RANGE Programme Kenya

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 2 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭! From restoring 200+ acres of #rangelands, engaging in peace building initiatives to setting up networks for livestock tracking and meteorological data, Year 2 shows what #systemschange looks like in action. Read more👇

In partnership with @Gencolivestock , we supported Merti Animal Key Users Livestock Market Cooperative to adopt a collective marketing model. By leveraging Genco’s aggregation & pricing framework, they now onboarded into a premium meat export supply chain. bit.ly/4cYvukB

The Frontier Counties Development Council (@FCDCKenya ) deeply values the partnerships that continue to enable the delivery of its mandate in advancing socio-economic development across the region. It is through such meaningful collaborations that we are honoured and humbled to receive a Toyota Landcruiser Hardtop from Mercy Corps, generously donated under the @MercyNawiri Programme, with which we have closely partnered in Samburu and Turkana Counties to address Persistent Acute Malnutrition. This timely support will significantly enhance our operational capacity, enabling us to better reach communities and strengthen implementation across our various intervention areas. The vehicle will play a critical role in facilitating field coordination, monitoring, and sustained engagement with stakeholders at the grassroots level. We extend our sincere appreciation to Mercy Corps and the USAID Nawiri Programme for the partnership and this invaluable contribution. FCDC remains committed to fostering strong collaboration with all partners and advancing integrated, convergent approaches to address the region’s development challenges.

We’re proud to announce that we have partnered with Spatialise to drive innovation and resilience through technology-powered, market-led solutions in Kenya's ASALs. In attendance was @NLinKenya . Read more bit.ly/4tAZ8mK

On the 3rd of April 2026, we visited the Biftu Cultural Group, in Saku Sub-County, Marsabit County, to provide essential farm tools that will help make their work easier, faster, and more productive. With support from the RANGE Programme, the group received haymaking equipment, wheelbarrows, pangas, spades, sickles, and rakes, practical tools that directly support their efforts in fodder production and sustainable land use. For many community members, especially women, access to the right tools means: ✔️ Less strain while working ✔️ More productivity from the land ✔️ Stronger fodder production for livestock ✔️ Increased opportunities to earn income ✔️ Greater resilience in the face of climate challenges By supporting groups like Biftu, we are promoting inclusive participation, ensuring that women and men have the resources they need to actively contribute to resilient livelihoods and sustainable rangeland management. This effort contributes to global goals such as Zero Hunger, Gender Equality, Climate Action, and Life on Land, while strengthening locally led solutions that build stronger and more self-reliant communities. In Marsabit County, the @RANGEProgramme is funded by the @NLinKenya and implemented through a consortium led by @MercyCorpsKe, in partnership with @KenyaFcdc, University of Twente and local implementing partner SND Africa. Together, we continue to support practical solutions that help communities thrive. #RANGEProgramme #CommunityResilience #WomenEmpowerment #ClimateSmartAgriculture #NorthernKenya #SustainableLivelihoods #ASALs

FCDC, through the #RANGE Programme, convened a 4-day write shop to support the development of the Marsabit County Public Administration Policy- part of ongoing efforts to strengthen policy and strategy formulation at the county level. The workshop was officially opened by Madam Amina Challa, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM), Public Service and Administration. It brought together County Directors, technical teams, and key stakeholders to align on priorities, refine ideas, and move the policy document from concept to structure. In a strong show of peer learning, Public Administration representatives from Isiolo and Samburu counties also participated, sharing practical insights and lessons from their own policy development processes, which are already underway. Their contribution added depth to discussions and helped contextualize workable approaches for Marsabit. The involvement of County Solicitors from both Isiolo and Marsabit further strengthened the process by providing critical legal guidance, ensuring that the policy development remains aligned with existing legal and institutional frameworks. Over the four days, discussions focused on policy frameworks guiding development at lower levels, identification of key policy areas, and defining actionable policy responses. The participants also worked through harmonizing workflows, synthesizing key issues, and integrating emerging priorities to ensure the policy reflects current realities. Significant progress was made in drafting and enriching policy chapters, guided by a structured policy development framework and continuous technical input from participants.

