residents to trek long distances in search of
The NDMA Act, 2016 tasks the Authority to, among other functions, conduct research on drought management and generate, consolidate and disseminate drought management information. Knowledge generation, and its management, is a key component in ending drought emergencies as it ensures decisions are made based on sound evidence. Thus, research contributes extensively to drought risk management
The National Drought Management Authority is providing specially formulated livestock feed supplements to vulnerable communities to see them through the ongoing drought. This was announced by Chairman of NDMA Board of Directors Mr Raphael Nzomo during a flag-off ceremony for trucks delivering animal feeds to drought-hit areas. Mr Nzomo was accompanied by Head of Agriculture,
Devolution and ASALs Cabinet Secretary Hon. Eugene Wamalwa has, on August 19, 2019, inaugurated the new NDMA Board.┬á The Board, which comprises of persons from the public and private sector, was inaugurated at the AuthorityÔÇÖs offices at Lonrho House in Nairobi. Hon. Wamalwa challenged the new Board to come up with creative and efficient methods
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