BUILDING ON 50 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP WITH KENYANS IN CIVIL SOCIETY, THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND GOVERNMENT

QUARTERLY UPDATE DECEMBER 2014

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women had at least four antenatal care visits during their

pregnancies

400,000

In Garissa County, people live far from health clinics. Simaho Clinic in Garissa Town has seven outreach sites to serve 500-600 remote households, with the farthest 110kms from the town. Zahra Hanshi, a nurse and senior manager at the Simaho Clinic says, “Now all the staff are trained to deal with the patients, and we have so many patients that come in from around the community.” In this photo, Dr. Jeremiah Mbithi, examines Evelyn Chatai, 25. Her fi rst two children were delivered at home. Now expecting her third child but feeling unwell, she went to Simaho Clinic for a preventative check up.

INCREASED USE OF QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES

Kenyans have benefi ted in the 22

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David Rotich, 30, used to run a hotel in Kericho County, but the income it generated left him struggling each month to pay for his family’s needs. After participating in USAID’s Young Plant Raisers program, Rotich is now producing vegetable seedlings for commercial sale. Rotich earns a 25 percent higher monthly income from his seedling business (about Ksh 75,000) than he did in his restaurant business. “I have a wife, a boy and a girl so the money I get has really been a boost for my family,” he said.

IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY AND RESILIENCE THROUGH INCREASED INCOMES

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orphans and vulnerable children assisted

through the President’s Emergency Plan for

AIDS Relief

670,000

USAID partners with the Government of Kenya and the private sector to provide scholarships, mentoring, life skills training, and livelihood opportunities to help orphans and other at risk young people lead healthier lives, complete their education and escape the cycle of poverty. Global Give Back Circle members Mercy Otinga (left) and Catherine Magio (right) have received higher education scholarships, and in return have made “give back” commitments to serve their communities.

YOUTH EMPOWERED TO PROMOTE THEIR OWN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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hectares of land show improved

conditions thanks to sustainable resource

management

200,000

The natural resources management program at Kalama Community Conservancy employs a holistic approach that ensures a balanced ecosystem capable of supporting healthy cattle, wildlife and communities together. This winning formula attracts private investment for tourism infrastructure and provides fodder reservoirs well into the dry seasons. USAID partners with the Northern Rangelands Trust and the Kenya Wildlife Service to train and equip community rangers on advanced patrol techniques across Kalama and 26 other community conservancies in northern and coastal Kenya. The rangers are critical in raising conservation awareness, gathering intelligence, managing confl ict and collecting basic wildlife data. Conservancy rangers use Geographic Information Systems to collect data on land use and restoration programs. Here, Tamulen Locode holds a G.P.S tracking device as his colleague Lokoret Leuria notes down the coordinates.

MORE RESILIENT PEOPLE AND ECOSYSTEMS

Kenyan citizens and offi cials alike are taking on new responsibilities and making progress towards more transparent and accountable governance. Kiambu County Assembly Members Mary W. Mwangi (left) and Ann Kibeh (right) are rising to the challenge of building a more democratic Kenya. Both women participated in a women’s leadership training which helped them better understand the legislative process and gave them confi dence to express their ideas about policy matters. Ann Kibeh is currently working on a draft bill to establish gender-based violence response centers in Kiambu County.

EFFECTIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS

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trainings or activities supported

local offi cials and civil society to

implement effective devolution

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Hydroponic farming is a new concept to Kenyan smallholder farmers. It is affordable, environmentally sustainable, and suitable for small-scale farming. As Rose Chelang’at can attest, the approximately Ksh 12,000 she spent to purchase hydroponic equipment to grow fodder has been a profi table investment for her dairy business. USAID, in partnership with private sector companies like Hydroponics Kenya, is on the forefront of encouraging farmers to adopt hydroponics farming to ensure better nutrition for their livestock which in turn increases milk production and raises incomes. “Two of my dairy cows now produce 4 more liters per day. I get an additional 12 liters per day from my third cow,” said Chelang’at.

PRIVATE SECTOR ENGAGEMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

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of new private sector investment in the agriculture

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community health workers trained

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25,000

Starlet Anzanzi, a Ministry of Health nurse, explains how an Intrauterine Contraceptive Device works to a student at Shanzu Teacher’s Training College in Mombasa County during an outreach event on World Contraception Day on September 26, 2014. USAID’s work aligns with the Government of Kenya’s priorities in family planning which include reaching the youth with services and creating demand through community health workers. USAID supports the National Council for Population and Development which advocates for increased resources for family planning.

INCREASED KENYAN OWNERSHIP OF HEALTH SYSTEMS

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