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Members of Honey cooperative gather at the collection
centre where honey combs from traditional hives are stored in air
tight plastic buckets in Mwingi district, Kenya. Farmers receive training on mulberry planting in
Naru Muru, Kenya. ICIPE trained beekeepers demonstrate processing and
packaging honey techniques to other beekeepers in Mwingi district,
Kenya. A veterinary officer from the Department of Livestock
carries out vaccinations and general health care as part of the
Livestock Programme at the Kanyardet Women's Group in the Yala Division.
Veterinarians visit the group regularly to advise on proper management
of livestock. A veterinary officer from the Department of Livestock
carries out vaccinations and general health care as part of the
Livestock Programme at the Kanyardet Women's Group in the Yala Division.
Veterinarians visit the group regularly to advise on proper management
of livestock. Fields maintained by members of the Kilulu Mukomani
Women's Group surrounding a farmer's house in Msambweni. A veterinary officer from the Department of Livestock
carries out vaccinations and general health care as part of the
Livestock Programme at the Kanyardet Women's Group in the Yala Division.
Veterinarians visit the group regularly to advise on proper management
of livestock. In the North Game Location, Yala Division, women
and children benefit from improved quality of water made possible
by a spring rehabilitated by the project. The water is filtered
and the health level improves. In Siaya District there are a total
of 27 of these springs. In the North Game Location, Yala Division, women
and children benefit from improved quality of water made possible
by a spring rehabilitated by the project. The water is filtered
and the health level improves. In Siaya District there are a total
of 27 of these springs. In the North Game Location, Yala Division, women
and children benefit from improved quality of water made possible
by a spring rehabilitated by the project. The water is filtered
and the health level improves. In Siaya District there are a total
of 27 of these springs. In the North Game Location, Yala Division, women
and children benefit from improved quality of water made possible
by a spring rehabilitated by the project. The water is filtered
and the health level improves. In Siaya District there are a total
of 27 of these springs. Fishing activities on Uhanya Beach on Lake Victoria,
Bondo Division. The communications specialist and his cameraman at
the Government Training Institute in Maseno. They produce radio
and video pieces and training material to be used as Development
Support Communications for the project. The communications specialist and his cameraman at
the Government Training Institute in Maseno. They produce radio
and video pieces and training material to be used as Development
Support Communications for the project. At Ajola Primary School in Yala Division children
hold up seedlings to plant. The Kenyan landscape behind, though
fertile, will have to produce more in order to support the ever
growing population. At Ajola Primary School in Yala Division children
hold up seedlings to plant. The Kenyan landscape behind, though
fertile, will have to produce more in order to support the ever
growing population. A cultivated landscape in Molo with terracing/bunding
and protected forests which are providing regular supply fuel and
fodder through resource management schemes. A cultivated landscape in Molo with terracing/bunding
and protected forests which are providing regular supply fuel and
fodder through resource management schemes. Fishing activities on Uhanya Beach on Lake Victoria,
Bondo Division. A catch from the fishing activities on Uhanya Beach
on Lake Victoria, Bondo Division. Fishing activities on Uhanya Beach on Lake Victoria,
Bondo Division. The woman airs Engrcuopris fish on the ground: it
is used for human consumption and for poultry feed. She will sell
it at the local market. It takes one day to dry and can keep up
to 4 months approximately. Fishing activities on Uhanya Beach on Lake Victoria,
Bondo Division. The woman airs Engrcuopris fish on the ground: it
is used for human consumption and for poultry feed. She will sell
it at the local market. It takes one day to dry and can keep up
to 4 months approximately. Fishing activities on Uhanya Beach on Lake Victoria,
Bondo Division. Women air Engrcuopris fish on the ground: it is
used for human consumption and for poultry feed. They will sell
it at the local market. It takes one day to dry and can keep up
to 4 months approximately. View of a fishing village on Uhanya Beach on Lake
Victoria, Bondo Division. Fishermen use these canoes which are hand
made of hard wood locally known as Movuli. Fishermen heading out to fish to the island Mageta,
Lake Victoria, Bondo Division. They use these canoes which are hand
made of hard wood locally known as Movuli. Fishermen heading out to fish to the island Mageta,
Lake Victoria, Bondo Division. They use these canoes which are hand
made of hard wood locally known as Movuli, the sail is made of cloth.
Fishermen heading out to fish to the island Mageta,
Lake Victoria, Bondo Division. They use these canoes which are hand
made of hard wood locally known as Movuli, the sail is made of cloth.
Fishermen heading out to fish to the island Mageta,
Lake Victoria, Bondo Division. They use these canoes which are hand
made of hard wood locally known as Movuli, the sail is made of cloth.
A District Nutrition Officer from the Community Based
Health Care Programme advises mothers at the Siaya District Hospital
on how to prepare a balanced diet for their babies. He is showing
grains of food grown in the demonstration garden in the confines
of the Siaya Hospital such as sim sim, beans, peas, maize, cassava,
ugali, paw paw. Fishing activities on Uhanya Beach on Lake Victoria,
Bondo Division. This fisherman cleans his catch of Tilapia. Engrcuopris fish being aired on the ground on Uhanya
Beach on Lake Victoria, Bondo Division; it is used for local consumption
and is an excellent form of nutrition. Fishing activities on Uhanya Beach on Lake Victoria,
Bondo Division. Nile Perch is weighed before being taken by van
to Kisumu and Nairobi. Fishing activities on Uhanya Beach on Lake Victoria,
Bondo Division. Nile Perch is weighed before being taken by van
to Kisumu and Nairobi. A District Nutrition Officer from the Community Based
Health Care Programme advises mothers at the Siaya District Hospital
on how to prepare a balanced diet for their babies. Foods grown
in this demonstration garden in the confines of the Siaya Hospital
include sim sim, beans, peas, maize, cassava, ugali, paw paw. Fishing activities on Uhanya Beach on Lake Victoria,
Bondo Division. Nile Perch is weighed before being taken by van
to Kisumu and Nairobi. A fisherman repairing his boat on Uhanya Beach on
Lake Victoria, Bondo Division. It is a hand-made canoe for which
they use hard wood locally known as Movuli. A fisherman repairing his boat on Uhanya Beach on
Lake Victoria, Bondo Division. It is a hand-made canoe for which
they use hard wood locally known as Movuli. A fisherman repairing his boat on Uhanya Beach on
Lake Victoria, Bondo Division. It is a hand-made canoe for which
they use hard wood locally known as Movuli. A fisherman mending his fishing net near Uhanya Beach
on Lake Victoria, Bondo Division. Within the project, seminars are
held through local officers on how to mend nets. A fisherman mending his fishing net near Uhanya Beach
on Lake Victoria, Bondo Division. Within the project, seminars are
held through local officers on how to mend nets. In the Boro Division, a woman and her family use
a shallow well built with the project's assistance. It provided
the materials and the technical advice. The well provides clean
water for human and animal consumption and crops, and has lessened
the time spent by women in collecting water. At the rural Technology Development Unit, farmers
try out new and improved farming implements and learn how to use
oxen for ploughing and weeding with an improved yoke under the guidance
of the unit head in Siaya. The project is geared to complement the
National Extension Programme to help small holders and farmers'
groups further develop their potentials. At the rural Technology Development Unit, farmers
try out new and improved farming implements and learn how to use
oxen for ploughing and weeding with an improved yoke under the guidance
of the unit head in Siaya. The project is geared to complement the
National Extension Programme to help small holders and farmers'
groups further develop their potentials. At the rural Technology Development Unit, farmers
try out new and improved farming implements and learn how to use
oxen for ploughing and weeding with an improved yoke under the guidance
of the unit head in Siaya. The project is geared to complement the
National Extension Programme to help small holders and farmers'
groups further develop their potentials. At the rural Technology Development Unit, farmers
try out new and improved farming implements and learn how to use
oxen for ploughing and weeding with an improved yoke under the guidance
of the unit head in Siaya. The project is geared to complement the
National Extension Programme to help small holders and farmers'
groups further develop their potentials. An extension agent from the Ministry of Agriculture
talks with the Uhongo Women's Group in the Boro Division about proper
maize husbandry; she visits them twice a month. The farmers bought
fertilizer, seeds and insecticide with a project loan, the land
belongs to the group and the maize surplus is sold at the market.
