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Mitigating Flood Impacts in Nairobi's Informal Settlements: How the Scottish Government funding is helping families rebuild their lives
Floods, like other natural disasters, profoundly disrupt the lives of those affected. While the extent of the impact may vary, many individuals and households experience significant setbacks, with…
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How disasters increase women's vulnerability and promote unpaid care
Between March and May 2024, Kenya experienced heavy rains and subsequent flooding which displaced thousands of families and claimed lives. According to the National Disasters Operations Centre, 291…
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It was always a dance with danger in search of water - Kubi Dibayu water project is truly a lifeline
Halima Guyo, or as she’s affectionately known, MamaGuyo, is no ordinary woman. Armed with nothing but a jerrycan and a prayer, she’d embark on a daily trek, under the unforgiving sun of Marsabit…
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The agony of a double dissaster - Anne's story of anguish under floods and city demolition
You hear the truck before it gets to you.It is loud, it is heavy and it rattles the ground and hence why you hear it before it gets to you.Beside it, are the recruits from the National youth service…
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Devastated by marauding floods - Alice's story of surprise night-waters
She had just put her kids to sleep and was getting ready to call it a night as well, when the first drop of water hit her roof. She actually smiled to herself thinking about how peaceful their night…
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Rebuilding women's livelihoods after drought in Marsabit
Marsabit County, situated in the northern region of Kenya, has been grappling with severe climate challenges that have exacerbated food insecurity. With five consecutive seasons of below-average…
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Transforming women's livelihoods in Marsabit through agribusiness
Halima Abdo, a -34 year-old teacher, is a member of the Manyata Konso Women Group in Marsabit County, Kenya. This group, consisting of local women, engages in various activities such as merry-…
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How NORAD's benovelence is powering livelihood transformation in Marsabit
Dakabaricha, like many areas in Marsabit County, has suffered from severe droughts that have drastically reduced agricultural productivity.Asha Sode, a -47year-old resident and secretary of the Uye…
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Empowering Women in Marsabit's Manyata Konso village courtesy of the NORAD Project
Halima Abdo, a -34 year-old teacher, is a member of the Manyata Konso Women Group in Marsabit County, Kenya. This group, consisting of local women, engages in various activities such as merry-…
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When the earth grew hard and thirsty, our lives were threatened. But thanks to the water projects in our village..
Where the earth had grown hard and thirsty. Days were marked by the relentless sun and the harsh reality of a land gripped by one of the longest, most unforgiving droughts East Africa had ever seen.…
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