With support from Netherlands Embassy in Kenya we have launched the RANGE Crisis Modifier to help communities in Marsabit, Samburu and Isiolo prepare for El Niño risks during the Oct–Dec 2026 rains. @NLinKenya #ClimateResilience #AnticipateActProtect

We are excited to be participating in the 6th #NationalAgribusinessSummit together with @HGTKenya & @Gencolivestock Thank you, @NLinKenya and @AsnetKenya for the opportunity to show how we're working in Kenya's ASALs to strengthen resilience through agriculture-led approaches

Building Peace Through Dialogue and Inclusion Today, the @FCDCKenya @RANGEprogramme convened an Experiential Learning and Exchange Forum in #Archer'sPost, Samburu East, bringing together participants from Marsabit Isiolo and Samburu counties. The forum provided a platform for morans, Peace Committees, ward peace committee (WPCs), County officials, Religious leaders, Ward Development Committees (WDCs), and other community leaders to share experiences, strengthen collaboration, and promote peaceful coexistence. Participants reaffirmed that inclusive dialogue, shared responsibility, and community-led peace initiatives are key to preventing conflict and building lasting peace. Peace begins with all of us. Together, we can build safer and more resilient communities.

Every step tells a story of hope, unity, and peace. @FCDCKenya , through the @RANGEprogramme is proud to partner with @RPPL006 and other organisations in supporting the Peace Ultra Marathon (#PUMi)—a powerful journey that brings people together to champion peace, strengthen communities, and inspire collective action. As we run side by side, we're reminded that lasting peace is built through collaboration, resilience, and a shared commitment to a better future. Together, we're running for peace. #PeaceUltraMarathon #PUMi #RunForPeace #FCDC #RANGEProgram #Peacebuilding #PartnershipsForImpact #TogetherForPeace

Frontier Counties Development Council (@FCDCKenya), through the @RANGEprogramme , in partnership with the Regional Pastoralist Peace Link (@RPPL006 ), is supporting the implementation of the flagship Peace Ultra Marathon Initiative (#PUMI) 5th edition 2026- an innovative sports-for-peace platform that uses sport, dialogue, culture, and community engagement to strengthen social cohesion, prevent conflict, and promote peaceful coexistence among pastoralist communities. The three-day programme, taking place in Kipsing, Oldonyiro Ward, Isiolo County, has commenced with Day One community peace dialogues under the acacia trees, bringing together communities that have historically experienced conflict and resource-based tensions to engage in constructive dialogue, rebuild trust, foster reconciliation, and strengthen relationships for lasting peace. The programme will also feature the Peace Ultra Marathon, cultural performances, youth engagement, and peace messaging, creating shared experiences that unite pastoralists communities around a common vision of peaceful coexistence and resilience. #RANGEProgramme #PUMI2026 #SportsForPeace #Peacebuilding #SocialCohesion #CommunityResilience #ConflictPrevention #FCDC #RPPL

Day One in motion. Together, we are building bridges of peace, strengthening unity, and inspiring lasting coexistence among pastoralist communities. #PUMI2026 #RANGEProgramme #SportsForPeace #FCDC #RPPL

The Frontier Counties Development Council (@FCDCKenya ), through the @RANGEprogramme and in collaboration with the Regional Pastoralists Peace Link (@RPPL006) and other peacebuilding partners, convened an Inter-County Youth Peace Dialogue and 32-kilometre Peace Ultra-Marathon. Supported by the @NLinKenya , the initiative brought together more than 200 participants from Isiolo, Samburu and Marsabit counties. Participants included Morans, youths, elders, women and religious leaders, national and county government officials, security agencies, community peace structures, civil society organisations and development partners. Through dialogue, sports, cultural performances and testimonies from reformed Morans, participants reflected on the effects of cattle rustling, retaliatory attacks, drug abuse, youth unemployment and competition over pasture and water. The forum underscored the need to position young people as leaders and active partners in preventing conflict, strengthening early warning systems and promoting peaceful coexistence. The meeting agreed on the following key action points and priorities: 1. Youth representatives will conduct community peace and sensitisation forums in their respective areas. 2. Cross-county youth communication networks will be established and strengthened to support timely information-sharing 3. Communities, local administrators and security agencies will strengthen early warning and early response mechanisms. 4. Stakeholders will advocate for the establishment of a police station in the Kipsing/Mlango area to improve security in identified hotspots. 5. County governments and partners will expand vocational training, entrepreneurship and alternative livelihood opportunities for young people. 6. Communities will promote peaceful sharing and management of pasture, water and other natural resources. 7. Stakeholders will support the implementation of the Sabarwawa Protocol and county peace action plans. 8. Progress on the agreed commitments will be regularly monitored and reviewed. The initiative demonstrated that peacebuilding must go hand in hand with youth empowerment, responsive security systems, sustainable natural resource management and inclusive development. FCDC and its partners remain committed to supporting locally led solutions that transform conflict-affected pastoral corridors into peaceful, resilient and economically vibrant communities. #FCDC #RANGEProgramme