A District Nutrition Officer from the Community Based
Health Care Programme advises mothers at the Siaya District Hospital
on how to prepare a balanced diet for their babies. Foods grown
in this demonstration garden in the confines of the Siaya Hospital
include sim sim, beans, peas, maize, cassava, ugali, paw paw. An extension agent from the Ministry of Agriculture
talks with the Uhongo Women's Group in the Boro Division about proper
maize husbandry; she visits them twice a month. The farmers bought
fertilizer, seeds and insecticide with a project loan, the land
belongs to the group and the maize surplus is sold at the market.
The Uhongo Women's Group in the Boro Division listen
to an extension agent from the Ministry of Agriculture talk about
proper maize husbandry; she visits them twice a month. The farmers
bought fertilizer, seeds and insecticide with a project loan, the
land belongs to the group and the maize surplus is sold at the market.
Close-up of a farmer trained in extension work who
shows the women farmers from the Madungu Women's Group (Ugunga Division)
how to use oxen for ploughing their 1 acre field of maize and beans.
The oxen, ploughs and chains have been bought with a project credit.
Women farmers from the Madungu Women's Group (Ugunga
Division) are trained on how to use oxen for ploughing their 1 acre
field of maize and beans. The oxen, ploughs and chains have been
bought with a project credit. Women farmers from the Madungu Women's Group (Ugunga
Division) are trained on how to use oxen for ploughing their 1 acre
field of maize and beans. The oxen, ploughs and chains have been
bought with a project credit. Women farmers from the Madungu Women's Group (Ugunga
Division) are trained on how to use oxen for ploughing their 1 acre
field of maize and beans. The oxen, ploughs and chains have been
bought with a project credit. A farmer trained in extension work shows the women
farmers from the Madungu Women's Group (Ugunga Division) how to
use oxen for ploughing their 1 acre field of maize and beans. The
oxen, ploughs and chains have been bought with a project credit.
A farmer trained in extension work shows the women
farmers from the Madungu Women's Group (Ugunga Division) how to
use oxen for ploughing their 1 acre field of maize and beans. The
oxen, ploughs and chains have been bought with a project credit.
A veterinary officer from the Department of Livestock
carries out vaccinations and general health care for the local and
exotic breeds at the Kanyardet Women's Group in the Yala Division.
She and other veterinarians visit the group regularly to advise
on proper management so the birds can commence laying at the appropriate
age. A veterinary officer from the Department of Livestock
carries out vaccinations and general health care for the local and
exotic breeds at the Kanyardet Women's Group in the Yala Division.
She and other veterinarians visit the group regularly to advise
on proper management so the birds can commence laying at the appropriate
age. A veterinary officer from the Department of Livestock
carries out vaccinations and general health care for the local and
exotic breeds at the Kanyardet Women's Group in the Yala Division.
She and other veterinarians visit the group regularly to advise
on proper management so the birds can commence laying at the appropriate
age. Staff from the Ministry of Reclamation and Development
of Arid, Semi-Arid and Wastelands in front of the new offices in
Kwale. At the Mkanda nursery in the Lukore Location where
banana plants are raised to be sold to farmers. The project funds
these nurseries and provides farmers with fertilizers, insecticides
and technical assistance through assistants from the Ministry of
Agriculture. At the Mkanda nursery in the Lukore Location where
banana plants are raised to be sold to farmers. The project funds
these nurseries and provides farmers with fertilizers, insecticides
and technical assistance through assistants from the Ministry of
Agriculture. At the Mkanda nursery in the Lukore location, cassava
plants are raised and distributed to farmers free of charge by the
Ministry of Agriculture, as part of the project's input for the
agricultural development. At the Mkanda nursery in the Lukore location, cassava
plants are raised and distributed to farmers free of charge by the
Ministry of Agriculture, as part of the project's input for the
agricultural development. At the Mkanda nursery in the Lukore location, cassava
plants are raised and distributed to farmers free of charge by the
Ministry of Agriculture, as part of the project's input for the
agricultural development. At the Msambweni Coconut nursery, women tend seedlings
which are raised and then sold to farmers. After 5 years, the tree
is mature and the farmer is able to sell the coconuts at the market
as well as the by-products such as the bark which is used for roofing.
At the Msambweni Coconut nursery, women tend seedlings
which are raised and then sold to farmers. After 5 years, the tree
is mature and the farmer is able to sell the coconuts at the market
as well as the by-products such as the bark which is used for roofing.
At the Msambweni Coconut nursery, women tend seedlings
which are raised and then sold to farmers. After 5 years, the tree
is mature and the farmer is able to sell the coconuts at the market
as well as the by-products such as the bark which is used for roofing.
At the Msambweni Coconut nursery, women tend seedlings
which are raised and then sold to farmers. After 5 years, the tree
is mature and the farmer is able to sell the coconuts at the market
as well as the by-products such as the bark which is used for roofing.
At the Msambweni Coconut nursery, women tend seedlings
which are raised and then sold to farmers. After 5 years, the tree
is mature and the farmer is able to sell the coconuts at the market
as well as the by-products such as the bark which is used for roofing.
At the Msambweni Coconut nursery, women tend seedlings
which are raised and then sold to farmers. After 5 years, the tree
is mature and the farmer is able to sell the coconuts at the market
as well as the by-products such as the bark which is used for roofing.
