By John Njue Njiru
For several years, Kyuso framers have endured the pain of looking for pasture. Due to prolonged drought, the only place they can get pasture for their livestock is Mumoni hills which is approximately 12 kilometers from Kyuso.
This year the problem has worsened since the grass that used to be found around Mumoni and Matingani hills is no longer there.
The animals here are surviving on root tubers which are so scarce and expensive for the drought stricken community. Read full detail
Kyuso Maarifa Center is one of ALIN centers and is located in Kyuso district a district that is 60km from Mwingi-Kenya.It Mission is to improve the delivery and utilization of useful information to the people of Kyuso and the surrounding through the application of modern technology.
ALIN Awarded 2011 Access to Learning Award by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
James Nguo, ALIN Regional Director, rejoices after the announcement in San Juan, Puerto Rico by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Photo: © BMGF
Watch video here: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/atla/Pages/2011-atla-award-alin-slideshow.aspx
Saturday, December 5, 2009
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