Stories

Ibrahim Salat outside his hut in Burder village, Wajir County

A Ray of Hope at the Neediest Time

Ibrahim Salat Ali, 68 is a father of four, living with disability. and a resident of Burder village in Wajir County and this is his story.  Like the rest of the villagers, Ibrahim Salat is…

Restoring the dignity of adolescent girls in Alungu village, Mandera County

Proper menstrual health and hygiene is crucial for the promotion of good health and well-being among women and girls worldwide. Poor menstrual hygiene has been linked to reproductive health risks…

ECHO/Oxfam's drought cash support restores community's lost hope

The ECHO-Multi-Purpose Cash Transfer revived the small-scale businesses and enhanced the livelihood of the drought-stricken villagers in Ogorale Location.Salat Ahmed Muhumed is a young entrepreneur…

Restoring hope and dignity in the midst of the drought: The story of Asli from Wajir

In Kenya, approximately 3.5 million people (24% of the ASAL population) are facing high level of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 31 or above). This is a 10% increase from the same period a year ago…

Easier access to safe water has put smiles on many women’s faces

Amina Ali Wardere, 43 is a mother of nine, and a resident of Dadajabulla village in Wajir county.Wajir county is one of the ASAL counties in Kenya that has been classified as facing high levels of…

Story of change, Buke's lifeline in the Oxfam/AHN cash transfer program in Marsabit County

‘’My life has significantly changed since the cash support activity began. I have paid my debts and I am able to buy food and pay school fees for my children” says Mrs. Buke Gababa (58), one of the…

Making extractive industries audit reports publicly accessible.

By Gilbert Makore.Supreme Audit Institutions as Custodians of Finite Extractive Resources.Mining, oil and gas resources have the potential to significantly contribute to countries’ socio-economic…

Rebecca at her kiosk

Operational levies affecting Rebecca's business

Programme InformationThe informal sector in Kenya plays a significant role in the economy and is said to account for close to 50% of GDP. The Government of Kenya has been seeking ways to broaden the…

Martha serving the customer food

Cess strains Martha's business

Programme InformationThe informal sector in Kenya plays a significant role in the economy and is said to account for close to 50% of GDP. The Government of Kenya has been seeking ways to broaden the…

How increase in cess has affected Coletta's business

Programme InformationThe informal sector in Kenya plays a significant role in the economy and is said to account for close to 50% of GDP. The Government of Kenya has been seeking ways to broaden the…