In the Msambweni Division, farmers are able to purchase
citrus seedlings from the Ponguie Kidimu nursery. In the Msambweni Division, farmers are able to purchase
citrus seedlings from the Ponguie Kidimu nursery. Here, a young
boy showing the fruits of his father's investment. Members from the Mazola Group in the Kinango Division
display the protective clothing provided by the project for use
in bee-keeping, an income-generating activity developed under the
livestock component. At the Mkanda nursery in the Lukore location, banana
plants are raised to be sold to farmers. The project funds these
nurseries and provides farmers with fertilizers, insecticides and
technical assistance through assistants from the Ministry of Agriculture.
Members of the Mazola Group in the Kinango Division
display a product of bee-keeping, wax which is used for crayons,
candles and the manufacture of special wax paper. Women from the Mazola Women's Group in the Kinango
Division straining the honey they have harvested from their hives.
The project supplies the protective wear, the bar hives and the
training by livestock assistants. Close-up of a woman from the Mazola Women's Group
in the Kinango Division who is straining the honey they have harvested
from their hives. The project supplies the protective wear, the
bar hives and the training by livestock assistants. In the Kinango Division, farmers use the improved
ox-harness after being trained in how to use it by trainers from
the Ministry of Agriculture. The project finances this animal traction
component. In the Kinango Division, farmers use the improved
ox-harness after being trained in how to use it by trainers from
the Ministry of Agriculture. The project finances this animal traction
component. In the Kinango Division, farmers use the improved
ox-harness after being trained in how to use it by trainers from
the Ministry of Agriculture. The project finances this animal traction
component. After being trained by livestock assistants, a Catholic
Mission Women's group in Kinango Division carry out drenching, hoof
trimming and castration on their goats. After being trained by livestock assistants, a Catholic
Mission Women's group in Kinango Division carry out drenching, hoof
trimming and castration on their goats. An ox trainer at the offices of the Ministry of Agriculture
in Matuga. He gets the oxen used to wearing the harness. He also
trains farmers in the use of harness on oxen as part of the animal
traction component. The Mwandeo Women's Group in Msambweni Division being
trained in veterinary services for their sheep by livestock production
assistants. The women purchased jointly their sheep which are reared
for consumption and then sold at the market. The project supplies
the ram to mate and the veterinary care under the animal health
component. The Mwandeo Women's Group in Msambweni Division being
trained in veterinary services for their sheep by livestock production
assistants. The women purchased jointly their sheep which are reared
for consumption and then sold at the market. The project supplies
the ram to mate and the veterinary care under the animal health
component. The Mwandeo Women's Group in Msambweni Division being
trained in veterinary services for their sheep by livestock production
assistants. The women purchased jointly their sheep which are reared
for consumption and then sold at the market. The project supplies
the ram to mate and the veterinary care under the animal health
component. Members of the Kilulu Mukomani Women's Group in Msambweni
Division, digging a trench to improve the soil and crop production
and prevent soil erosion. The group works on each others land but
they also rent their services to non-members. Members of the Kilulu Mukomani Women's Group in Msambweni
Division, digging a trench to improve the soil and crop production
and prevent soil erosion. The group works on each others land but
they also rent their services to non-members. Members of the Kilulu Mukomani Women's Group in Msambweni
Division, digging a trench to improve the soil and crop production
and prevent soil erosion. The group works on each others land but
they also rent their services to non-members. Members of the Kilulu Mukomani Women's Group in Msambweni
Division, digging a trench to improve the soil and crop production
and prevent soil erosion. The group works on each others land but
they also rent their services to non-members. Members of the Kilulu Mukomani Women's Group in Msambweni
Division, digging a trench to improve the soil and crop production
and prevent soil erosion. The group works on each others land but
they also rent their services to non-members. Close-up of a member of the Kilulu Mukomani Women's
Group in Msambweni Division; they are digging a trench to improve
the soil and crop production and prevent soil erosion. The group
works on each others land but they also rent their services to non-members.
Close-up of a member of the Kilulu Mukomani Women's
Group in Msambweni Division; they are digging a trench to improve
the soil and crop production and prevent soil erosion. The group
works on each others land but they also rent their services to non-members.
A member of the Kilulu Mukomani Women's Group in
Msambweni Division; she has just finished her shift of digging a
trench to improve the soil and crop production and prevent soil
erosion. The group works on each others land but they also rent
their services to non-members. At the Mkanda nursery in the Lukore location, banana
plants are raised to be sold to farmers. The project funds these
nurseries and provides farmers with fertilizers, insecticides and
technical assistance through assistants from the Ministry of Agriculture.
An experiment conducted to study the locust's ability
to distinguish colour contrast and determine their preferences to
different forms and patterns. Here a locust is attracted to a striped
blue and white pattern. A locust enters in a cylindrical container where
different blue and white patterns are displayed. A member of the research staff holds a locust to
remove it's antenna and prepare it for electrophysiological studies.These
are experiments designed to study the locust's antennal response
to different chemicals released by locusts or their host plants.
A member of the research staff holds a locust to
remove it's antenna and prepare it for electrophysiological studies.These
are experiments designed to study the locust's antennal response
to different chemicals released by locusts or their host plants.
A member of the research staff fixes the ends of
the locust's antenna to two transparent tubes in order to place
it between two electrodes for electrophysiological studies.These
are experiments designed to study the locust's antennal response
to different chemicals released by locusts or their host plants.
The locusts antenna is placed between electrodes
and the chemical to be tested is injected into the apparatus. Two flasks containing male locusts (left) and female
locusts (right). The chemicals emitted by each sex and collected
seperately will be analysed. Two flasks containing male locusts (left) and female
locusts (right). The chemicals emitted by each sex and collected
seperately will be analysed. A series of experiments using light of different
wavelengths emitted by a computer screen indicate that locusts both
alone and in a group are most attracted to red and blue. Locusts seem to be unattracted by green light. Here
a locust is moving away from the green computer screen and moving
towards a blue screen. A staff member providing locusts with bran and fresh
leaves. A single cubicle containing a desert locust. A desert locust thirty minutes after moulting. The
locust has a light green colour and it's thin membrane can be seen
attached to the top of the cubicle. An 'ex-red sea ' male locust kept in solitary cubicle
feeds on wheat leaves. A female desert locust after several hours of moulting.
