Read more about the article MID-P Annual Report for 2025-A year of Growth and Impact
Issuing of Cheque to Merti Flood Committee

MID-P Annual Report for 2025-A year of Growth and Impact

From empowering communities to strengthening institutional systems, 2025 was a year defined by action and transformation. We are proud to share our Annual Report, capturing the progress, partnerships, and powerful stories behind the numbers.đź“– Explore the full report and see the impact unfold. Mid-P Annual report 2025

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2025 Bi-Annual Learning Brief

As we reflect on our work in 2025, we are proud to share our Bi-Annual Learning Brief, a collection of insights drawn from implementation, community engagement, and continuous reflections. This Learning brief highlights, about MID-P, Message from our leadership, key lessons, and some calls to action that will guide our future actions and strengthen the impact we deliver to the communities we serve. Because learning doesn’t end with implementation, it fuels what comes next. Dive into our Bi-annual learning brief and get to know our programmes and the key lessons learnt from the link below: Bi-Annual Learning Brief (2) (1)

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TENDER REFERENCE: BMZ /SOH/MID-P/2025 –BOREHOLE 1&2

Context of the tender process MID-P is implementing a three-year project (SCORE II) funded by the German Government - Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through Sign of Hope. The project aims to improve the living conditions of the target group in the areas of food security, social cohesion and safety in Isiolo County. The project operates in Seven Wards (Burat, Chari, Cherab, Sericho, Garbatulla, Kinna and Oldonyiro) in Isiolo County. One of the components of the project is to establish two irrigation systems in Merti and Gafarsa. Invitation to tender MID-P is looking for eligible contractors who can drill and equip two Boreholes in Gafarsa and Merti in Isiolo County to establish two irrigation systems. 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. Kindly find more information about the tender from the link below: MID-P Tender Notice - Drillling and equiping of the boreholes.  

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SMP Project ignites capacity development for MID-P in Communication

The Sustainable Model Program (SMP) project, supported by DANIDA in partnership with Danish Refugee Council (DRC), supports five organizations from different parts of the country, focusing on strengthening areas on Finance, MEAL, Governance and Resource Mobilization. Through  targeted support the project isempowering  communication focal persons to improve both internal and external communication capacities. For MID-P this support has translated into  improvements in visibility and stakeholder engagement. Before the start of the SMP project, MID-P did not have a dedicated Communication Officer. This responsibility fell on the already overwhelmed Program Manager, limiting visibility and outreach efforts. In May, 2023, after recognizing this gap, MID-P brought onboard an intern to support the Program Manager in communication activities, after a year, in 2024, MID-P received support to onboard a Communication Officer, where they adopted their intern who was already familiar with the organization to take over implementation of communication activities like photo documentation, writing stories, content creation, development of Communication Plan and managing of MID-P social media platforms. “We had not identified Communication as a gap during the beginning of the SMP Project. We are grateful for the support of DRC for making Communication the fourth area.” Molu Tepo Executive Director The SMP project has created a collaborative learning environment among the five…

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Read more about the article Enhancing Data Management and Communication at MID-P
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Enhancing Data Management and Communication at MID-P

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) under the DRC DANIDA civil society engagement programming supporting the sustainability of equitable and strategic Partner’s project being implemented by Merti Integrated Development Programme (MID-P) has made strides in enhancing its internal systems to support effective communication, collaboration, and data management. With the help of an external consultant, MID-P transitioned to Microsoft 365 Office, which included a shift from web-based email to Outlook, and the introduction of SharePoint for enhanced document management and collaboration. The transformation has streamlined processes across departments and improved reporting and data verification, particularly for the MEAL team. The integration of Microsoft 365 Office has brought about several key improvements in MID-P's operations that includes; the migration from a web-based email system to Microsoft Outlook has simplified communication at MID-P. The Outlook platform offers better organization, faster communication, and seamless integration with other tools in the Microsoft suite. As a result, email management has become efficient, allowing staff to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. SharePoint has been set up with five specific folders (Program Reports, Proposal, Audit Reports, MID-P Policies, Communications with Photos, and Success Stories). This organizational structure has made it easier for MID-P staff to store, access,…

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Enhancing Compliance and Efficiency