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𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 2 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭! From restoring 200+ acres of #rangelands, engaging in peace building initiatives to setting up networks for livestock tracking and meteorological data, Year 2 shows what #systemschange looks like in action. Read more👇

@midpkenya under the @RANGEProgramme is supporting local groups in Isiolo with farm tools and seeds to advance their tree planting initiatives. These groups are nurturing seedlings for sale and donating trees to public institutions creating income while restoring the environment

Our private sector partner @HGTKenya conducted an #agribusiness training for farmers in Isiolo, focusing on their high-performing Gamhar RZ F1 tomato variety to equip farmers with the knowledge and skills needed to transition from subsistence farming to profitable #agribusiness.

Today, we hosted @NLinKenya where we shared key progress updates and reflected on strategic direction. In her remarks, @Rose_Mknz noted that @NLinKenya is not doing business as usual. They are intentionally driving market systems change in Kenya's ASALs. bit.ly/4s6RP5t

With support from the RANGE Programme, Strategies for Northern Development (SND Africa) facilitated an exposure visit for farmers from Golbo and Sagante/Jaldesa wards to the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Centre in Marsabit. The visit created a powerful platform for peer learning and technical engagement, connecting community farmers directly with research experts and practical demonstrations across key value chains, including: 🐝 Apiculture (beekeeping) 🥬 Kitchen gardening 🌾 Fodder production 🐔 Poultry farming Through hands-on learning and knowledge exchange, participants explored climate-smart agricultural practices designed to strengthen household food security, improve rangeland governance, and promote sustainable ecosystem management. Farmers were identified through Sub-County Technical Offices and Ward Development Committees, ensuring that the initiative builds on existing local structures and community leadership. This exposure visit contributes to a broader shift, supporting pastoralist communities to gradually diversify beyond sole reliance on livestock by embracing resilient, mixed livelihood systems that can better withstand climate variability and economic shocks. The @RANGEProgramme is funded by the @NLinKenya and implemented through a consortium led by @MercyCorpsKe, in partnership with @FCDCKenya, @UTwente, and local implementing partner SND Africa. #RANGEProgramme #ClimateSmartAgriculture #LivelihoodDiversification #NorthernKenya #ResilientCommunities #RangelandManagement

@eammyyhalke @FacultyITC Hello Jilo, thank you for your inquiry. Please write to the email shared on the poster (info-itc@utwente.nl) , for prompt and accurate responses by @FacultyITC . That is the official channel of communication for this process

@RANGEProgramme @FacultyITC Hello, I applied for the scholarship, still no updates, is the process under review or what??

🎓 Now Open | Scholarship Opportunity Kenyan scholars are invited to apply for a fully funded MSc opportunity in GIS & Earth Observation under the #RANGEProgramme at @FacultyITC ➡️ Apply here: ut.onl/RANGE See the thread for more details

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐬’ 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥, 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭

Across the sessions, we: 🚀 Explored MSD interventions and clarified where we are — and why 🚀Strengthened our capacity in private sector engagement, mentoring, and partnership management

This week, we held an #MarketSystemsDevelopment (MSD) workshop to review our MSD implementation adaptation, while identifying opportunities to partner with market actors to unlock sustained impact by addressing systemic constraints and enabling inclusive market participation.

At Waso Umoja Camp, Samburu East, the FCDC RANGE @RANGEProgramme spent three impactful days (2nd–4th Feb 2026) working closely with the Namayiana Boy Self Help Group to strengthen group dynamics, entrepreneurship, and business development. The training focused on practical skills including saving and internal lending, table banking, business idea generation, budgeting, record keeping, leadership, conflict resolution, and development of group constitutions. Sessions were delivered in local dialects, ensuring clarity, participation, and real understanding. Beyond business skills, the group strengthened teamwork, discipline, and leadership—key foundations for sustainable group enterprises and long-term livelihoods. This engagement reaffirmed that sustainable change starts from within the community. By strengthening skills, confidence, and collective responsibility, the FCDC RANGE Program is supporting groups to move from survival to stability, and from ideas to long-term economic opportunities built by the community, for the community. #FCDCRANGE #CommunityEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #SamburuEast #EconomicDevelopment

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