The membrane can be seen on the leaves. A nymph locust feeds on wheat leaves. A colony of adult locusts characterized by their
yellow colouring. Here two are mating. A colony of adult locusts characterized by their
yellow colouring with wheat leaves and bran for food. Immature adult locusts on top of leaf container,
immature locusts have a pinkish colouration. A crowded colony of locusts in their first nymphal
instar stage. Cubicles of crowded locust colonies containing male
and female locusts. Each colony represents a certain stage of the
locust's life cycle. A structure for maintaining solitary locusts. There
are individual compartments and foliage to feed on. A mature female locust of Ex-Addis origin. It is
recognized by it's green legs and brown body. A single cubicle containing a mature female locust.
Tsetse trap constructed by the Masai community. Ants
and hot chillies are placed in a plastic bag. To the left separate
containers containing cow urine and acetone are placed to attract
the flies. Once trapped in the plastic they die due to the heat.
In this way no chemical pesticides are utilized. Tsetse trap constructed by the Masai community. Ants
and hot chillies are placed in a plastic bag. To the left separate
containers containing cow urine and acetone are placed to attract
the flies. Once trapped in the plastic they die due to the heat.
In this way no chemical pesticides are utilized. The front of tsetse fly trap. The flies are attracred
to the blue trap's color but to avoid being trapped they move upward
in the cone towards the light and become trapped in the plastic
bag. Masai community members stand by the tsetse trap
that they have constructed under the supervision of ICIPE. Sheep and goats owned by the Masai community members
drinking from a lake in the Kajiado district. Sheeps and goats owned by the Masai community members
drinking from a lake in the Kajiado district. A Masai community member at the Nguruman study site
in Kajiado district for tsetse field research in Kenya. Sickly maze crop due to soil infertility and exhaustive
cultivating practices. Example of a healthy maize crop due to soil quality
as the result of crop rotation. Example of a fairly good size ear of corn. Example of a healthy maize crop due to soil quality
as the result of crop rotation. A woman of a farming family at the Kisumu experimental
farm in Western Kenya carrying a baby. A woman on the Kisumu experimental farm in Western
Kenya. A woman on the Kisumu experimental farm in Western
Kenya holding her baby. A calf feeding on maize crop foliage. A boy from the Kisumu experimental farm in Western
Kenya holding his baby brother. A child of a farming family at the Kisumu experimental
farm in Western Kenya carries her little brother on her back. A Leucaena leucocephala tree planted in a maze crop.
Trees planted in maize fields offer some protection from the elements
and add nutrients to the soil. A tree planted in a maze crop. Trees planted in maize
fields offer some protection from the elements and add nutrients
to the soil. A woman collecting fallen tree branches from the
land to be used as fuelwood. A women and her two children at the Kisumu experimental
farm in Western Kenya. A barefoot child of a farming family at the Kisumu
experimental farm in Western Kenya. Two boys of a farming family at the Kisumu experimental
farm in Western Kenya, one has a swollen belly due to malnutrition.
A little girl of a farming family at the Kisumu experimental
farm in Western Kenya. An area of zero productivity due to soil infertility
and exhaustive cultivating practices. Child from an experimental farm at Kisumu in Western
Kenya. A maize crop has grown to good height in an agroforestry
system of hedgegrow intercropping where shrubs protect the crops
but don't compete for water and nutrients. A maize crop has grown to good height in an agroforestry
system of hedgegrow intercropping where shrubs protect the crops
but don't compete for water and nutrients. A locust nymph on the branch of a Calliandra calothyrsus
on an experimental farm in Kisumu, Western Kenya. A locust nymph feeding on a leaf of Calliandra calothyrus
shrub. Grevillea Robusta trees planted on the edge of maize
crop. The tree is an Australian tree used in Agroforestry systems.
It is popular for timber and pole production. A cassava tuber unrooted from the soil. Cassava tubers
have a long duration underground and can be harvested when needed.
Aerial photograph of Western Kenyan forest. A women from the Kisumu experimental farm in Western
Kenya holding her child while her daughter stands next to her. Children from neighboring farms together with children
roam the Kisumu experimental farm in Western Kenya. A cow housed in the farmer's zero grazing unit fed
on leaves and fodder produced by the farm.Methods of fodder production
on farms are being developed by ICRAF. A child sitting in front of his house on the on an
experimental farm in Kisumu, Western Kenya. Woman collecting fallen beans on an experimental
farm in Kisumu, Western Kenya. Woman drying and seperating beans on an experimental
farm in Kisumu in Western Kenya. Project staff showing Calliandra colothyrus seedlings
that have been raised in the nursery at the Maseno research center.
Project staff from the Maseno research center with
seeds of different species of multi-purpose seeds to be used in
research. Leucaena leucocephala seeds being spread for germination
tests at the Maseno research center A girl drying and seperating corn with her brother
on an experimental farm in Kisumu in Western Kenya. A farmer feeds his cows leaves from the Calliandra
calothyrsus shrub. The farmer is encouraged to plant this tree to
overcome fodder shortages on his farm. A plastic greenhouse containing cuttings planted
in pots. The cuttings have been cleaned and dipped in pesticides
to minimize contamination from fungal and insect attacks. Plant cuttings growing in the small greenhouse. Dr. Ching Ong, a senior scietist at ICRAF holds a
seedling of a multi-purpose tree, Grevillea robusta and describing
it's uses in agroforestry including fuelwood, timber, poles, intercropping,
soil conservation, and fodder. An oxen drawn plough at the Machakos research station.
Cassia siamea, a multi purpose tree is planted along
with grass, next to maize. Maize yields decline the closer they
are planted to the grass and trees due to the competition between
the three for water and soil nutrients. A staff member of the Maseno research center waters
seeds on a petri dish with a watering hose. The Sesbania sesban seed has been sown in a plastic
container with clean sand and is kept moist. Staff member of the Maseno research center measures
the length of the root of the germinated Sesbania sesban seed. A seedling being planted in the middle of a polythylene
tube filled with a soil mixture at the Maseno research center. |
The automatic tipping bucket developed at ICRAF to
measure the rate of soil erosion. The automatic tipping bucket developed at ICRAF to
measure the rate of soil erosion. Standing next to him is the inventor,
Mr. Ahmed Khan. A project worker at the Machakos research center
waters the grass seedlings in the nursery. Workers at the Machakos research center wash and
sort roots in soil samples brought from different experimental sites.
This is to study the root distribution of trees and crops in soil.
