SEED SYSTEM

SEED SYSTEM
Most of the seed in the recent past used by the small scale who form the majority of the farming population In Kyuso is either own saved seed .Some farmers uses seeds from the ministry of agriculture office where drought resistance seeds are given which includes Katumani Maize, sorghum, sweet potatoes ,cow peas ,green grams .The farmers here value this seeds in terms of the number of crop grown and maturity period .Education on growing crops of different maturity has been done to ensure regular food supply and spread of labour demand evenly during the seasons. The farmers use indigenous knowledge to preserve the own-saved seed such as using the local indigenous tree species such as Neem, pepper and finger euphobia. The labour in Kyuso is provided by the family and also the community where the residents are invited to assist in planting, weeding and so many activities. The local seed varieties is well adapted to specific conditions of the area but due to lack of rainfall for the last four years seasons there has been no seed in store and hence opted to the seed from the ministry .Ensuring the security of the seeds in the household is the responsibility of women although men are supposed to prepare storage facilities (granary) locally known as ‘Kisomba’ for both grain and seeds.

Where we are Heading to

There has been several cases of abortion in the world. This vice has caused several lifes of people. In Kenya Aphia II eastern started peer education in Schools where they train the students and pupils on the danger of abortion. The play was performed by Peers Nthangani Primary school in Kyuso district of Kenya.
It aims at enlightening the viewers on the dangers of Abortion.

Water situation in Kyuso

The video progamme aims at encourage people to adopt other water harvesting method such as rock catchment. The water situation in Kyuso which is in eastern province of Kenya is very severe since the only source of water was from earth dam and pans but now there has been introduction of rock catchments

iPOD Gadget Impact in Kyuso

By John Njue

As the technology improvement takes place, Kyuso community is not left behind. Kyuso community center is situated in Kyuso district, which is one of the smallest and youngest districts created recently in eastern parts of Kenya. Kyuso is located approximately 67 kilometers from Mwingi town.

The Ipod technology hit the communities around the district early July 2009, unleashing both technology and information on livelihoods and climate change. The gadget was highly received with curiosity and enthusiasm by the community members. Nobody had ever seen such a gadget in the area See full details>>

ALIN AN IMPORTANT STAKEHOLDER IN FOOD SECURITY IN KYUSO

By John Njue

ALIN is one of the stake holders highlighted in solving food security problem in Kyuso district. According to the meeting that took place at Mivukoni division of Kyuso district, ALIN was congratulated for the information disseminated. The meeting was organized by WEM integrated health services (WEMIHS) in collaboration with the ministry of agriculture- Kyuso

Impacts of Climate Change on Livestock in kyuso

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

Climate Change And Land Cultivation In Kyuso District

Kyuso District is located in the Eastern parts of Kenya, where drought is one of the main problems affecting farming processes. According to the history of community members, the area used to receive enough rainfall and there were no drought problems. Food in the farms was doing well and there were minimal crop pests and diseases. But the rains have been reducing each passing year and currently the rains have become so scarce and unpredictable. This factor affected food production and as a result, subjects members of the community to food dependency. See Full Detail >>

What Kyuso residents say about climate change.

By John Njue
Water is life, that is one fact that we can never over emphasize and both human beings and animals cannot survive without it. All the same, most arid and semi arid regions in Kenya continue to experience severe water shortages and as a result, there have been many assumptions as to what is causing the water shortages. To the people of Kyuso which is an arid and semi-arid area, they have attributed the changes in water levels and water shortages to climate change. See Full Details >>

Climate Change and Religion in Kyuso

By John Njue
It is said that there has been gradual change in the rainfall patterns since 1997 after the El-nino rain. The residents say that there has been unpredictability and uncertainty of the climate. Research has found that climate change has got a lot of effects/impacts and people are trying their level best to adapt to these change. Check full Detail >>