TAITA TAVETA COUNTY

PARTNERING WITH KENYANS IN CIVIL SOCIETY, PRIVATE SECTOR, AND GOVERNMENT

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KENYA TRANSITION INITIATIVE SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE DEVOLUTION ACTIVITIESThe Kenya Transition Initiative provides fast, fl exible and uniquely targeted assistance to Kenyan state and non-state actors conducting innovative devolution activities. The Initiative works through its offi ce in Mombasa to provide support to local organizations, predominantly through grants.

DEMOCRACY, RIGHTS, AND GOVERNANCE In August 2010, more than 12 million Kenyans voted in a referendum which adopted a new Constitution mandating sweeping changes. Again, in March 2013, more than 12 million Kenyans voted for a new, representative government that includes county governors, county assemblies, National Assembly members including women’s representatives, a Senate, as well as a new President. USAID will continue

supporting these millions of Kenyans to achieve the envisioned reforms, gender equity, and the devolution of authority and budgetary resources to new county level governments. Americans share Kenyans’ belief that participatory governance will address the historical

injustices that fueled past violence and will enable accelerated and inclusive economic development for all Kenyans.

POPULATION AND HEALTHUSAID invests in population and health programs that improve the survival, well-being and productivity of the Kenyan population – especially for poor, marginalized, and underserved communities. USAID partners with the Government of Kenya at the national and county levels to reduce the burden of major infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, address the main causes of childhood disease and maternal mortality, and meet family planning needs. This includes cross-cutting work to strengthen health care systems and capacity, supporting national government to formulate key policies and guidelines, and assisting counties to better plan, manage, and fi nance quality health services to meet local needs.

With support from USAID’s Yes Youth Can program, 19,218 Taita Taveta youth age 18 - 35 have organized themselves into 460 village-level youth bunges and a Taita Taveta County Youth Bunge Forum. Youth are assuming leadership roles in business, community development, and governance.

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AGRICULTURE AND BUSINESSUSAID’s Kenya Agriculture Value Chain Enterprises program is interested in improving wholesale market operations, agriculture input services, and linking small holder farmers to domestic and export markets. USAID works with the private sector in agriculture processing, banking, clean energy, and export promotion through many fi rms. Expanding private sector opportunities and stimulating investment with county government incentives and outreach is within the mandate of the USAID Financial Inclusion in Rural Microenterprises program. USAID can support county government to develop an investment promotion plan.

EDUCATION AND YOUTH USAID’s Yes Youth Can program has empowered close to 1,000,000 Kenyan youth to lead their own development, build their communities, expand their economic opportunities, and become responsible members of society. USAID supports programs that provide youth with access to fi nancial services, scholarships and leadership training, health services, confl ict mitigation strategies, and workforce programs.

NATIONAL AND POLICY PROGRAMSUnderpinning the front line programs that USAID supports at the county level are dozens of national level and policy programs that support health systems strengthening, legislative and regulatory work, civil society strengthening and the procurement of health commodities such as antiretroviral drugs and mosquito nets.

Strengthening working relations with national bodies such as the Parliament, Transition Authority, National Cohesion and Integration Commission

Capacity building for county preparedness

Confl ict, Mitigation and Reconciliation

Building effective working relations with county civil society organizations. Improving public outreach and citizen engagement

Promoting gender equity and women’s empowerment

Strengthening Health Systems at the County Level

Prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS

Improving maternal health and child health services

Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria

Youth empowerment, youth livelihoods, youth access to fi nance

Scholarships and leadership training for orphans and vulnerable children

Increasing access to education for marginalized children

Improving reading outcomes in the early grades

Feed the Future

Expanding private sector opportunities and stimulating investment with county government incentives

Wholesale market operations, agriculture input services, and linking small holder farmers to domestic and export markets

Protecting wildlife and natural resources; strengthening working relations with Kenya Wildlife Service

Resilience and disaster management

John Smith-SreenJsmith-sreen@usaid.gov020 862 2853John LangloisJlanglois@usaid.gov020 862 2105Sam Konaskona@usaid.gov020 862 2482Monica Azimi, USAIDmazimi@usaid.gov020-862-2005Betty MugoBmugo@usaid.gov020 862 2394Maria FranciscoMFrancisco@usaid.gov020 862 2360Rene BergerRberger@usaid.gov020 862 2258Sheila MachariaSmacharia@usaid.gov020 862 2234Kaendi Mungutikmunguti@usaid.gov020 862 2292Winifred Adhiambowadhiambo@usaid.gov020 862 2016Lucy Kithomelkithome@usaid.gov020 862 2249 T. Wambui Gathenyatgathenya@usaid.gov020 862 2268 Chris PagenCpagen@usaid.gov020 862 2755Millie Gadboismgadbois@usaid.gov020 862 2023Benson Kimithibkimithi@usaid.gov020 862 2243Harrigan MukhongoHmukhongo@usaid.gov020 862 2245Enock KanyanyaEkanyanya@usaid.gov0714 606 526Isaac ThendiuIthendiu@usaid.gov020 862 2255

USAID partners with non-governmental organizations, private sector enterprises, and government entities that successfully respond to competitive solicitations. USAID posts solicitations on two public websites: www.fbo.gov and www.grants.gov. Search for Kenya to fi nd the relevant solicitations.

