Nyeri 08-09

OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER MINISTRY OF STATE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NORTHERN KENYA AND OTHER ARID LANDS
ARID LANDS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECT
JULY 2008 - JUNE 2009
PROGRESS REPORT FOR ALRMP NYERI
Arid Lands Resource Management Project
Nyeri District
Progress Report July 2008 - June 2009
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Nyeri District
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INTRODUCTION Size Administrative Divisions : : 1,991 Km2 Kieni West District - 626 Km2, Kieni East District - 695 Km2, Mt Kenya Forest - 412 Km2
Population
The total population of the district in 2008 is projected at 326,667 as follows: Mathira - 162,271, Kieni East - 89,879 and Kieni West - 73,572 & Mt Kenya Forest 945 Kiganjo 1,830 Metres, Equator at Nanyuki 2,300 M Mt Kenya 5,199 Metres a.s.l. in Kieni East District Aberdare Ranges 3,999 Metres a.s.l. Kieni West District
Main physical features and topography (Altitude)
There are 3 livelihood zones :
a) Marginal mixed farming - Food crops and livestock keeping b) Mixed farming - Crop, livestock production and horticulture c) Formal employment, casual waged labour and business The two districts are semi arid with a few productive areas on the slopes of Mt. Kenya and the Aberdares.
Project coverage
Rainfall
500 mm in Kieni plateau 1,500 mm in the slopes of Mt Kenya & Aberdares Bimodal
Rainfall pattern
2 2.1
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (NRM) NRM TRAINING