The Frontier Counties Development Council (@FCDCKenya ), together with @MercyCorpsKe implementing the @RANGEprogramme , paid a courtesy call on the Isiolo County Commissioner, Mr. Mwachaunga Chaunga. The meeting provided an opportunity to present an overview of the @RANGEprogramme , its key components and the consortium partnership comprising Mercy Corps, FCDC and the University of @Twente’s Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC). FCDC and Mercy Corps shared progress made under the respective programme outcomes, including interventions supporting sustainable rangeland management, improved land governance, community resilience, peacebuilding and stronger collaboration between communities and government institutions. The discussions highlighted the importance of closer cooperation between national and county government institutions, development partners and local communities in addressing emerging security concerns, promoting peaceful coexistence and strengthening youth participation in peacebuilding. The County Commissioner welcomed the engagement and reaffirmed his office’s commitment to supporting coordinated interventions that respond to community priorities and contribute to lasting peace and stability in the county. @FCDCKenya remains committed to working with government institutions, communities and other partners to strengthen inclusive dialogue, conflict prevention and sustainable development across the frontier counties.

Through the @RANGEprogramme , FCDC is supporting the County Government of Isiolo to develop Implementation Guidelines for the Isiolo County Public Administration Policy. The 17–18 Aug engagement focused on structures, implementation, M&E, compliance, remuneration and ethics,

@RANGEprogramme @FCDCKenya is supporting the ongoing Moran-to-Moran Peace Dialogue, with activities held Friday in Merrile and yesterday at Lontolio, Laisamis Sub-County. Together, we continue building peace, unity and understanding. 🕊️🤝 #MoranToMoran #PeaceDialogue

This is a good initiative towards attainments of peace. Keep it up the wonderful work you're doing. @FCDCKenya @RANGEprogramme

We are pleased to welcome @alseyeebio and Ecovive Farm Africa Limited as our newest private sector partners, marking an important step in building inclusive and resilient market systems across the ASALs bit.ly/4wLvIno

On 3rd July, 2026 Strategies for Northern Development (SND), in partnership with Mercy Corps Kenya through the RANGE, Movement & Mobility, and Promoting Resilience, Inclusivity and Meaningful Engagement (PRIME) Programmes, together with PACIDA, Kenya, convened representatives of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) from Laisamis and Sagante/Jaldesa Wards for a capacity strengthening forum aimed at building stronger, more resilient, and better coordinated community savings institutions. The forum equipped VSLA representatives with practical knowledge and skills in governance, leadership, accountability, transparency, compliance, financial oversight, and sustainability planning. Participants also explored the importance of collective coordination, effective representation, and institutional collaboration in strengthening community-led financial systems and expanding opportunities for inclusive economic growth. A key highlight of the forum was the establishment of the Laisamis and Sagante/Jaldesa Ward VSLA Apex Committee, a unified platform that will strengthen coordination, representation, peer learning, and engagement between community savings groups, government institutions, development partners, and the private sector. The newly elected committee also received capacity building on leadership roles, governance structures, financial oversight, and long-term sustainability planning to support effective stewardship of the apex structure. The training brought together key stakeholders, including the Department of Trade and the Department of Social Services, whose technical sessions enriched participants' understanding of enterprise development, institutional governance, compliance, and pathways for strengthening community-led economic initiatives. Strong Village Savings and Loan Associations are more than community savings groups, they are engines of financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, women's economic empowerment, and household resilience. By strengthening local institutions and fostering collective action, the initiative is helping communities build sustainable livelihoods, improve social cohesion, and enhance their ability to withstand climate and economic shocks. This initiative highlights the power of community leadership and collaboration in advancing locally led development. Strong, well-governed community institutions are essential for building resilient economies and creating lasting opportunities for pastoralist communities. Supported by the @NLinKenya,, the @RANGEprogramme is implemented through a consortium led by @MercyCorpsKe in partnership with the @FCDCKenya, the University of Twente, @PacidaKenya, and Strategies for Northern Development (SND) to strengthen climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, social cohesion, and inclusive economic development across Marsabit County. #VSLA #FinancialInclusion #CommunityResilience #EconomicEmpowerment #WomenEconomicEmpowerment #SustainableLivelihoods #RANGEProgramme #SNDAfrica #MercyCorps #PACIDA #PartnershipsForImpact #SDG1 #SDG5 #SDG8 #SDG13 #SDG17