Financial and procurement management is crucial for any organization. It ensures transparency, accountability, and efficiency in resource utilization. Acknowledging the need for improvement, MID-P, through DRC DANIDA civil society engagement programming supporting the sustainability of equitable and strategic Partners, engaged a consultant to review and update its Finance and Procurement Manual. The consultancy aligned existing policies with the current best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging financial and procurement trends, ultimately enhancing internal controls and governance. The last review of the Manual was done in 2017; it was outdated and requires updates to reflect the latest compliance requirements and operational efficiency strategies. Key areas such as indirect cost recovery (ICR), procurement of goods and services, and financial reporting have not been adequately addressed. This created operational challenges, including inefficiencies in procurement processes, risks of non-compliance with donor regulations, and limited clear guidance on emerging financial management aspects. Additionally, staff members encountered difficulties in navigating procurement procedures, leading to inconsistencies and inefficiencies in supplier selection, contract management, and cost optimization. The absence of standardized guidelines also made it difficult to ensure accountability and transparency of financial transactions. The updated Finance and Procurement Manual now incorporates critical areas such as Indirect Cost Recovery (ICR), procurement of goods and services, financial reporting standards, contract…

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MID-P Goes Digital: A New Era in Procurement of Goods and services

MID-P, a local organization dedicated to empowering communities through inclusive development, faced critical gaps in its internal systems, particularly in procurement. From the inception, the absence of a dedicated Procurement Officer led to delays in procurement at MID-P. As the organization expanded its footprint, it became clear that a more reliable and transparent system was needed to meet growing operational demands. In 2024, the Sustainability Model Programme (SMP), implemented by MID-P through the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) with funding from DANIDA, initiated a transformative journey to digitalize and strengthen MID-P procurement system. A Syncserv consultancy firm was contracted to support the setup and rollout of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system tailored to the procurement component. At the time, MID-P had no dedicated procurement focal person, which posed a challenge to implementation and coordination. To address this, the organization recruited a procurement intern in January 2025, who was actively involved in supporting the ERP system rollout. Recognizing the intern’s contribution and the importance of having a dedicated procurement lead, MID-P formally absorbed the intern as a staff member in March 2025. Alongside the ERP rollout, two days physical training sessions were held for programme, finance, and procurement staff. The training equipped them to navigate the system, submitting requests, tracking approvals,…

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Read more about the article Taking the Bull by the Horns: Community-Led Flood Mitigation in Merti, Isiolo County
Figure 1Ewaso Nyiro River at Gotu Bridge

Taking the Bull by the Horns: Community-Led Flood Mitigation in Merti, Isiolo County

The Ewaso Nyiro River, flowing from the central highlands of Kenya from Mount Kenya, and the Aberdare Ranges, breathes life across 210,000 square kilometre (km²) of arid and semi-arid lands. For the Waso Boran communities of Merti Sub-County in Isiolo, the river is sacred — a nurturing mother, provider of water for people, livestock, smallholder farming, and biodiversity. But she has become volatile. In recent years, severe land degradation, invasive species like Prosopis juliflora, and climate change have turned the once-gentle river into a raging flood threat. As deforestation and erosion worsen, so does the river’s fury.   From April 2024, the Ewaso Nyiro River overflowed its banks at Godh Rupa and Malka Funan, leaving 763 households displaced in Merti Sub-County, with Merti town particularly hard hit, seeing 570 families rendered homeless. Sericho and parts of Garbatula at Malka Daka-Gafarsa area were also cut off as the river changed its course, and several boreholes and schools were severely affected. The entire village of Iresaboru had to be relocated to a new area, while Badana village remains inaccessible and marooned. These repeated natural disasters, characterized by submerged bridges, cut-off communities, destroyed homes, and loss of livelihoods, have instilled a profound sense of fear and urgency among the people of Merti. Rather…

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SoH_MID-P Baseline Survey Final Report

The "Promoting Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Livelihoods" project, implemented by Sign of Hope (SoH) in partnership with Merti Integrated Development Programme (MID-P), aims to improve the living conditions of communities in Isiolo County, Kenya. The project targets seven wards—Chari, Cherab, Sericho, Garbatulla, Kinna, Burat, and Oldonyiro—focusing on food security, social cohesion, and sustainable land use. Isiolo County, primarily arid and semi-arid, faces challenges such as recurrent droughts, resource degradation, and conflicts over land and water, necessitating urgent climate adaptation measures. The project seeks to enhance climate-resilient livelihoods, establish sustainable land and natural resource management systems, and strengthen local governance structures. It aims to empower marginalized groups, particularly women and youth, while ensuring conflict-sensitive interventions that promote social cohesion and peaceful co-existence. Below is a report for the Baseline Survey conducted: SoH_MIDP Baseline Survey Final Report March 2025 (1)  

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