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2.1.1 DSG training on Participatory Natural Resource Management 5 days Participatory Natural Resource Management (NRM) course for 32 (26 male and 6 female) District Steering Group (DSG) members from Nyeri North District was held at Government Training Institute Embu from 8th to 12th September 2008. 2.1.2 Pasture and fodder development promotion training Three trainings on pasture and fodder establishment, management and conservation were conducted at Gakawa, Kiamathaga and Naromoru in Kieni East division during the 2nd quarter of 2008/09 FY 30 participants consisting of 22 men and 8 women attended this training that was held between 31st October and 4th November 2008. The following topics were covered during training: causes of pasture shortages; forage types and improvement methods, grazing management and environmental issues; the link between drought, pasture establishment, management and pasture conservation in relation to forage availability and seasonal fluctuation in livestock productivity. An action plan was developed on improvement of forage availability. The action plan will be implemented by training participants, line department and other stakeholders. The action plan will focus on pasture conservation and establishment of improved forages as well as enhanced dry season feeding strategies. Kshs 15,500.00 was spent on this training. 2.1.3 Training on soil & water conservation and river bank protection Training of on soil and water conservation and river bank protection was conducted with the aim of equipping irrigation farmers with basic information on natural resource management with special attention on improvement of riverbanks through rehabilitation, conservation and protection. The cost of the training was Kshs 11,475.00 and benefited 62 farmers: 34 men and 28 women farming along River Karuthingitu and Nairobi River. During the training it was observed that most farmers practice poor farming methods that are increasing the rates of riverbank degradation and participants undertook to conduct sensitization campaigns on proper farming techniques geared towards conservation of river line resources. 2.1.4 Fish farming promotion trainings for Thungari, Guara and Kinaki/Kamiru dams Arid Lands Resource Management Project (ALRMP) Nyeri in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries organized for a 3 days training for fish farmers drawn from Thungari, Kinaki/Kamiru and Gakawa location in Kieni East division on fish farming principles to prepare the respective dam groups on dam fisheries management. The training entailed dam fisheries management and opportunities, fish anti-predation and loss management, types of fish commonly cultured in Kieni, dam fish feeds and feeding methods, fingerlings procurement and dams stocking, fish harvesting and harvesting gears. As a result of the training members of the 3 dam management committees accepted to stock their dams with fish as strategy towards livelihood diversification. A total of 41 participants: men - 28 and women - 13 were trained at a cost of Kshs 29,675.00. 2.1.5 Energy saving technology support training Introduction of energy saving technology training was undertaken between 18th November and 5th December 2008. A total of 8 groups, 4 from Kieni East and 4 from Kieni West with 79 participants: men - 51 and women - 28 were trained at a cost of Kshs 48,475.00. The aim of the
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training was to sensitize groups on the range of appropriate technologies that communities living in dry areas can adopt for sustainable use of the available energy resources. The beneficiaries of the training appreciated the training and proposed to implement energy saving technologies interventions both at household and group level. 2.1.6 School management committees training on Rain Water Harvesting Members of school management committees from primary schools that benefited from plastic water tanks were trained on rain water harvesting techniques, tree nursery establishment, kitchen gardening, food security and project management skills. A total of 228 participants: 138 men and 90 women attended the training whose cost was Kshs 92,250.00. The schools that benefited from this training were:- Ngare Nyiro, Nairutia, Ndunyu-Guathi, Kiambogo, Mugunda, Kiahuko, Karemeno, Mweiga and Lamuria from Kieni West while from Kieni East:- Wathituga, Naromoru Township, Gitinga, Tigithi, Gitero, Macharia, Karichuta, Milimani and Lusoi primary school. 2.1.7 Pasture conservation demonstration training Pasture shortage and seasonal fluctuation in fodder availability impacts negatively on livestock production. As a strategy to enhance livestock production in Kieni, farmers prioritized to undertake pasture conservation activities during the period under review. To support this initiative ALRMP organized a 2 days demonstration training on hay making using a manually operated hay baler and a motorized grass cutter for 80 participants drawn from Thungari, Muiguithania, Naromoru and Aguthi. 2.1.8 Training for Kieni East Eco-tourism groups A 2 days training was organized at Nature Kenya Eco-Resource Centre in Naromoru. The aim of the workshop was to endeavour to reach out to community members involved in eco-tourism business and sensitize them on the link between tourism based business and natural resource management. The participants were drawn from Mt Kenya mountain climbing guides, trout fish farming youth groups, cultural village groups, artifacts/tourism souvenirs producers, camp site operators and sericulture agri-business groups. The cost of the training was Kshs 72,380.00. 2.1.9 Kieni West Eco-tourism promotion workshop Despite the vast tourism related resources found within the Aberdare region, Kieni West community has not exploited this niche fully unlike their counterparts in Kieni East along the Mt Kenya tourist circuit. On the other hand mainstream tourism has seized this opportunity and established tourism facilities such as the Ark, Treetops, Sangare Camp and Aberdare Country Club. ALRMP in partnership with the Kenya Community Based Tourism Network (Kecobat) conducted 2 days training on tourism promotion for groups in Kieni West at Mweiga catholic hall. The theme of the workshop was geared towards creating awareness on natural resources management and to develop approaches through which local communities can build eco-tourism businesses. The cost of the training which took place between 5th and 7th May 2009 was Kshs 77,500.00. The number of participants trained was 25; men - 15 and women - 10. 2.1.10 Upper Ewaso Ngiro Water Resource Users Association (WRUA) workshop This training brought together water projects that abstract water from Ewaso Ngiro River. WRUAs are agencies that are recognized by the Water Act 2002 as important entities for the
collaborative management of specific water resources at the sub-catchment level and the objective of the training was to promote public participation, conflict resolution and environmental sustainability among individual and groups who use this common water resource. The 2 day training was attended by 30 participants (men - 21 and women - 9). The participants were taken through challenges and issues in water sector, water sector reforms, catchment conservation, water resources management, conflict resolution and environmental sustainability. The cost of the training was Kshs 158,000.00. The training took place 21st - 24th May 2009 at Nature Kenya Eco-Resource Centre at Naromoru. 2.1.11 Tree nursery establishment training for Karuthingitu community The water levels in most of the rivers in Kieni have recorded a drastic low water level flow at very alarming rates thus a need to protect water catchments and rivers for sustainable water use. ALRMP in partnership with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) conducted 2 day training on riverbank protection for Karuthingitu river users which later would be followed by the pegging of the riverbanks. The groups were trained on environmental matters, nursery establishment and management, agro forestry, seed harvesting, extraction and storage, nursery records, erosion processes and preventive measures and lay out of structures. The participants drew an action plan so as to implement the packages. The training took place on 12th - 14th May 2009 at Mweiga catholic hall. The total cost was Kshs 21,250.00. The number of participants trained was 30; men - 7 and women - 23. 2.1.12 Aloe production and processing training Currently a lot of interest has been shown in the commercialization of Aloe production in the semi-arid districts where they grow naturally in the wild. Their cultivation and industrialization in these areas would serve as a secure cash income in areas of uncertain food cultivation, improve environmental conservation and also increase household income as the plant is able to establish and survive under hostile conditions. A two days training was conducted on value addition and promotion of Aloe cultivation for 51 members (men - 27 and women - 14) of Rurichu Aloe and Environmental Conservation Group from Lamuria Gatarakwa location. The group was trained on Aloe soap making, detergent and hair shampoo making, milking jelly production, organic fertilizer and cream and lotion making. The cost of this training was Kshs 32,800.00. The training was conducted between 24th and 27th June 2009. 2.1.13 Energy saving technology promotion training The training was to enhance skills on energy saving know-how and the aim of the training was to sensitize the groups on technologies which can be adopted in Asal areas for sustainable use of existing energy resources. 2 No. commercial charcoal ovens, 400 jiko liners, 2 solar driers, 40 fireless cooker baskets, 4 solar cookers and 1 potato chipper were purchased at Kshs 575,000.00. The beneficiaries made up of youth and women groups were identified and trained by the Department of Agriculture. A total of 28 men and 51 women were trained on energy saving technology at a cost of Kshs 48,475.00 2.1.14 Beekeeping support training Many beekeeping groups in Kieni have relied on traditional methods of beekeeping and honey processing. This has resulted in little harvest per hive and poor quality honey hence reduced incomes for Kieni beekeepers. In an endeavour to promote modern beekeeping, ALRMP with partnership with the Department of Livestock Production trained beekeeping groups and