Workers at the Machakos research center grind soil
samples for chemical analysis. Set up to measure the rate at which the tree takes
up water. They use a technique refined by ICRAF called the heat
balance system which is controlled by a small computer device. Set up to measure the rate at which the tree takes
up water. They use a technique refined by ICRAF called the heat
balance system which is controlled by a small computer device. Napier grass planted next to a maize crop. This has
proven damaging to the maize crop because of competition for water
and soil nutrients. A project staff member at the Machakos research center
compares a maize plant's roots with a Grevillea's. The conclusion
is that if the two were planted together there would be no below
ground competition for water because they do not absorb water at
the same levels. The Cassia spectabilis shrub planted next to a maize
crop. This combination proves beneficial to the maize crop. A project staff member at the Machakos research center
compares a maize plant's roots with a Grevillea's. They are held
at a corresponding point to soil level when planted. A project staff member at the Machakos research center
compares a maize plant's roots with a Grevillea's. They are held
at a corresponding point to soil level when planted. Aerial photograph of maize crops in Western Kenyan
Aerial photograph of maize and banana crops in Western
Kenyan Aerial photograph of grass and tea crops in Western
Kenyan Aerial photograph of grass and tea crops in Western
Kenyan Aerial photograph of grass and tea crops in Western
Kenyan Farmers hoeing an irrigated snow pea crop in Narumoru
Agothi, Kieni East Division. The project aims to increase farmers
groups' self-reliance and their ability to sustain the benefits
of the project's investments. Farmers weeding an irrigated snow pea crop in Narumoru
Agothi, Kieni East Division. The project aims to increase farmers
groups' self-reliance and their ability to sustain the benefits
of the project's investments. Farmers weeding an irrigated snow pea crop in Narumoru
Agothi, Kieni East Division. The project aims to increase farmers
groups' self-reliance and their ability to sustain the benefits
of the project's investments. A farmer in front of an irrigated snow pea crop in
Narumoru Agothi, Kieni East Division. The project aims to increase
farmers groups' self-reliance and their ability to sustain the benefits
of the project's investments. A farmer in front of an irrigated snow pea crop in
Narumoru Agothi, Kieni East Division. The project aims to increase
farmers groups' self-reliance and their ability to sustain the benefits
of the project's investments. A farmer in front of an irrigated snow pea crop in
Narumoru Agothi, Kieni East Division. The project aims to increase
farmers groups' self-reliance and their ability to sustain the benefits
of the project's investments. Workers in Narumoru Agothi, Kieni East Division,
walk to the project site where they group manage an irrigation system.
Formation of functional beneficiary groups is strongly promoted
by the project. Groups are formally registered and receive training
on group management and operations. A farmer changes the position of a sprinkler in a
carrot field in Narumoru Agothi, Kieni East Division. The project
aims to increase farmers groups' self-reliance and their ability
to sustain the benefits of the project's investments. Farmers hoeing weeds in a carrot field intercropped
with maize in Narumoru Agothi, Kieni East Division. The project
aims to increase farmers groups' self-reliance and their ability
to sustain the benefits of the project's investments. Outstanding
results have been achieved by the project in terms of poverty alleviation,
improvements in household food security and community mobilization
and commitment. Farmers hoeing weeds in a carrot field intercropped
with maize in Narumoru Agothi, Kieni East Division. The project
aims to increase farmers groups' self-reliance and their ability
to sustain the benefits of the project's investments. Outstanding
results have been achieved by the project in terms of poverty alleviation,
improvements in household food security and community mobilization
and commitment. A farmer's group grows carrots in a field intercropped
with maize in Narumoru Agothi, Kieni East Division. The project
aims to increase farmers groups' self-reliance and their ability
to sustain the benefits of the project's investments. Outstanding
results have been achieved by the project in terms of poverty alleviation,
improvements in household food security and community mobilization
and commitment. A farmer removes dry banana leaves in Narumoru Agothi,
Kieni East Division. The project aims to increase farmers groups'
self-reliance and their ability to sustain the benefits of the project's
investments. A farmer repairs an irrigation distribution chamber
in Narumoru Agothi, Kieni East Division. The project aims to increase
farmers groups' self-reliance and their ability to sustain the benefits
of the project's investments. A farmer weeds in a cabbage field in Narumoru Agothi,
Kieni East Division. The project aims to increase farmers groups'
self-reliance and their ability to sustain the benefits of the project's
investments. A farmer changes the position of a sprinkler in a
cabbage field in Narumoru Agothi, Kieni East Division. The project
aims to increase farmers groups' self-reliance and their ability
to sustain the benefits of the project's investments. A member of the Mwieri Kirinyaga Women's Group crochets
a blanket using recycled yarn in Narumoru Komburaeni, Kieni East
Division. The project encourages income-generating activities for
women. A farmer changes the position of a sprinkler in a
cabbage field in Narumoru Agothi, Kieni East. The project aims to
increase farmers groups' self-reliance and their ability to sustain
the benefits of the project's investments. A farmer changes the position of a sprinkler in a
cabbage field in Narumoru Agothi, Kieni East Division. The project
aims to increase farmers groups' self-reliance and their ability
to sustain the benefits of the project's investments. Farmers hoeing weeds in a potato field intercropped
with beans in Narumoru Agothi, Kieni East Division. The project
aims to increase farmers groups' self-reliance and their ability
to sustain the benefits of the project's investments. Outstanding
results have been achieved by the project in terms of poverty alleviation,
improvements in household food security and community mobilization
and commitment. A farmer feeding cattle in Narumoru Agothi, Kieni
East Division. The project aims to increase farmers groups' self-reliance
and their ability to sustain the benefits of the project's investments.
A farmer's group grows carrots in a field intercropped
with maize in Narumoru Agothi, Kieni East Division. The project
aims to increase farmers groups' self-reliance and their ability
to sustain the benefits of the project's investments. Outstanding
results have been achieved by the project in terms of poverty alleviation,
improvements in household food security and community mobilization
and commitment. A cabbage field in Narumoru Agothi, Kieni East Division.
The project aims to increase farmers groups' self-reliance and their
ability to sustain the benefits of the project's investments. A member of the Mwieri Kirinyaga Women's Group washes
clothing by hand in Narumoru Komburaeni, Kieni East Division. One
of the projects goals is to improve the water supply, an essential
element in improving sanitation in the area. Members of the Mwieri Kirinyaga Women's Group prepare
baked goods in Narumoru Komburaeni, Kieni East Division. The project
encourages income-generating activities for women. Members of the Mwieri Kirinyaga Women's Group weave
in Narumoru Komburaeni, Kieni East Division. The project encourages
income-generating activities for women. A farmers group meets on Ms Githenga's farm in Narumoru
Agothi, Kieni East Division. Chairman Samuel Gatheca addresses the
group. The project aims to increase farmers groups' self-reliance
and their ability to sustain the benefits of the project's investments.
A member of the Mwieri Kirinyaga Women's Group crochets
a blanket using recycled yarn in Narumoru Komburaeni, Kieni East
Division. The project encourages income-generating activities for
women. A member of the Mwieri Kirinyaga Women's Group crochets
a blanket using recycled yarn in Narumoru Komburaeni, Kieni East
Division. The project encourages income-generating activities for
women. A farmers group meets on Ms Githenga's farm in Narumoru
Agothi, Kieni East Division. Chairman Samuel Gatheca addresses the
group. The project aims to increase farmers groups' self-reliance
and their ability to sustain the benefits of the project's investments.
