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    on 19th August, 2024, we were visited by  the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) team from  Isiolo regional office, led by the Regional Coordinator, Mr. Nahason, and the Programme Officer, Mr. Somo. Our Executive Director, Cecilia Otwane (Gender officer),  Mercy Mukami (Project officer), and Mohamed Duba ( Fundraising Officer) received the team. The NGEC team praised MID-P for making a significant impact in Isiolo county when it comes to gender issues. Among the achievements they recognized were the establishment of a Gender Desk at Garbatulla Police Station and MID-P's support for various gender coordination activities. NGEC highlighted their shared interest with MID-P in working with special interest groups and supporting the county in developing various gender policies. Our Areas of collaboration with NGEC include: Strengthening protection structures such as the Gender Technical Working Group (GTWG)  Capacity building for staff Building partnerships on issues related to special interest groups Supporting gender inclusion interventions Research and knowledge management They also brought us  gifts of several resource books and promised to recommend MID-P for membership in the National Gender Technical Working Group. With gender being mainstreamed in all our programmes as a cross cutting theme, we are looking forward to more collaboration with the NGEC team both at the regional…

TENDER REFERENCE: GFFO /SOH/MID-P/2024 – 2 Merti Integrated Development Program (MID-P) is announcing an open tender -Completion of the Korbesa water supply in Cherab Ward in Isiolo County. Invitation to tender MID-P is looking for eligible contractors who can complete the rehabilitation of Korbesa water supply in Isiolo County. This Request for bids is open to all legally-constituted companies that can provide the requested service and have legal capacity to deliver in the country, or through an authorized representative. Below are the Advert with BOQ for the work.   Download the Tender here Tender Notice for completion of Korbesa water project (1)

Extreme climatic conditions, the profound impacts of the minimal annual rainfall, erratic and intense rain and persistent high temperatures throughout the year, have had overwhelming effects on the environment and livelihoods of ASAL communities. The recent drought of 2022 followed by the rapid onset of floods in late 2023 ushered in one of the most dire humanitarian crises witnessed in most parts of ASAL Kenya in decades. The community in Kulamawe has prided itself on its resilience in the face of the changing climate. As one walks in the village, you get to see the relentless spirit of a community that values their livestock. At the borehole you will find them watering their camels, goats and cows as the women and girls fetch their jerrycans of water to be used at home. Their relentless spirit was put to the test with recent floods that descended upon the area leaving destruction in its wake. The flood waters had uprooted trees and washed away sections of the piping infrastructure that carry water to the communal watering points. As the water subsided, the extent of the damage became clear. Sections of the pipes were uncovered while others were swept away, compromising the access to clean water for the households and their livestock.  Not…

Ngaramara ward planning committee (WPC) presented their Ward development plan during USAID team led by their mission Director and other IPs visit which elaborated what they so far implemented and completed, ongoing projects and pending activities. They clearly explain their role as advocate for community interest and how they are influencing both Governments and partners. The mission Director assured USAID's support to achieve their aspiration and Directed LMS and its partners to give 2% of their budget as administrative cost to WPC and directly channel to their accounts. County government of isiolo also pledged 3% once the WPD bill is passed into law. The mission director also proposed the WPC name changed to ward committee for sustainable development (WCSD) because their work is beyond planning and implementation. Bulla pesa WPC also attended the meeting and presented their achievements and challenges.

Wabera WPC, a newly constituted urban ward has been receiving various capacity building training from Merti Integrated Development Programme (MIDP) under the auspices of Livestock Market System (LMS) programme. As stipulated in the 10-steps WDP model the committee has received ward development planning workshop, Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR) training as well as market systems development training.  The reports from these training have been consolidated and validate at community sessions carried out across clusters of villages in the ward. The consolidated report forms the basis of drafting ward development plans.  Additional MID-P conducted Governance and Advocacy training for Wabera WPC and local stakeholders on 20th January 2022. The training brought together 45 participants (18 men and 27 women) drawn from various local self-help groups, religious leaders, youth and women as well as people living with disability. The objective of the training is to equip Wabera WPC with skills on Governance and advocacy which entails topics like county budget cycle, public participation, Isiolo county Climate Change Fund Act 2018 and key advocacy approaches as well as engaging media for publicity. The WPC were taken through the role and responsibilities of WPC as stipulated in the Isiolo county climate change act 2018. Among the functions of WPC include but not limited to…

Today (November 9, 2021) Bulapesa Ward Planning Committee (BWPC) submitted a Memorandum to the Isiolo County Assembly Budget Committee Chairperson.  Bulapesa Ward was left out of the ADP 2022-2023. The Committee consulted the community and used the Ward Sector priorities to prepare the Memorandum. BWPC becomes a new kid on the block in the matters of the County Budgeting process and the leadership must live up to challenge to sustain the advocacy effort in enhancing public participation. This is an excellent learning opportunity for other Ward Planning Committees. BWPC was formed in June 2021 in compliance with the Isiolo County Climate Change Fund Act 2018. The support was provided by USAID through Livestock Marketing System (LMS) -Strengthening Community Capacities and Resilience and Growth (SCCRG) of Mercy Corps. (Bula pesa ward planning committee present memorandum to Isiolo County Assembly budget committee chair for FY 2021/2022)