distributed beekeeping equipment, modern hives and accessories in both Kieni East and Kieni West Districts. The training took place between 24th March and 25th April 2009 at various sites in the two districts. 479 beneficiaries (men - 270 and women - 209). were trained at a cost of Kshs 45,225.00. The groups were trained on different kinds of beekeeping techniques, type of hives and economic importance of keeping bees. Since the groups were to be supported with equipments, they were also trained on honey pests and diseases, apiary siting and colony management, honey bee behaviour and hive products, group dynamics, marketing and value addition.
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NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (NRM) TRAINING ACTIVITIES MATRIX Activity Identity of trainee groups DSG members Venue No. of beneficiary M F 26 6 Budget (Kshs) 400,000.00 Expenditure (Kshs) 411,560.00 Completion status (%) 100 Remarks
DSG training on Participatory Natural Resource Management Pasture and fodder development promotion Soil & water conservation and river bank protection Fish farming promotion trainings Fish farming promotion trainings Energy saving technology promotion School management committees training on Rain Water Harvesting Pasture conservation demonstration training Training for Kieni
GTI Embu
DSG members trained on NRM issues Dry season feeding strategies developed Riverbank protection initiated Thungari & Guara stocked with fish Dam stocked with fish Energy saving skills applied MoU btw ALRMP and schools signed Hay making promoted Eco-tourism
Dairy goat farmers
Naromoru & Mweiga
22
105,200
15,500
100
Irrigation farmers
Karuthigitu & Nairobi river Thungari & Guara Guara & dam Thungari dam Kinaki/Kamiru dam Guara & group Thungari dam Self help groups Lusoi
34
28
50,100
11,475
100
18
84,650
17,800
100
10
84,650
11,875
100
28
51
71,150
48,475
100
School management committees Thungari, Aguthi dam committee Mt climbing
Nyeri
138
90
107,825
92,250
100
Thegu
59
41
54,500
60,380
100
Nature
15
10
126,200
79,900
100
Nyeri District
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East Eco-tourism groups Kieni West Ecotourism promotion workshop
guides, trout fish farming youth groups Kieni West Ecotourism groups
Kenya Naromoru Mweiga catholic hall 15 10 126,200.00 77,500 100
activities plan developed Enhanced livelihood through community based eco-tourism Water conflict resolution strategy developed Strategies of riverbank protection Alternative livelihood IGA through sale of products Honey processing and marketing
Upper Ewaso Ngiro River WRUA workshop Tree nursery training for Karuthingitu River Aloe production and processing training
Upper Ewaso Ngiro WRUAs
Nature Kenya Naromoru Gatarakwa
21
130,100
158,000
Mwihoko self help group
23
150,000
21,250
100
Rurichu Aloe group Lamuria
22
19
108,350
32,800
100
Beekeeping support training
Kieni East & Kieni West beekeepers
On site
270
209
75,800
45,225
100
Nyeri District
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2.2
NRM GOODS AND EQUIPMENT
2.2.1 Promotion of Rain Water Roof Harvesting To promote rain roof water harvesting and complement tree planting initiatives ALRMP Kieni procured and delivered 15 No. and 12 No. plastic water tanks of 5M and 10M capacity respectively at a cost of Kshs 1,233,964.00. Construction of the masonry platforms and installation of the tanks was accomplished at a further cost of Kshs 479,949.00. The tanks benefited the following schools groups in Kieni West:- Ngare Nyiro, Nairutia, Ndunyu-Guathi, Kiambogo, Mugunda, Kiahuko, Karemeno, Mweiga, Kamiruri, Rurichu, Ngwataniro, Kinyaiti, and Lamuria while in Kieni East the tanks went to:- Wathituga, Narumoru Township, Gitinga, Tigithi, Gitero, Kamangura, Kabendera, Wanyaga, Thungari, Gatei, Macharia, Karichuta, Milimani and Lusoi. 2.2.2 Introduction of fish farming in Thungari, Guara and Kinaki/Kamiru dam Thungari, Guara and Kinaki/Kamiru dams are situated in Kieni East district. Rehabilitation and/or construction of the 3 dams was supported by ALRMP and fish farming was promoted as a livelihood enhancement measure. These dams were supplied with fish fingerlings as follows: Thungari dam was stocked with 3,000 tilapia and 300 catfish fingerlings; Thungari dam received 3,000 tilapia and 300 catfish while 3,000 tilapia and 300 catfish fingerlings went to Kinaki/Kamiru dam. The 3 dam management committees had been trained on the dam fish management and were therefore involved in the stocking exercise with guidance from the District Fisheries Officer. Purchase of the 10,000 tilapia 1,000 catfish fingerlings was achieved at a cost of Kshs 39,380.00. . It is expected that by December 2009 this fish will have grown to attain 0.25 kg each for the tilapia and 1 kg for the catfish. 2.2.3 Beekeeping equipment support During the period under review 150 No. langstroth hives, 3 solar wax melter, 15 bee suits, 3 nine frame centrifuge machines were bought at Kshs 1,312,000.00. The Department of Livestock Production trained the targeted beekeeping groups and distribution of beekeeping equipment was as follows:- Embaringo - 10, Gakanga - 10, Ruthage - 10, Karumu - 10, Gatemu - 10, Mufoa 10, Moyo River - 10, Marishoni - 10, Mukobo - 10, Kabendera - 10, Ndiriti - 10, Kimahuri Youth - 10, Jitegemee - 10, Ngwataniro - 10 and Rongai Hekima - 10. 2.2.4 Energy saving devices technology promotion During the year under review, 2 No. commercial charcoal ovens, 400 jiko liners, 2 solar driers, 40 fireless cooker baskets, 4 solar cookers and 1 potato chipper were purchased at Kshs 575,000.00. The beneficiaries made up of youth and women groups were identified and trained by the Department of Agriculture. 2.2.5 Support to Thegu Mt Kenya environmental conservation group Mt Kenya forest is an important water catchment area that forms one of the main water towers in the country from which several river systems emanate. However unchecked human settlement, illegal logging and charcoal burning have over the years led to massive destruction of Mt Kenya forest. The impact of forest destruction is evident, with rivers drying up and dwindling of forest based resources. In April 2009 ALRMP supported Thegu Mt Kenya conservation group through provision of tree seedlings worth Kshs 460,000.00 to support re-afforestation of the destroyed
forest areas of Gathiuru and Kabaru in Kieni East as a result of invasion by livestock and fires. A total of 20,000 indigenous and 4,000 exotic tree seedlings were planted. 2.2.6 Support to Mwihoko tree nursery establishment Mwihoko self help group in Mwiyogo location Kieni West is involved in river bank protection activities along the Karuthingitu River. In order to enhance their activities, the group embarked on establishing a tree nursery. ALRMP supported them through procurement of assorted hand tools and equipments to start a tree nursery enterprise. The items bought were:- 2 No. wheel barrows, 2 No. jembes with handles, 2 No. rakes, 2 No. hose pipes, 2 shovels, 2 fork jembes, 2 pruning knifes, 2 water cans and assorted polythene bags The total cost of these items was Kshs 19,200.00. 2.2.7 Establishment of Hope Ichuga self help group tree nursery
Hope Ichuga self help group tree nursery is situated in Gakawa Kieni East District and members of this group are involved in environmental conservation activities. ALRMP supported the establishment of Hope Ichuga self help group tree nursery with Kshs 255,164.00 which went towards purchase of 1 No. 10M plastic tank, 6 rolls of chain link wire, 3 No. GI pipes, 2 No. knapsack sprayers, 6 UPVC pipes, fittings and accessories, 40 treated posts and assorted polythene bags of various sizes. The group has embarked on the various activities of establishing the tree nursery. 2.2.8 Thirigitu Mt Kenya environment and conservation network tree nursery Thirigitu Mt Kenya tree nursery is located in Thegu Kieni East. ALRMP purchased assorted tools and equipments in support of Thirigitu Mt Kenya tree nursery at Kshs 104,290.00. The items bought included:- 6 rolls of chain link, 1 No. 5M3 plastic tank, 2 rolls of barbed wire, 100 cedar posts and 4kg assorted nails. The new tree nursery site is more open and accessible to buyers and the group expects to increase the number of seedling to meet the increased demand. 2.2.9 Aloe processing support to Rurichu Aloe and environmental conservation group In May 2009 ALRMP facilitated training for Rurichu Aloe and Environmental Conservation Group from Lamuria, Gatarakwa location. The group was trained on Aloe soap making, detergent and hair shampoo making, milking jelly production, organic fertilizer, cream and lotion making. ALRMP further bought materials worth Kshs 90,244.00 for aloe processing using which the group embarked on making of various aloe based products. 2.2.10 Mt Kenya electric Fence support In 2005/06 financial year, Arid Lands Resource Management Project (ALRMP) supported the Mount Kenya West electric fence project with Kshs 10 million. Part of these funds financed the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study while the major portion purchased fencing material which included posts, wires and other assorted items. ALRMP support also went towards capacity building for both the project beneficiaries and other stakeholders. After a 3 years delay in implementation, efforts to jump-start the project were made in February 2009 after an EIA licence which demarcated a path for the fence between the natural forest and the forest plantation was obtained. Subsequently implementation of the project following the 75 km forest