A member of the Mwieri Kirinyaga Women's Group demonstrates
cooking techniques in Narumoru Komburaeni, Kieni East Division.
Members of the Mwieri Kirinyaga Women's Group carrying
firewood in Narumoru Komburaeni, Kieni East Division. Carrying firewood
is one of the many fatiguing and time-consuming tasks that poor
rural women are responsible for. Members of the Mwieri Kirinyaga Women's Group carrying
firewood in Narumoru Komburaeni, Kieni East Division. Carrying firewood
is one of the many fatiguing and time-consuming tasks that poor
rural women are responsible for. A member of the Mwieri Kirinyaga Women's Group cooks
using an economy wood burning stove in Narumoru Komburaeni, Kieni
East Division. Members of the Mwieri Kirinyaga Women's Group going
to the river to collect water in Narumoru Komburaeni, Kieni East
Division. Collecting water is one of the many fatiguing and time-consuming
tasks that poor rural women are responsible for. Members of the Mwieri Kirinyaga Women's Group peeling
potatoes in Narumoru Komburaeni, Kieni East Division. Cooking demonstrations
are held to instruct members on issues such as nutrition and sanitation.
Members of the Mwieri Kirinyaga Women's Group peeling
potatoes while listening to speaker Charity Wanjiru in Narumoru
Komburaeni, Kieni East Division. Cooking demonstrations are held
to instruct members on issues such as nutrition and sanitation.
A member of the Mwieri Kirinyaga Women's Group demonstrates
cooking techniques in Narumoru Komburaeni, Kieni East Division.
Infants undergo well baby check-ups including growth
monitoring and immunizations at the IFAD/BSF.JP funded Health Centre
in Narumoru, Kieni East Division. Mothers also receive counselling
on issues of nutrition, sanitation and family planning. Infants undergo well baby check-ups including growth
monitoring and immunizations at the IFAD/BSF.JP funded Health Centre
in Narumoru, Kieni East Division. Mothers also receive counselling
on issues of nutrition, sanitation and family planning. Infants undergo well baby check-ups including growth
monitoring and immunizations at the IFAD/BSF.JP funded Health Centre
in Narumoru, Kieni East Division. Mothers also receive counselling
on issues of nutrition, sanitation and family planning. Men work on the construction of a valve chamber,
part of the water project in Narumuro Aguthi, Kieni East Division.
Formation of functional beneficiary groups is strongly promoted
by the project. Groups are formally registered and receive training
on group management and operations. Men work on the construction of a valve chamber,
part of the water project in Narumuro Aguthi, Kieni East Division.
Formation of functional beneficiary groups is strongly promoted
by the project. Groups are formally registered and receive training
on group management and operations. Men work on the construction of a valve chamber,
part of the water project in Narumuro Aguthi, Kieni East Division.
Formation of functional beneficiary groups is strongly promoted
by the project. Groups are formally registered and receive training
on group management and operations. The IFAD.BSF.JP funded Narumuro Aguthi water project
provides cleaning drinking water to the Maina family, Narumuro,
Kieni East Division. The IFAD.BSF.JP funded Narumuro Aguthi water project
provides cleaning drinking water to the Maina family, Narumuro,
Kieni East Division. Infants undergo well baby check-ups including growth
monitoring and immunizations at the IFAD/BSF.JP funded Health Centre
in Narumoru, Kieni East Division. Mothers also receive counselling
on issues of nutrition, sanitation and family planning. The IFAD.BSF.JP funded Narumuro Aguthi water project
provides cleaning drinking water to the Maina family, Narumuro,
Kieni East Division. Project beneficiaries sell vegetables at the local
market in Narumuro, Kieni East Division. Outstanding results have
been achieved by the project in terms of poverty alleviation, improvements
in household food security and community mobilization and commitment.
Project beneficiaries sell vegetables at the local
market in Narumuro, Kieni East Division. Outstanding results have
been achieved by the project in terms of poverty alleviation, improvements
in household food security and community mobilization and commitment.
Project beneficiaries sell vegetables at the local
market in Narumuro, Kieni East Division. Outstanding results have
been achieved by the project in terms of poverty alleviation, improvements
in household food security and community mobilization and commitment.
Project beneficiaries sell vegetables at the local
market in Narumuro, Kieni East Division. Outstanding results have
been achieved by the project in terms of poverty alleviation, improvements
in household food security and community mobilization and commitment.
Project beneficiaries sell vegetables at the local
market in Narumuro, Kieni East Division. Outstanding results have
been achieved by the project in terms of poverty alleviation, improvements
in household food security and community mobilization and commitment.
Project beneficiaries sell vegetables at the local
market in Narumuro, Kieni East Division. Outstanding results have
been achieved by the project in terms of poverty alleviation, improvements
in household food security and community mobilization and commitment.
Idah Kitha Lenga from the Asena Women's Group makes
and sells brooms with her husband in Mobasa. Idah Kitha Lenga from the Asena Women's Group making
a loan repayment in Mobasa. At the Fuhenzane Women's Group Meeting, chair lady
Hilda Kavuku addresses group members in the village of Asena. At the Fuhenzane Women's Group Meeting, secretary
Janet Jonathan addresses group members in the village of Asena.
Idah Kitha Lenga from the Asena Women's Group makes
and sells brooms with her husband in Mobasa. Idah Kitia, a member of the Fuhenzane Women's Group
Meeting makes a loan repayment in the village of Asena. The treasurer of the Fuhenzane Women's Group receives
loan instalments from other members in the village of Asena. Idah Kitha Lenga from the Asena Women's Group makes
and sells brooms with her husband in Mobasa. Idah Kitha Lenga from the Asena Women's Group makes
and sells brooms with her husband in Mobasa. Mwanaulu Munga fills in a passbook from the Kenya
Women's Finance Trust. She prepares and sells snacks as an income-generating
activity in the village of Asena. Fenny Kombo receives a check from a KWFT manager.
She owns a small grocery store in the village of Asena. Women receive checks during a Fuhenzane Women's Group
Meeting in the village of Asena. A KWFT Business Development Officer discusses loan
repayment with a Neema Women's Group member in Mombasa. A KWFT Business Development Officer discusses loan
repayment with a Neema Women's Group member in Mombasa. The treasurer of the Fuhenzane Women's Group receives
loan instalments from other members in the village of Asena. The Sisi Kwa Sisi women's group meets to discuss
repayment schedule in Mombasa. A KWFT Business Development Officer discusses loan
repayment with a Neema Women's Group member in Mombasa. Agnes Malingi, a member of the Fuhenzane Women's
Group, displays a check from the Kenya Women's Finance Trust. She
has started a small grocery store with the loan. A member of the Amkeni Women's Group discusses her
savings book with other members in Mombasa. Priscilla Charo has set up a tailoring school as
an income-generating activity. She has received her third loan from
KWFT. Priscilla Charo has set up a tailoring school as
an income-generating activity. She has received her third loan from
KWFT. Priscilla Charo has set up a tailoring school as
an income-generating activity. She has received her third loan from
KWFT. A KWFT beneficiary helps her son with his homework.
