Karamoja Cluster (IGAD Cluster I) launches cross-border investment plan on drought resilience
The representatives of the four countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda), which share a common border in the area commonly known as the IGAD Cluster 1, held a meeting on 11th March 2020, at the Best Western Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda, to review and adopt the...
Bottom-Up Cluster Discussions on Drought Resilience in 2019
Cross-border Dialogues intensify in the IGAD region with support from the EU/BMZ “Strengthening the ability of IGAD to promote resilience in the Horn of Africa” Project By Caroline Kigira Within the framework of the GIZ-IGAD[1] Cooperation, a series of cross-border...
Construction of a livestock market brings peace to warring communities in North of Samburu County
Livestock markets in Baragoi were chaotic open air affairs, and it was difficult to coordinate collection of cess and other important checks. This changed following the construction and commissioning of the Baragoi livestock market. By Geoffrey Lelenguyah and Pat...
Kenya, Uganda sign pact to end cross-border conflicts between Turkana, Pokot and Karamoja
By PSCU, MOROTO Uganda, Sep 13 – President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni on Thursday witnessed the signing of an agreement aimed at promoting sustainable peace and development among Turkana, Pokot and Karamojong communities. The programme...