alignment option commenced and as of June 2009 the following had been accomplished:- a) Fence installation covering 4 km had been completed including electrification; b) Beneficiaries had cleared 35 km from Nanyuki/Kahurura area towards Gathiuru Forest Station. In June 2009 ALRMP purchased 1 No. energizer, solar panels - 2, and 2 No. solar batteries for Mt Kenya West electric fence project at a cost of Kshs 241,700.00. Project implementation is spearheaded by KWS - Senior Warden Mt Kenya National Park and KFS - District Forest Officer. 2.2.11 Development of Sericulture based weaving industry Sericulture agri-business project in Kimahuri sublocation Kabaru location of Kieni East District is implemented by Kimahuri youth united self help group. Sericulture agri-business enterprise consist of 4 agri-industrial steps: - Mulberry farming for leaf production, silkworm rearing for silk cocoon production, reeling silk fibre from cocoons and silk fibre spinning and weaving. In May 2009 ALRMP supported Kimahuri youth united self help group to set up a cottage industry for silk processing and weaving. This support went towards purchase of 4 No. spinning machines for thread reeling and a weaving handloom at a cost of Kshs 212,000.00.The youth group has successfully practiced the sericulture project for the past 2 years and is competent in mulberry farming and silkworm rearing. The group is making floss by reeling silk fibre which the group plans to use in making products like bed-side rugs, kikoys, scarfs and other tourist market linked souvenirs.
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NRM ACTIVITIES MATRIX - GOODS & EQUIPMENT Activity Sub Location Embaringo Embaringo Mugunda Mugunda Karemeno Nairutia Muthuini Lamuria Kahurura Ndiriti Ndiriti Kimahuri Ndiriti Lusoi Rongai Location Division Constitue ncy Kieni Quarter of No. of implementat beneficiary ion M F 940 535 Expendit ure (Kshs) 600,000 Completi on status (%) 100 Impacts realized Establis hment of tree nursery Promoti on of roof rain water harvesti ng
Promotion of Rain Water Harvesting
Gataragwa Gataragwa Mugunda Mugunda Mugunda Mugunda Mwiyogo Gataragwa Gakawa Kiamathag a Naromoru Kabaru Naromoru Thegu Naromoru
KW KW KW KW KW KW KW KW KE KE KE KE KE KE KE
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Introduction of fish farming in Thungari, Guara and Kinaki/Kamiru dam
Thungari Guara
Thegu Gakawa
Kieni East
Kieni
1,233,964. 00
100
Beekeeping equipment support
Embaringo Embaringo Mugunda Mugunda Karemeno Nairutia Muthuini Lamuria Kahurura Ndiriti Ndiriti Kimahuri Ndiriti Lusoi Rongai
Gataragwa Gataragwa Mugunda Mugunda Mugunda Mugunda Mwiyogo Gataragwa Gakawa Kiamathag a Naromoru Kabaru Naromoru Thegu Naromoru
KW KW KW KW KW KW KW KW KE KE KE KE KE KE KE
Kieni
270
209
1,312,500
100
Alternati ve source of livelihoo d IGA for the youths undertak ing the project Change from tradition al bee hives to modern
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Energy saving devices technology promotion
Lusoi
Lusoi
KW
Kieni
51
28
575,000
100
Support to Thegu Mt Kenya environmental conservation group
Karudas
Thegu
KE
Kieni
x 5
35
460,000
100
Saving on fire wood usage Less pollutio n through less smoke Less time in cooking various types of foods Indigeno us seedling s planted in destroye d parts of kabaru and gathiuru forest
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Support to Mwihoko tree nursery establishment
Karuthigitu Gataragwa
Kieni West
Kieni
23
10,520
100
Establishment of Ichuga Hope Ichuga self help group tree nursery
Gakawa
Kieni East
Kieni
11
15
255,164
100
Thirigitu Mt Kenya environment and conservation network tree nursery
Karudas
Thegu
KE
Kieni
x 5
35
460,000
100
Variety of trees planted Uplifted livelihoo d through sale of trees Variety of trees planted Uplifted livelihoo d through sale of trees Indigeno us seedling s planted in destroye d parts of kabaru and gathiuru forest
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Aloe processing support to Rurichu Aloe and environmental conservation group
Rurichu
Gatarakwa
Kieni West
Kieni
x 22
19
45,244
100
Mt Kenya electric Fence support
Mt. Kenya KW Forest
KW
Kieni
2,00 1,00 0 0
419,000
100
Manufac turing of Aloe products IGA through the sale of the products Alternati ve source of livelihoo d Environ mental conserva tion Employ ment creation Installed to beef power to the fence People wildlife conflict checked
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Development of Sericulture based weaving industry
Kimahuri
Kabaru
Kieni East
Kieni
x 15
20
212,000.0 0
100
Promoti on of mulberr y in the area Weavin g undertak en as an IGA
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DROUGHT MANAGEMENT (DM)
3.1.1 Drought Early Warning System (EWS) Collection of household information from 11 sample areas was conducted by 11 field monitors spread in 3 livelihood zones: Marginal mixed farming, mixed farming and formal employment/casual waged labour/ business. Based on the information collected and analyzed 12 monthly drought monitoring bulletins for Nyeri North District were generated and disseminated for the period from July 2008 to June 2009. The cost of bulletin production and dissemination during the period from July 2008 - June 2009 was Kshs 1,070,800.00 as shown below: No Activity 1 Field monitors monthly wages & allowances 2 Transport/fuel cost 3 Vehicle maintenance 4 Telephone, Fax and E-mail 6 Stationary, printing & Photocopy expenses Total (Kshs) Amount (Kshs) 746,400.00 139,800.00 65,600.00 51,250.00 67,750.00 1,070,800.00
3.1.2 Installation of Rain Gauges In order to enhance rainfall data collection in Kieni, ALRMP has partnered with Meteorological Department to install 3 No. rain gauges at Burguret in Kieni East, and Mwiyogo & Upper Mugunda in Kieni West at a cost of Kshs 55,000. Installation of rain gauges will improve on rainfall data capture and analysis of seasonal rainfall data compared to long term average. 3.2 DROUGHT MANAGEMENT (DM): TRAINING
3.2.1 Field monitors training Nyeri North Early Warning System (EWS) Field Monitors training was carried out at the Government Training Institute (GTI) Embu from 2nd to 8th December 2008. Apart from the training the monitors also participated in an exchange visit to Mbeere District which gave them an opportunity to meet their counterparts from Mbeere for an experience sharing session. In addition the field monitors had an exposure tour which covered interventions on drought preparedness, livelihood diversification and value addition. Besides enhancing the field monitors skills on early warning system data collection this training further improved the monitors knowledge base and hence enabling them to handle their addition role as ALRMP extension staff better. 3.2.2 EWS quarterly community meetings 12 on site trainings to discuss EWS bulletins and provide feedback on drought monitoring activities carried out in 10 locations, that is Thegu, Naromoru, Kabaru, Gakawa, Kiamathaga in Kieni East and Mwiyogo, Mweiga, Endarasha Gatarakwa and Mugunda in Kieni West. Kshs 97,200.00 was spent on these trainings.
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3.2.3 Promotion of drought resistant crops The main drought resistant crops identified for promotion in Kieni in 2008/09 FY are: - Beans, maize, cowpeas, cassava and sweet potatoes. It was further agreed that promotion of drought resistant crops would be achieved best through setting up demonstration sites. During the period under review ALRMP supported the promotion of drought resistant crops activity through the purchase of the following seeds and planting materials at a cost of Kshs 150,000.00:- Beans 458 kg, maize - 500kg, cow peas- 200 kg, green grams 200 kg, cassava - 1,500 cuttings and 2,500 vines of sweet potatoes. The main drought resistant pulses varieties procured were Beans KAT - 9, KAT X69, KAT 56 and Red Haricot (Wairimu), Pegion peas - KAT 60/8, Dolichos 002, sweet potatoes - Nasport, Ex-Simba, SPK 004, KSP 20 and Kemb 36. As a result of the drought resistant crops promotion activity some impact has been observed as follows: Demand for certified drought tolerant pulses among farmers has been created and an increase in hectarage under drought resistant crops/orphaned crops was registered. In addition increase in adoption of drought escaping food crops especially in the lower cold highlands and change in eating habits with preference shown towards cassava, cowpeas and sweet potatoes has started to rise. Farmers are also taking on seed bulking practice. 