Hilda Mwatela, treasurer of the Amkeni Women's Group
receives and records members' payment in Mombasa. Hilda Mwatela, treasurer of the Amkeni Women's Group
receives and records members' payment in Mombasa. Teresia Barisa serves food from her food kiosk at
the Kaboleni market. She is a member of the Amkeni Women's group
in Mombasa. Mariam Frank Kalu runs a hair salon in the Kaboleni
market. She is a member of the Nawiri Women's Group in Mombasa.
Cecilia Mbeyu Mtsonga owns a fish stall in the Kaboleni
market. She is a member of the Nawiri Women's Group in Mombasa.
Hilda Mwatela caring for her chickens. She is a member
of the Amkeni Women's Group in Mombasa and has received credit to
raise poultry. A woman assists in livestock care while caring for
her child in Mombasa. Hilda Mwatela feeding her chickens. She is a member
of the Amkeni Women's Group in Mombasa and has received credit to
raise poultry. A woman grinds maize chaff to use as chicken feed
in Mombasa. She is a member of the Amkeni Women's Group and has
received credit to raise poultry. A woman winnowing maize to use as chicken feed in
Mombasa. She is a member of the Amkeni Women's Group and has received
credit to raise poultry. Women making roofing material from coconut fronds
in Mombasa. Woman making roofing material from coconut fronds
in Mombasa. A woman grinds maize chaff to use as chicken feed
in Mombasa. She is a member of the Amkeni Women's Group and has
received credit to raise poultry. Hilda Mwatela displaying coconuts from her tree in
Mombasa. Rebecca Njeri Karoki from the Mafanikio Women's Group
in Mombasa feeding five week old chicks. Rebecca Njeri Karoki feeding five week old chicks.
She is a member of the Mafanikio Women's Group in Mombasa. Zubeda Hamisi, a member of the Farahadi Women's Group
in Mombasa, makes and bottles tomato sauce at home. Rebecca Njeri Karoki feeding five week old chicks.
She is a member of the Mafanikio Women's Group in Mombasa. Staff at work in the KWFT office in Mombasa. KWFT
provides both credit and training to women in four districts. Farmer Agnes Amend cultivating her land. The chairman
of the women's group in Lunyerenre village, Vihiga district, teaches
the other farmers new planting and harvesting methods. Farmer Agnes Amend cultivating her land. The chairman
of the women's group in Lunyerenre village, Vihiga district, teaches
the other farmers new planting and harvesting methods. Farmer Agnes Amend cultivating her land. The chairman
of the women's group in Lunyerenre village, Vihiga district, teaches
the other farmers new planting and harvesting methods. Farmer Agnes Amend cultivating her land. The chairman
of the women's group in Lunyerenre village, Vihiga district, teaches
the other farmers new planting and harvesting methods. Farmer Agnes Amend displays red hot peppers from
her garden. The chairman of the women's group in Lunyerenre village,
Vihiga district, teaches the other farmers new planting and harvesting
methods. Local nurse at the Ekwanda Health Centre in Vihiga
district preparing a medical prescription for a patient. The project
promoted 40 health facilities and encouraged community-based management
for primary health care. Local nurse at the Ekwanda Health Centre in Vihiga
district displaying a patient's medical prescription. The project
promoted 40 health facilities and encouraged community-based management
for primary health care. Beneficiaries making an appointment to see the nurse
at the Ekwanda Health Centre in Vihiga district. The project promoted
40 health facilities and encouraged community-based management for
primary health care. Beneficiaries waiting for the nurse to see their
children at the Ekwanda Health Centre in Vihiga district. The project
promoted 40 health facilities and encouraged community-based management
for primary health care. Beneficiary waiting for the nurse to see her child
at the Ekwanda Health Centre in Vihiga district. The project promoted
40 health facilities and encouraged community-based management for
primary health care. Beneficiary waiting for the nurse to see her child
at the Ekwanda Health Centre in Vihiga district. The project promoted
40 health facilities and encouraged community-based management for
primary health care. Local nurse from the Ekwanda Health Centre in Vihiga
district. The project promoted 40 health facilities and encouraged
community-based management for primary health care. Beneficiaries waiting for the nurse to see their
children at the Ekwanda Health Centre in Vihiga district. The project
promoted 40 health facilities and encouraged community-based management
for primary health care. Local nurse from the Ekwanda Health Centre in Vihiga
district examines a patient. The project promoted 40 health facilities
and encouraged community-based management for primary health care.
Local nurse from the Ekwanda Health Centre in Vihiga
district advising a woman on reproductive health. Sexually transmitted
infections can have serious consequences for women and their unborn
babies, and may even be fatal. Beneficiary and her child at the Ekwanda Health Centre
in Vihiga district. The project promoted 40 health facilities and
encouraged community-based management for primary health care. Beneficiaries at a consultation on reproductive health
at the Ekwanda Health Centre in Vihiga district. Sexually transmitted
infections can have serious consequences for women and their unborn
babies, and may even be fatal. Beneficiaries waiting for a vaccination at the Likundu
Dispensary in Vihiga district. The clinic administers polio, diphtheria
and tuberculosis vaccines. Child being vaccinated for tuberculosis (TB). Tuberculosis
kills 2 million people each year. The disease is contagious and
is spread through the air. Over 1.5 million TB cases occur in sub-Saharan
Africa each year. This number is rising rapidly as a result of the
HIV/AIDS epidemic Beneficiary's child who has just received a tuberculosis
(TB) vaccination. Tuberculosis kills 2 million people each year.
The disease is contagious and is spread through the air. Over 1.5
million TB cases occur in sub-Saharan Africa each year. This number
is rising rapidly as a result of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Child collecting water from the Bonda well in Ondisore
village. The well serves 35 households. According to the World Health
Organization's latest statistics, Africa has the lowest total water
supply coverage of any region. Only 85% of urban and 45% of rural
inhabitants have access to water. Child collecting water from the Bonda well in Ondisore
village. The well serves 35 households. According to the World Health
Organization's latest statistics, Africa has the lowest total water
supply coverage of any region. Only 85% of urban and 45% of rural
inhabitants have access to water. Child collecting water from the Bonda well in Ondisore
village. The well serves 35 households. According to the World Health
Organization's latest statistics, Africa has the lowest total water
supply coverage of any region. Only 85% of urban and 45% of rural
inhabitants have access to water. Woman carrying water from the Ralwala spring in Siaya
district. The spring serves 30 households. According to the World
Health Organization's latest statistics, Africa has the lowest total
water supply coverage of any region. Only 85% of urban and 45% of
rural inhabitants have access to water. Beneficiaries of the Bonda well in Ondisore village
The well serves 35 households According to the World Health Organization's
latest statistics, Africa has the lowest total water supply coverage
of any region. Only 85% of urban and 45% of rural inhabitants have
access to water. Child beneficiary of the Bonda well in Ondisore village.
