KEN/02/111 - Creation of an Agricultural Farm in Lodwar

Objective: The aim of the project is to create and equip a pilot farm in Lodwar which will be used as a model farm for the Youth and Women Associations of Nakwamekwi and will be an income generation facility. The farm will be equipped with an irrigation system, a gr

Background: Agriculture is not rooted in Turkana culture as they are mainly pastoralists and nomads. In the last few years there have been initiatives to establish small-scale farms in this area, especially along Turkwell River which flows permanently thanks to the T

Use of Funds: The funds will be used for digging two shallow wells; setting up a greenhouse to grow seedlings; purchase of irrigation pumps, beehives and fencing material; purchase and distribution of fruit trees, seedlings and seeds.

Beneficiaries: 1200