3.2.4 Dairy goats promotion training The dairy goats promotion training was conducted with the objective of assisting livestock keepers to upgrade their breeds and maximize profits. During the training it was noted that the growing demand for dairy goats within and outside Kenya has stimulated interest in dairy rearing in Kieni. The following topics were covered: - leadership dynamics, group dynamics, resource mobilization, dairy goat upgrading programme and record keeping. The following 11 groups were trained: - From Kieni East 5 groups with 133 members were trained from 14th and 18th November 2008: Kieni People Against Aids (KIPAA) -13, Gakawa disabled SHG - 43, Karkuret Soweto squatters - 40, Victory women group - 24 and Kamangura dairy goat SHG - 13. In Kieni West the training was conducted on 19th and 26th November 2008 and the groups trained were 7 with 166 members: Kwa Murage Mwireri dairy goat SHG - 19, Embaringo dairy goat SHG - 37, Ruirii/Karemeno FADC - 16, Mwihoko Kiburuti dairy goat SHG - 35, Rwithanga SHG - 22, Wama dairy goat SHG - 20 and Mbirithi FADC 17. On the way forward it was agreed that: All groups were to embark on construction of dairy goat houses. Each group was supplied with a kg of Rhodes pasture seeds for immediate planting. 3.2.5 Training on drip irrigation Drip irrigation technology promotion is aimed at enabling more people to use irrigation skills to grow high value crops and save water. 20 sets of a acre drip kits, 20 No. plastic water tanks of 1,000 litres each and other accessories were purchased and installed in the following areas for demonstration purposes: - Mugunda, Gatarakwa, Mwiyogo, and Endarasha, in Kieni West. In Kieni East trainings were conducted in:-: Gakawa, Kiamathaga, Naromoru and Thegu. A total of 162 farmers participated in these demonstration trainings which costed Kshs 138,535.00. 3.2.6 Value addition training Value addition in agricultural production is an important tool through which communities can improve their livelihoods. The value addition training was undertaken on 20th May 2009 in Kieni East and had 87 participants. Topics covered included: fundamentals of food storage and
preservation, aspects of food quality and food safety to be checked throughout the marketing chain, principles of food science, agro-processing and responses of consumers to new food products. A practical session on improved handling, storage and marketing techniques in respect to potatoes, tomatoes/tomato sauce, chips and crisps conducted. Kshs 55,430.00 was spent on this training. 3.2.7 Community health workers trainings on nutrition surveillance In the fourth quarter of 2008/09 FY nutrition surveillance and MUAC assessment reports from parts of Kieni started showing indications of some level of malnutrition for children below 5 years. In partnership with the District Nutrition Officer and the District Public Health Officer, ALRMP carried out training for the Community Health Workers (CHWs) and field monitors so as to equip them with the necessary skills to monitor the situation on a regular basis. Subsequently 61 Community Health Workers drawn from all sublocations in the district underwent a 2 days training on nutrition surveillance and MUAC measurement. A total of Kshs 204,460.00 was used on the training. Identified cases of serious malnourished were supported through provision of 4kg of unimix per child which was obtained from the 4 tonnes consignment of unimix bought by ALRMP. 3.2.8 Community & Project Management Committees trainings Training and continuous capacity building sets up an enabling environment of facilitating self help, where the laws, administrative regulations, procedures and practices and the attitude of leaders, technical experts and administrators support increased responsibility and self reliance of communities . it is in view to these that the following training has been organized for project beneficiaries in the FY 2008/09.The total number of beneficiaries was targeted was 312. The training was conducted between 7th and 10th June 2009. The groups trained were from KW; kinyaiti, Endarasha, Rurichu, Karuthigitu, Mwihoko and Kiguru. from KE; Kamangura, Kamuihiuria, Karichen dam, ichuga and thungare The total budget was Kshs180,300.00 The training entailed establishment of tree nurseries, promotion of agro-forestry, project management and sustainability, conflict resolution, water harvesting and conservation using appropriate technologies, water reforms and adoption of drought resistant crops in the district .
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Drought Management (DM) Training Activities Matrix Activity Identity of Venue trainee groups Nyeri north GTI Embu monitors No. of beneficiary M F 9 2 Budget (Kshs) Expenditure (Kshs) 296,500 Completion status (%) 100 Remarks
Field monitors training EWS quarterly community meetings
221,200
Nyeri north Thegu 150 community Kabaru members Kiamathaga Naromoru Gakawa Endarasha Mwiyogo Gatrakwa Mweiga Upper mugunda Lower mugunda Farmers Mwiyogo Gakawa naromoru On site 98
180
340,800
97200
100
Promotion of drought resistant crops Training on goats rearing Training irrigation on
52
164,250
150,000
100
dairy Dairy farmers
145
114
500,000
45,225
100
drip Farmers
On site
52
110
150,000.00
138,535.00
100
Monitors refreshed on their roles and work Dissemination of the bulletin and food security situation Project identification, implementation and progress discussed Problem and experience sharing Trained on GMP and farming techniques 12 groups trained on dairy goat rearing 12 groups trained on dairy goat rearing
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Value training
addition Community farming groups
Thegu
20
67
123,225
55,430.00
100
Groups trained on preservation and storage Capacity built to monitor nutritional status among children Trained to become better manager of their projects
Community health workers trainings on nutrition surveillance
Monitors and Mweiga CHWs
71
61
180,000
204,460.00
100
Community & project Project management management committees trainings committees
Naromoru mweiga
and 182
130
245,000
180,300.00
100
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3.3
DROUGHT MANAGEMENT (DM):
GOODS AND EQUIPMENT
3.3.1 Provision of drip irrigation kits In recent years irrigation based agriculture has gained popularity in Kieni. However expansion of small scale irrigation in Kieni has been faced with a number of challenges among them recurrent droughts which results into water shortages. Therefore drip irrigation and other water efficient technologies have potential to greatly improve food security and family incomes. ALRMP is promoting drip irrigation technology with the aim of proving farmers with an option to use irrigation skills to grow high value crops and save water. 20 sets of a acre drip kits, 20 No. plastic water tanks of 1,000 litres each and other accessories were purchased at a cost of Kshs 883,300.00. Installation of drip irrigation kits has been undertaken in the following areas for demonstration purposes: - Mugunda - 2, Gatarakwa - 2, Mwiyogo - 2, Endarasha - 2, and Mweiga - 2 in Kieni West. In Kieni East the areas that benefited were:-: Gakawa - 2, Kiamathaga - 2, Naromoru - 2, Thegu - 2 and Kabaru - 2. Introduction of drip irrigation improved on-farm water utilization at a time when farmers were experiencing severe water scarcity. 3.3.2 Dairy goats development support programme To promote rearing of dairy goats in Kieni, 36 does and 12 bucks, Kenya Alpine breed were purchased and delivered to 7 dairy goat keeping groups in Kieni West and 5 groups in Kieni East with a total number of direct beneficiaries of 259; men -145 and women - 114. 3.3.3 Potato seed multiplication support to Muiguithania women group Muiguithania women group in Thegu location Kieni East has in the past 3 years been involved in bulking of suitable crop varieties such as maize and beans. In 2008 the crop received 350 kg of Tigoni variety seed potato from the Ministry of Agriculture which members intend to bulk and multiply so that each member can acquire this high yielding and disease free potato seed variety. ALRMP contribution was purchase of 8 No. of fertilizer for demonstration purposes worth Kshs 20,000.00. The 350 kg of Tigoni variety seed potato yielded 2,609 kg and the group aim is to bulk and multiply the seed further. 3.3.4 Chicken improvement support Modern poultry farming is very efficient and allows meat and eggs to be available to the consumer in all seasons at a much lower cost than free range chicken production. In support of this initiative, ALRMP procured 3 No. paraffin powered incubators with an average capacity of 300 eggs at a cost of Kshs and delivered to the beneficiaries, 2 groups in Kieni West and 1 group in Kieni East.
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DROUGHT MANAGEMENT (DM) ACTIVITIES MATRIX - GOODS AND EQUIPMENT
Activity
Sub Location Karemeno Ngarariga Kamangur a NGK Kamuhuiri a Mutitu B Ichuga Kamariki Kamiruri Nairutia
Location
Division
Constitue ncy kieni
Provision of drip irrigation kits
KW KE KE KW KE KW KE KW KW KW
Mugunda Gathiuru Gathiuru Lusoi Mugunda Gakawa Mugunda Mugunda mugunda
Quarter of No. of implementat beneficiary ion M F x
Expendit ure (Kshs) 883,300
Completi on status (%) 100
Impacts realized Water conserva tion High value crops planted
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Dairy goats breeding stock purchase - 36 does and 12 bucks
FADC Mbirithi Rwitahnga Wama Embaringo Gakanga Mwihoko Jitegemee Kamangur a Gakawa Rongai hekima KIPAA
