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The conflict between the Pokot and Turkana communities in Kenya is a complex issue that involves a combination of historical, economic, political, and environmental factors. Here are some of the main reasons behind the violence and cattle raids: Resource Competition: Both the Pokot and Turkana communities are pastoralists who rely heavily on livestock for their livelihoods. The scarcity of resources such as water and grazing land, exacerbated by droughts and climate change, often leads to competition and conflict over these vital resources. Cattle Raiding Tradition: Cattle raiding has been a long-standing cultural practice among many pastoralist communities in East Africa, including the Pokot and Turkana. It is often seen as a way to gain wealth, pay bride price, or restock herds after droughts or raids by other communities. Retaliatory Attacks: Violence often perpetuates a cycle of retaliatory attacks. When one community raids the other, it often leads to a cycle of revenge, escalating the conflict further. Political Marginalization: Both communities have historically felt marginalized by the government, with limited access to education, healthcare, and infrastructure. This lack of development can fuel resentment and make it easier for conflicts to arise. Weak Law Enforcement: The remote and vast nature of the regions inhabited by these communities makes it difficult for the government to effectively enforce laws and maintain peace. This often leads to impunity for those who engage in raids and violence. Presence of Armed Groups: The availability of small arms and the presence of armed groups in the region have made conflicts more deadly. These groups sometimes exploit local grievances for their own benefit. Political Manipulation: In some cases, local politicians may exploit ethnic tensions for political gain, further exacerbating the conflict between these communities.

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“Seed and plant varieties are crucial to food security for smallholder farmers. Every farmer needs not just any seed, but quality seeds to ensure their livelihood. Seed security is synonymous with food security.” Meshark Sikuku, Our Farm Systems Coordinator. He recently participated in a review workshop with PELUM Kenya member organizations. This workshop focused on the Seed and Plant Varieties regulations currently being developed by the Government of Kenya. Ripple Effect will be coordinating 13 civil society organizations, all members of PELUM, in the Rift Valley, Western, and Nyanza regions. Together, we will provide input on the policy and present our comments during upcoming public participation forums nationwide. It is essential that these regulations ensure farmers' rights to seed and plant variety security within their communities. #FoodSecurity #SeedSecurity #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #CommunityEmpowerment #RippleEffect

Enhancing food security requires developing crop varieties that align with farmers' preferences, offer better nutrition, and are adapted to changing climate conditions. Plant breeders are essential for this work, but their number is limited in sub-Saharan Africa. It is crucial to strengthen plant breeding capacity in the region by increased investment from governments, development agencies, and the private sector. A coordinated capacity development strategy is invaluable in attracting and effectively directing this investment. https://lnkd.in/ghagTays

Before the advent of modern cooperatives in Nigeria, farmers traditionally collaborated to support one another’s farming efforts. For instance, among the Yoruba people, this practice is known as “aaro”, while in the Igbo community, farmers form cooperative societies called “Ndioji”. In Yoruba culture, cooperatives facilitate collective farming and promote economic prosperity. Farmers contribute funds regularly, with each member receiving the pooled money in turns, either weekly or daily. This system, called Esusu or Ajo, provides farmers with access to funds as needed. While the Yoruba refer to it as Esusu, the Hausa people call it Adaghe. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e44g2YK9

🎥 Did you know agriculture improves access to nutritious food and is a consistent driver of income generation and improved livelihoods in southwestern Kenya? Find out how in the fourth and final installment of the storytelling series, It Starts With a Meal: Kenya! The Feed for Knowledge project, led by Rise Against Hunger and Rural Family Hope, has trained more than 500 farmers to help meet the nutritional needs of their families, schools and communities. Samwel, a local farmer in Kenya, says, “The purpose I decided to come into farming sweet potatoes and other crops is just for food security.” Watch this final video to hear from farmers like Samwel and school leaders about how this project has built sustainable, nutritious food sources for children and their families! Then, visit the link below to learn how YOU, our community of Hunger Champions, are making this lasting impact possible: https://lnkd.in/gTc9yp57   . . . #RiseAgainstHunger #ItStartsWithAMeal #HungerChampions

"Once in your life you may need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, and a preacher but every day, three times a day, you need a farmer." This powerful quote encapsulates the indispensable role of farmers in ensuring food security. They are the unsung heroes who toil day in and day out to put food on our tables, nourishing us and sustaining our lives. Without them, our plates would be empty, and our future uncertain. Every seed planted, every crop harvested, every meal served, is a testament to the resilience and dedication of our farmers. At The Ghanaian Farmer, we recognize the vital importance of farmers. Our mission is about changing the negative narrative about agriculture and make it more attractive to the youth through our documentary. Our aim is to teach farmers operate farm like business with the aim of enhancing their livelihoods and creating more public awareness getting them closer to consumers. #farmers #agriculture #empoweringfarmers #sustainableagriculture #sustainabledevelopment

In order to help koalas we need to be solution orientated and learn to coexist with koalas and other wildlife - we are all parts of the same ecosystem and depend on each other for survival. The sooner this principle finds its way into Government policies, the better. Challenges: Our beautiful koalas face multiple threats including the use of land for infrastructure and agriculture . Consequences for koalas include chronic stress and chlamydia among other things. Solutions: To thrive as humans with minimal effect on wildlife and their habitats. For this to happen, we need to prioritise nature, improve planning, guaranteed long term government investment, strengthen and develop laws, policies, awareness campaigns and programs to name just a few issues. Koalas cannot speak for themselves, so we need to speak for them. Koalas need our help. We have many ways in which you can help koalas and our work. Simple measures really do help. You might also like to volunteer or support us by becoming a member, adopting a tree or becoming a friend of the koala hospital. #koalaconservation #koalahabitat #wildlifeconservation Read more here: 👉 https://ow.ly/N9rz50SsGG6

Laurie Marker talks about how the Future Farmers of Africa took shape and since 10,000 farmers benefited from the program. #FutureFarmersOfAfrica #HumanWildlifeConflicts