In the early years of devolution, USAID assistance to counties will be delivered through USAID partners. Some of these partners, listed on the back page, already have offi ces or fi eld staff working in Taita Taveta County. Others may work out of Nairobi or Taita Taveta, but are able to offer technical assistance in Taita Taveta County. To learn if a USAID partner can help you address a specifi c challenge or take advantage of a specifi c opportunity, start by talking to USAID. Here is contact information for the USAID staff with whom you can speak:

PARTNERING WITH USAID

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USAID supports the Kenya Wildlife Service

in Tsavo West to improve fi re management, control problem animals,

train community rangers, control invasive species, and promote park administration, protected area management information

systems and ecosystem monitoring

Prepared by: USAID/KENYA GIS Facility Nairobi, May 2013

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USAID supports 50 Taita Taveta youth through Equity Bank’s

Wings to Fly scholarship program

In Taita Taveta, 4,720 mothers delivered

babies with assistance from a skilled birth attendant

USAID supports 8,628 Taita Taveta children

orphaned, or left vulnerable, by

HIV/AIDS

The boundaries and names used on this map do not imply offi cial endorsement or acceptance by the U.S. Government

In Taita Taveta County, the U.S. Government supports 2,948

people on antiretroviral therapy, improves drug supply chains, and

increases access to HIV/AIDS counseling and testing

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USAID-SUPPORTED PROGRAMS ACTIVE IN TAITA TAVETA COUNTY

POPULATION AND HEALTH PROGRAM

APHIAplus Nairobi/CoastEileen Mokayas, Chief of PartyTel: 0735 526 822Email: emokaya@pathfi nder.org

Jerusha Karuthiru, USAIDTel: 020 862 2236Email: jkaruthiru@usaid.gov

Funzo KenyaDr. James Mwanzia, Chief of PartyTel: 0713 817 938Email: jmwanzia@intrahealth.org

Peter Waithaka, USAIDTel: 020 862 2330Email: pwaithaka@usaid.gov

Health Commodities and Services ManagementMary Wangai, Chief of PartyTel: 020 271 4839/271 5191Email: mwangai@msh-kenya.org

Alice Micheni, USAIDTel: 020 862 2231Email: amicheni@usaid.gov

Kenya PharmaSteve Hawkins, Chief of PartyTel: +1 (202) 955-3300 Email: shawkins@chemonics.com

James Batuka, USAIDTel: 020 862 2420Email: jbatuka@usaid.gov

DEMOCRACY, RIGHTS, AND GOVERNANCE PROGRAM

Kenya Civil Society Strengthening ProgramKassie Mcilvaine, Chief of PartyTel: 0721 392 222Email: kmcilvaine@pactworld.org

Monica Azimi, USAIDTel: 020-862-2005Email: mmcqueary@usaid.gov

Peace Initiative KenyaJebiwot Sumbeiywo, DirectorTel: 020-862-2394Email: Jebiwot.Sumbeiywo@rescue.org

Betty Mugo, USAIDTel: 020-862- 2394Email: bmugo@usaid.gov

Uraia Civic EducationGrace Maingi, Chief of PartyTel: 020 213 5561E-mail: gmaingi@uraia.or.ke

Zephaniah Aura, USAIDTel: 020 862 2000Email: zaura@usaid.gov

EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAM

Yes Youth Can - Nairobi/CoastJoyce Kageha Ogesi ,Chief of Party Cell: 0722 224183Email: jwafula@clusakenya.org

Pamela Wesonga, USAIDTel: 020 862 2483Email: pwesonga@usaid.gov

Wings to Fly Scholarship ProgramMs. Ivy MwaiTel: 0711 026 000 Email: ivy.mwai@equitygroupfoundation.com

Dr. Lucy Kithome, USAIDTel: 020 862 2249Email: lkithome@usaid.gov

Global Give Back CircleCatherine Kiganjo, Chief of PartyTel: 0722 168 480 Email: catherine.kiganjo@kcdf.or.ke

Dr. Lucy Kithome, USAIDTel: 020 862 2249Email: lkithome@usaid.gov

FEED THE FUTURE PROGRAM

Kenya Feed the Future Innovation Engine ProgramMilton Lore, Chief of PartyTel: 0722 517 149Email: milton.lore@idd.landolakes.com

Makeda Tsegaye, USAIDTel: 020 862 2224Email: mtsegaye@usaid.gov

Kenya Horticulture Competitiveness ProgramIan Chesterman, Chief of PartyTel: 0732 761 764Email : ichesterman@fi ntrac.com

Dr. Julius Kilungo, USAIDTel: 020 862 2215Email: Jkilungo@usaid.gov

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Financial Inclusion for Rural MicroenterprisesMark Rostal, Chief of Party Tel: 0707 918 665 Email: mark_rostal@dai.com

Benson KimithiTel: 020 862 2243Email: bkimithi@usaid.gov

Kenya Agriculture Value Chain EnterprisesDr. Steve New, Chief of PartyTel: 071 685 6800Email: snew@fi ntrac.com

Harrigan Mukhongo, USAIDTel: 020 862 2245Email: hmukhongo@usaid.gov

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Kenya Wildlife Conservation ProjectMunira Bashir, Assistant DirectorTel: 0722 461 412Email: munira@kws.go.ke

Beatrice Wamalwa, USAIDTel: 862 2015Email: azmazumder@usaid.gov

U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentPO Box 629, Village Market 00621

Nairobi, KenyaTelephone +254 20 862 2000Fax +254 20 862 2680/ 2682

http://kenya.usaid.gov