The well serves 35 households. According to the World Health Organization's
latest statistics, Africa has the lowest total water supply coverage
of any region. Only 85% of urban and 45% of rural inhabitants have
access to water. Beneficiaries collecting water from the Ralwala spring
in Siaya district. The spring serves 30 households. According to
the World Health Organization's latest statistics, Africa has the
lowest total water supply coverage of any region. Only 85% of urban
and 45% of rural inhabitants have access to water. Woman carrying water from the Ralwala spring in Siaya
district. The spring serves 30 households. According to the World
Health Organization's latest statistics, Africa has the lowest total
water supply coverage of any region. Only 85% of urban and 45% of
rural inhabitants have access to water. Beneficiaries washing their clothes at the Ralwala
spring in Siaya district. The spring serves 30 households. According
to the World Health Organization's latest statistics, Africa has
the lowest total water supply coverage of any region. Only 85% of
urban and 45% of rural inhabitants have access to water. Beneficiaries washing their clothes at the Ralwala
spring in Siaya district. The spring serves 30 households. According
to the World Health Organization's latest statistics, Africa has
the lowest total water supply coverage of any region. Only 85% of
urban and 45% of rural inhabitants have access to water. Beneficiary carrying clothes that she washed at the
Ralwala spring in Siaya district. The spring serves 30 households.
According to the World Health Organization's latest statistics,
Africa has the lowest total water supply coverage of any region.
Only 85% of urban and 45% of rural inhabitants have access to water.
Beneficiary carrying clothes that she washed at the
Ralwala spring in Siaya district. The spring serves 30 households.
According to the World Health Organization's latest statistics,
Africa has the lowest total water supply coverage of any region.
Only 85% of urban and 45% of rural inhabitants have access to water.
Farmer Etta Madete organizing her cookware. She is
chairwoman of the Giasambai Utahabiti Group in Vihiga district.
When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge,
farm productivity gains are high Farmer Etta Madete organizing her cookware. She is
chairwoman of the Giasambai Utahabiti Group in Vihiga district.
When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge,
farm productivity gains are high Farmer Etta Madete preparing food from her garden.
She is chairwoman of the Giasambai Utahabiti Group in Vihiga district.
When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge,
farm productivity gains are high Farmer Etta Madete preparing food from her garden.
She is chairwoman of the Giasambai Utahabiti Group in Vihiga district.
When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant knowledge,
farm productivity gains are high Food prepared by farmer Etta Madete, chairwoman of
the Giasambai Utahabiti Group in Vihiga district. People living
in extreme poverty usually get 70-80% of calories from staples,
which also absorb most of their working time. Food prepared by farmer Etta Madete, chairwoman of
the Giasambai Utahabiti Group in Vihiga district. People living
in extreme poverty usually get 70-80% of calories from staples,
which also absorb most of their working time. Food prepared by farmer Etta Madete, chairwoman of
the Giasambai Utahabiti Group in Vihiga district. People living
in extreme poverty usually get 70-80% of calories from staples,
which also absorb most of their working time. Beneficiary washing her clothes at the Ralwala spring
in Siaya district. The spring serves 30 households. According to
the World Health Organization's latest statistics, Africa has the
lowest total water supply coverage of any region. Only 85% of urban
and 45% of rural inhabitants have access to water. Beneficiary drying dishes washed in the Riokogo spring.
According to the World Health Organization's latest statistics,
Africa has the lowest total water supply coverage of any region.
Only 85% of urban and 45% of rural inhabitants have access to water.
Local pharmacist Lawrence Ongoto consults with a
beneficiary at the Matongo dispensary in Kisli district. The dispensary
distributes medicine free of charge to beneficiaries. The project
promoted 40 health facilities and encouraged community-based management
for primary health care. Local pharmacist Lawrence Ongoto preparing to administer
a vaccination. The dispensary distributed medicine free of charge
to beneficiaries. The project promoted 40 health facilities and
encouraged community-based management for primary health care. Village child with a pumpkin from Farmer Elisebe
Imbadi's garden. Elisebe Imbadi is a member of the Lunyerere farmer's
group. The group taught her improved farming techniques. Farmer Elisebe Imbadi working in her pumpkin garden.
She is a member of the Lunyerere farmer's group. The group taught
her improved farming techniques. Farmer Agnes Amend cultivating her land. The chairman
of the women's group in Lunyerenre village, Vihiga district, teaches
the other farmers new planting and harvesting methods. Member of the Giasambai Utahabiti Group in Vihiga
district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant
knowledge, farm productivity gains are high. Peas from Etta Madete's farm. She is chairwoman of
the Giasambai Utahabiti Group in Vihiga district. People living
in extreme poverty usually get 70-80% of calories from staples,
which also absorb most of their working time. Sweet potatoes from Etta Madete's farm. She is chairwoman
of the Giasambai Utahabiti Group in Vihiga district. People living
in extreme poverty usually get 70-80% of calories from staples,
which also absorb most of their working time. Beneficiary displaying cassava from Etta Madete's
farm. Etta Madete's is chairwoman of the Giasambai Utahabiti Group
in Vihiga district. People living in extreme poverty usually get
70-80% of calories from staples, which also absorb most of their
working time. Farmer Bedina Gadive collecting fodder for her cattle.
The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities
for their livelihood. Farmer Bedina Gadive preparing fodder for her cattle.
The rural poor depend primarily on agriculture and related activities
for their livelihood. Members of the Itiogio women's group planting seedlings
at a tree nursery in Kisli district. When women have access to agricultural
inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Members of the Itiogio women's group planting seedlings
at a tree nursery in Kisli district. When women have access to agricultural
inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Members of the Itiogio women's group working at a
tree nursery in Kisli district. When women have access to agricultural
inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Members of the Itiogio women's group working at a
tree nursery in Kisli district. When women have access to agricultural
inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Members of the Itiogio women's group planting seedlings
at a tree nursery in Kisli district. When women have access to agricultural
inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Beneficiary from the Itiogio women's group in Kisli
district. When women have access to agricultural inputs and relevant
knowledge, farm productivity gains are high. Members of the Itiogio women's group planting seedlings
at a tree nursery in Kisli district. When women have access to agricultural
inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
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