Mugunda Mugunda Mugunda Gataragwa Gataragwa Gataragwa Mwiyogo Naromoru Gakawa Gakawa Naromoru naromoru
KW/KE
Kieni
x 96
145
145,200
100
Introduc tion of new breeding bucks to the benefici aries Increase d dairy goat producti on IGA through milk sale Potato seed bulking develop ed IGA through poultry farming/ egg producti on
Potato seed multiplication support to Muiguithania women group Chicken improvement support/purchase of incubators
Thungari
Thegu
Kieni East
Kieni
20
67
20,000
100
Lamuria Karemeno ruirie
Lamuria Mugunda mugunda
KW KW KW
kieni
x 45
55
285,000
100
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3.4
DROUGHT MANAGEMENT (DM):
CIVIL WORKS
3.4.1 Rehabilitation of Kinyaiti Dam Kinyaiti dam is located in Endarasha sub-location, Endarasha location of Kieni West District. The works done were: de-silting, repair of broken embankment, enlarging the reservoir area by raising the spillway level, construction of a cattle trough, provision of a communal domestic water point and fencing around the dam area among other activities at a cost of Kshs 1,900,256.00. The dam capacity is 9,000M has 200 beneficiaries: 102 men and 98 women. Contract for the rehabilitation of Kinyaiti dam was awarded in November 2008. However progress was slow due to wet condition after the dam impounded water in January 2009. Overall the works were completed in March 2009. 3.4.2 Assistance to Thungari water project with pipes Thungari water project is situated in Thungari sub-location, Thegu location of Kieni East District. In May 2009 ALRMP assisted Thungari water project with 300 No. 63mm UPC class C pipes worth Kshs 358,500.00. 3.4.3 Rehabilitation of water distribution system for Lamuria irrigation project The project is situated in Kieni West District, Gatarakwa location. The source of water for Lamuria Irrigation Project is River Ewaso Ngiro which is a perennial river that forms the Eastern boundary of the project area. Contract for Lamuria water pipeline improvement works valued at Kshs 1,992,400.00 was awarded in June 2009. The actual rehabilitation works included: - salvaging 160mm pipes existing on the ground, trench width 0.6M and depth not exceeding 1.5M deep, on normal black cotton soils, laying and backfilling of 1.56 km of 160/110/63mm pipes and construction of lockable standard valve chambers. A provision was also made for pipeline testing and commissioning. The project is expected to benefit 78 men and 47 women. 3.4.4 Construction of Karuthingitu community Dam
Karuthingitu community dam is located in Gatarakwa locations of Kieni West District. Contract for construction of Karuthingitu dam was awarded in June 2009. The construction is complete and the dam has already started impounding water. The scope of works carried included:Excavation of impoundment area , excavation of core trench 80M long, 4M wide and depth not exceeding 1.0M from river bed level, Placing and compacting soil borrow materials in core trench in layers of 200 mm up to bed strip level, Place approved borrow material with recommended moisture content on the embankment, Fabrication and erection of off-take tower and fix 7 lengths of 80mm GI pipes for draw-off pipes. Excavate in normal soil for spillway sill and aprons Construct lockable valve chamber for control valves, Construct a cattle trough 10M long by 1.0M wide by 0.45M deep and plastered on both wall. Provide and fix 7 strands barbed wire gauge 16 and all other accessories are deemed to be included. Planting of grass and indigenous trees around the boundary and water shed. The total cost was Kshs 3,996,380.00. The dam will benefit 500 persons and livestock totaling over 300 cattle and over 3000 shoats. 3.4.5 Simbara Amboni water project Kiguru tank and water pipeline extension Simbara Amboni water project is situated in Mweiga, Kieni West District. Construction of a 100M masonry tank for Simbara Amboni water project at Kiguru was completed at a cost of
Kshs 1.5 million. The water project is expected to benefit 1,000 persons. The water pipeline obtained 100 No. 90mm UPC class C pipes at a cost of Kshs 208,800.00 3.4.6 Kamangura masonry water tank Kamangura masonry tank was built at Gakawa location Kieni East District. Construction of the 135M masonry tank to boost water to the tail end beneficiaries was completed in June 2009 at a cost of 1.9 million and the beneficiaries are 250 persons. 3.4.7 Gatuamba Karicheni water project Gatuamba Karicheni water project in Kieni East received 80 No. 160mm UPC class C worth kshs 482,800.00 3.4.8 Kabati community masonry water tank The community water project is situated in Mwiyogo location, Kabati sublocation in Kieni West District. The community has been supported with the construction of 100M masonry tank and distribution pipes. The project is expected to boost water to the regions of lower Mwiyogo benefiting about 400 persons. 3.4.9 Pipes for Gatarakwa water project Gatarakwa water project was assisted with 60 No. 160mm UPC class C pipes. Cost Kshs 362,100.00 3.4.10 Kabati to Muthuini water pipeline Extension of Kabati Muthuini water pipeline in Mwiyogo location Kieni West was carried out at a cost of Kshs 398,410.00. The pipes were:- i) 100 No. 32mm UPC class D, ii) 118 No. 90mm UPC class C iii) 238 No. 63mm UPC class C and iv) 100 No. 50mm UPC class D.
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DROUGHT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES MATRIX - CIVIL WORKS Activity Sub Location endarasha Location Division Constitue ncy kieni Quarter of No. of implementat beneficiary ion M F x 102 98 Expendit ure (Kshs) 1,900,256 Completi on status (%) 100 Impacts realized Ample water for domesti c and livestoc k stored Water distribut ion improve d to reach tail end benefici aries Water distribut ion improve d to reach tail end benefici aries
Rehabilitation of Kinyaiti Dam
endarasha
KW
Assistance to Thungari water project with pipes
Thungare
Thegu
KE
Kieni
x 20
35
358,500
100
Rehabilitation of water distribution system for Lamuria irrigation project
Gatarakwa
Lamuria
KW
Kieni
x 47
78
1,992,400
100
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Construction of Karuthingitu community Dam
gatarakwa
Mugunda
KW
Kieni
x 290
250
3,996,380
100
Simbara Amboni water project Kiguru tank and water pipeline extension Kamangura masonry water tank Gatuamba Karicheni water project
Kiguru
Mweiga
KW
Kieni
x 490
510
1,708,800
100
Ample water for domesti c and livestoc k stored Storage of clean portable water Storage of clean portable water Water distribut ion improve d to reach tail end benefici aries Storage of clean portable water
Gakawa
Gakawa
KE
Kieni
x 135
115
1,900,000
100
Gaturiri/ro ngai
Naromoru
KE
Kieni
x 187
165
482,800
100
Kabati community masonry water tank
Kabati
Mwiyogo
KE
Kieni
x 250
150
1,978,382
100
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Pipes for Gatarakwa water project
Gatarkwa
Mugunda
KW
Kieni
x 73
47
362,100
100
Kabati to Muthuini water pipeline
Kabati/mut huini
mwiyogo
KW
Kieni
x 250
150
398,410
100
Water distribut ion improve d to reach tail end benefici aries Water distribut ion improve d to reach tail end benefici aries
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4.0
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY INTERVENTIONS
4.1 Kiawara - Muringa water pipeline extension This is an extension of Gataragwa - Mugunda water pipeline in Muringa area of Lamuria sublocation in Gatarakwa location Kieni West. The intervention involves the laying of a 5.6 km pipeline at a cost of Kshs 883,152.00. The pipeline extensions will benefit 120 people: 73 men and 47 women located at the tail end of Gatarakwa - Mugunda water project on lines CM and CZ. In November 2008 ALRMP purchased and delivered pipes and fittings for the Kiawara Muringa water pipeline as indicated here below:- 305 No. 63 mm diameter PVC pipes class C, 120 No. 63 mm diameter PVC pipes class D, 422 No. 50 mm diameter PVC pipes class D and 92 No. 32 mm diameter PVC pipes class E. Trenching, pipe laying, backfilling and landscaping together with construction of the main chambers and fitting of air valves was accomplished through communal work. 4.2 Assessment of impact of livestock in-migration and conflict resolution meetings Extended drought has led to livestock producers in the fragile environments of the Asals facing worsening problems of resource degradation that have rendered their existing strategies inadequate. The common strategy has been for pastoralists to move to areas with higher rainfall where vegetation persists. However, this has become increasing impractical due to establishment of boundaries in demarcated lands, cultivation and increased settled livestock keepers. This in turn has resulted in conflict among the local communities as they compete for the basic resources of pasture and water setting in the need for reconciliation and peaceful co-existence barazas. The initiative was undertaken by the DSG members supported by ALRMP at Kshs 258,260.00 4.3 Thungari borehole submersible pump The bore hole is situated in Thegu location, Thungari sublocation. The project was supported with the replacement of the malfunctioning submersible pump. 1 No. submersible was bought and delivered to the beneficiaries. The District Water Officer assisted the community in undertaking installation of the pump. The project is expected to benefit 175 households. 4.4 Provision of supplementary feeding for malnourished children Malnourished children were assisted with 4 tonnes of unimix which was purchased at a cost of Kshs 299,910.00. The above food supplements were procured and distributed to the most affected areas that had been identified through Muac measurement. The areas that benefited were KE; karemeno/ruirii, kiawara/lamuria, kabati, muthuini/kanyagia, and Uaso Ngiro/Mitero and in KW; Chaka, Naromoru, burguret, Karkuret A and B, mwea and ichuga. other areas that benefitted were all the 11 sentinel sites where data is collected every month. 4.5 Installation of Kamuhiuria borehole water distribution line Kamuhiuria borehole water project is situated in Kieni East. ALRMP supported Kamuhiuria borehole water project with pipes and fittings worth Kshs1,706,470.00. The assistance involved purchase and delively of the following pipes and fittings:- i) 55 No. 50mm GI pipes , ii) 660 No. 63mm UPVC C pipes , iii) 358 No. 50mm UPVC D pipes and iv) Fittings & valve chambers. Installation of Kamuhiuria borehole water distribution line was accomplished in partnership with the beneficiares who provided labour and the District Water Officer who supervised the works.
4.6 Endarasha self help water project The project is situated in Endarasha location of Kieni West District. ALRMP support to Endarasha self help water involved purchase and delivery of 161 No. 160mm PVC pipe class C and fittings for part of the gravity mainline to close an existing gap between Mwiyogo stream and the proposed 225M3 Wamwigucia water tank site valued at Kshs 1,060,261.00. 4.7 Plastic water tanks for Solio ranch settlement community In March 2009 ALRMP purchased and delivered 11 No. plastic water tanks of 10,000 litres capacity each for the former forest squatters from Mt Kenya and Aberdare Forest who were settled in Solio ranch. Purchase and delivery of the tanks was done at a cost of Kshs 660,000.00, while erection of platforms for the above 11 tanks was achieved at a cost of Kshs 362,450.00 The total number of beneficiaries is approximately 12,185 persons. 4.8 Kamangura water project pipeline Kamangura water project pipeline is located in Gakawa location Kieni East District. ALRMP support to this project involved purchase and delivery of 200 No. 110mm UPC class B pipes worth Kshs 400,000.00.
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DROUGHT CONTINGENCY ACTIVITIES MATRIX Activity Sub Location Gatarkwa Location Division Constitue ncy Kieni Quarter of No. of implementat beneficiary ion M F x 73 47 Expendit ure (Kshs) 883,152 Completi on status (%) 100 Impacts realized Water distribut ion improve d to reach tail end benefici aries Reconcil iation and peaceful coexiste nce initiated Constant supply of water Nutritio n status of under 5s improve d
Kiawara - Muringa water pipeline extension
Mugunda
KW
Assessment of impact of livestock inmigration and conflict resolution meetings Thungari borehole submersible pump
Gathiuru Gakawa Endarasha Kimahuri
Gathiuru Gakawa Endarasha kabaru
KE KE KW KE
Kieni
x 55
46
238,260
100
Thungare
Thegu
KE
Kieni
x 20
15
314,250
100
Provision of supplementary feeding for malnourished children
All All sublocation locations s
KE/KW
kieni
x 314
294
299,910
100
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Installation of Gaturiri Kamuhiuria borehole water distribution line
Naromoru
KE
Kieni
x 220
230
1,476,120
100
Endarasha self help water project
Endarasha
Endarasha
KW
Kieni
x 559
555
400,000
100
Plastic water tanks for Solio ranch settlement community
Solio
Solio
Solio
Solio
720
1080
660,000
100
Water distribut ion improve d to reach tail end benefici aries Water distribut ion improve d to reach tail end benefici aries Storage of clean portable water Establis hment of tree nurserie s and agro forestry promoti on
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Kamangura water project pipeline
Gakawa
Gakawa
KE
Kieni
x 135
115
182,091
100
Water distribut ion improve d to reach tail end benefici aries
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DISTRICT COORDINATION UNIT ACTIVITIES
5.1 Nyeri North District Steering Group (DSG) training workshop To provide a forum for Nyeri North DSG members to acquire skills on Drought Management (DM) & Natural Resource Management (NRM) and gain better understanding on the role of the DSG in coordinating and implementing food security interventions, a 2 days training workshop was held from 15th and 16th December 2008 at Government Training Institute (GTI) Embu. A total of 37 participants attended. Following the training Nyeri DSG has been vibrant and effective in carrying out its mandate. Activity Trainee Identity Venue No. of Budgt Expen Status beneficiar (Kshs) d (%) y (Kshs) M F 24 13 350,00 397,22 100 0 5 Remarks
Induction workshop for Nyeri North DSG
DSG members
GTI Embu
DSG mandates and roles clarified.
5.2 Planning workshop for Nyeri North DSG technical committee A 3 days planning workshop was held at the Government Training Institute (GTI) Embu from 18th to 21st March 2009. A total of 17 participants drawn from the following sectors participated: - Agriculture, Livestock, Water, Wildlife/Tourism, Fisheries, Environment and Irrigation. In addition 5 members of ALRMP Nyeri DCU namely: - Drought Management Officer, Data Officer/Analyst, Community Mobilization Officer, Finance and Procurement Assistants will also took part in the workshop. During the workshop the 2009/2010 financial year workplan and budget for ALRMP Nyeri was developed. The workplan was soon after presented, discussed and approved by DSG. Activity Trainee Identity Venue No. of Budgt Expen beneficiar (Kshs) d y (Kshs) M F 13 4 151,25 123,00 0 0 Status (%) Remarks
Planning workshop for DSG technical committee
DSG technical committee members
GTI Embu
100
2009/10 FY workplan developed.
5.3 Participatory monitoring and evaluation of development activities in the district. ALRMP facilitated DSG members to make field visits and monitor development projects in the district. Kshs 397,225.00 was spent on PM&E activities. The PM&E activity added value on DSG operations and further promoted participatory and responsive decision making among Nyeri North DSG members and other stakeholders including all communities living in Kieni.
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ARID LANDS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECT HEAD 298 SUBHEAD 2110: NYERI NORTH DISTRICT MONTHLY EXPENDITURE RETURN AS AT 30TH JUNE 2009 ACCOU NT NUMBE R 1-29821103110202 1-29821103110504 1-29821103111103 1-29821103111001 1-29821102640203 1-28321102649204 1-29821102210701 1-298ACCOUNT PARTICUL ARS Construction of Building Civil Works Purchase of Equipments Purchase of Furniture Drought contingency fund Drought contingency fund EC Training Expenses Transport CUMULATI ALLOCATI VE ON EXPENDITU (KSHS) RE LAST MONTHS CUMM EXP EXP FOR THE MONTH TOTAL EXP COMMITME + NTS COMMITME NTS NET BALANC E
2,625,000.00 15,346,407.0 0
0.00
0.00 5,157,359. 45 2,427,318. 30 10,112,671 .00 4,313,237. 00
0.00
2,625,000. 0.00 00
15,270,030.45
0.00
15,270,030.45
76,376.55 934,444.7 0 166,267.0 0 133,568.2 0
7,675,000.00
6,740,555.30
0.00
6,740,555.30
450,750.00
284,483.00
0.00 2,697,265. 80 1,439,680. 00 3,783,811. 00 644,221.00
284,483.00
0.00
284,483.00
2,940,000.00
2,806,431.80
109,166.00 1,753,892. 00
0.00
2,806,431.80
3,196,000.00
3,193,572.00
0.00
3,193,572.00
2,428.00
4,300,000.00 900,000.00
4,298,761.00 895,736.00
514,950.00 251,515.00
0.00 0.00
4,298,761.00 895,736.00
1,239.00 4,264.00
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21102211201 1-29821102220101 1-29821102210303 1-29821102210203 1-29821102210201 1-29821102210101 1-29821102211101 1-29821102210503 1-29821102210801 1-29821102211103 1-29821102211301 1-298-
Operating Expenses Repair of Vehicles Traveling Expenses Postal & Telegram Exp. Telephone Expenses. Electricity Expenses. Purchase of Stationary Subscription to Newspaper Catering Services Cleaning Materials Bank Charges Maintenance 30,000.00 25,000.00 29,768.00 12,500.00 25,003.00 12,500.00 4,765.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 29,768.00 12,500.00 232.00 12,500.00 206,147.7 5
1,252,800.00
1,046,652.25
660618.25 1,028,345. 00
386,034.00
0.00
1,046,652.25
1,200,000.00
1,185,657.00
157,312.00
0.00
1,185,657.00
14,343.00
15,000.00
13,920.00
12,780.00
1,140.00
0.00
13,920.00
1,080.00 272,417.0 0
696,000.00
423,583.00
321,324.00
102,259.00
0.00
423,583.00
110,200.00
95,029.05
76,554.05
18,475.00
0.00
95,029.05
15,170.95
81,200.00
69,998.80
69,998.80
0.00
0.00
69,998.80
11,201.20
440,000.00
438,758.95
240,495.95
198,263.00
0.00
438,758.95
1,241.05
28,560.00
25,620.00
21,140.00
4,480.00
0.00
25,620.00
2,940.00
75,000.00
74,095.00
59,594.00
14,501.00
0.00
74,095.00
905.00
Nyeri District
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21102220202 1-29821102220205 1-29821102110202
of Plant & Equip. Maintenance of Stations Drought Monitoring
378,000.00
376,079.00
127,670.00
248,409.00
0.00
376,079.00
1,921.00
600,000.00
558,353.70
199,286.70
359,067.00
0.00
558,353.70
41,646.30
GRAND TOTAL (KSHS) SUB - HEAD 2110
43,169,717.0 0
38,638,939.30
19,559,630 .30
19,079,309 .00
0.00
4,530,777. 38,638,939.30 70
Nyeri District
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TRANSPORT FACILITIES The station has two four-wheel motor vehicle and 1 motorcycles as indicated below: (i) Two Vehicles (a) (b) Toyota Land Cruiser GK A940 J - Station Wagon Toyota Land Cruiser GK A141Q - Pick Up
(ii) One Motorcycle
(a)
Yamaha 175 c.c. GK A 090 K
Nyeri District
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OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER MINISTRY OF STATE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NORTHERN KENYA AND OTHER ARID LANDS

ARID LANDS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECT

JULY 2008 - JUNE 2009

PROGRESS REPORT FOR ALRMP NYERI

Arid Lands Resource Management Project

Progress Report July 2008 - June 2009

Arid Lands Resource Management Project

Progress Report July 2008 - June 2009

Main physical features and topography (Altitude)

There are 3 livelihood zones :

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (NRM) NRM TRAINING

Arid Lands Resource Management Project

Arid Lands Resource Management Project

Progress Report July 2008 - June 2009

Dairy goat farmers

Naromoru & Mweiga

School management committees Thungari, Aguthi dam committee Mt climbing

Arid Lands Resource Management Project

Progress Report July 2008 - June 2009

East Eco-tourism groups Kieni West Ecotourism promotion workshop

Kenya Naromoru Mweiga catholic hall 15 10 126,200.00 77,500 100

Upper Ewaso Ngiro WRUAs

Nature Kenya Naromoru Gatarakwa

Mwihoko self help group

Rurichu Aloe group Lamuria

Beekeeping support training

Kieni East & Kieni West beekeepers

Arid Lands Resource Management Project

Progress Report July 2008 - June 2009

NRM GOODS AND EQUIPMENT

Arid Lands Resource Management Project

Progress Report July 2008 - June 2009

Promotion of Rain Water Harvesting

Arid Lands Resource Management Project

Progress Report July 2008 - June 2009

Introduction of fish farming in Thungari, Guara and Kinaki/Kamiru dam

Beekeeping equipment support

Arid Lands Resource Management Project

Progress Report July 2008 - June 2009

Energy saving devices technology promotion

Support to Thegu Mt Kenya environmental conservation group

Arid Lands Resource Management Project

Progress Report July 2008 - June 2009

Support to Mwihoko tree nursery establishment

Establishment of Ichuga Hope Ichuga self help group tree nursery

Thirigitu Mt Kenya environment and conservation network tree nursery

Arid Lands Resource Management Project

Progress Report July 2008 - June 2009

Aloe processing support to Rurichu Aloe and environmental conservation group

Mt Kenya electric Fence support

Mt. Kenya KW Forest

Arid Lands Resource Management Project

Progress Report July 2008 - June 2009

Development of Sericulture based weaving industry

Promoti on of mulberr y in the area Weavin g undertak en as an IGA

Arid Lands Resource Management Project

Progress Report July 2008 - June 2009

DROUGHT MANAGEMENT (DM)

Arid Lands Resource Management Project

Progress Report July 2008 - June 2009

Arid Lands Resource Management Project

Progress Report July 2008 - June 2009