Today, SND joined partners and communities in commemorating the UN International Day of Cooperatives, bringing together cooperatives from all four RANGE Programme target wards in Marsabit County to showcase their products, innovations, and entrepreneurial potential. Marsabit County Deputy Governor Solomon Gubo Riwe called on communities to embrace cooperatives as drivers of economic growth and urged partners to continue investing in community-led initiatives that strengthen livelihoods and resilience. The event also fostered market and financial linkages between cooperatives, government, private sector actors, and development partners, creating new opportunities for enterprise growth and inclusive local development. @RANGEprogramme @MercyCorpsKe @UTwente @PacidaKenya #InternationalDayOfCooperatives #RANGEProgramme #SNDAfrica #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #CommunityResilience

Excited to announce that we have partnered with @radio_ashe to provide a platform where private sector partners can educate and disseminate best practices to communities in Samburu, Marsabit, Isiolo and beyond. Learn more bit.ly/3SdmcdU

Representatives from 12 Ward Development Committees (#WDCs) across Isiolo, Marsabit and Samburu counties came together to reflect on a journey of local leadership, community-driven development and collective action. Having spent the past year advancing priorities identified and approved by their communities, the WDCs gathered to share experiences, celebrate achievements, reflect on lessons learned and chart the way forward. The WDCs represented Baawa, Lodokojek, Wamba West, Waso, Golbo, Maikona, Sagante/Jaldesa, Laisamis, Charri, Kinna, Ngaremara and Burat Wards. Throughout the workshop, participants took stock of the progress made in implementing ward priorities, highlighting successes, challenges and the practical lessons emerging from efforts to respond to local development needs. Their stories underscored the critical role that community-led structures play in ensuring that development processes remain responsive, inclusive and accountable to the people they serve. Convened by @FCDCKenya through the @RANGEprogramme , the two-day Reflection, Learning and Re-planning Workshop provided a platform for meaningful dialogue, peer learning and strategic planning. Participants reflected on how local leadership structures can work more effectively together to address some of the most pressing challenges facing communities across the region. A key area of discussion focused on strengthening collaboration between WDCs and other community institutions, particularly Community Land Management Committees (CLMCs). Recognizing the interconnected nature of natural resource management, land governance and conflict, participants explored ways of improving coordination and joint action around grazing management, access to water resources, land use planning, conflict prevention and the promotion of peaceful coexistence. These discussions were especially important in the context of increasing pressure on shared resources driven by climate variability, population growth and changing livelihoods. The workshop also offered an opportunity for participants to review existing advocacy plans and sharpen key messages for engagement in county planning and budgeting processes. Discussions emphasized the importance of ensuring that community priorities are effectively represented in decision-making spaces and that development investments respond to the realities and aspirations of local communities. Special attention was given to understanding the needs of marginalized and vulnerable groups and exploring practical ways of strengthening linkages and participation mechanisms to ensure that no one is left behind. Participants reflected on how inclusive development approaches can create opportunities for all community members to contribute to and benefit from development initiatives. In addition, the workshop examined how disaster risk management, climate change adaptation and vulnerability reduction can be more effectively integrated into ward development initiatives. Participants shared experiences and insights on building resilience and strengthening communities' capacity to anticipate, withstand and recover from climate-related and other shocks. The workshop concluded with a comprehensive re-planning exercise for the next financial year. Each ward reviewed its priorities, identified emerging needs and developed actionable plans aligned with county planning and budgeting cycles. Through this process, the WDCs reaffirmed their commitment to promoting inclusive participation, strengthening accountability, mobilizing local solutions and ensuring that community voices continue to shape development decisions and drive sustainable development outcomes across @isioloCounty011 , @MarsabitGov and @SamburuCountyKE counties.

Community-led action continues to drive climate resilience and sustainable land management across Marsabit County through interventions supported by the RANGE Programme. The Dololo Dokatu Self Help Group, established in 2018 and based in Dokatu Village in Sagante / Jaldesa ward, Marsabit County, is among the community groups taking practical steps to restore degraded landscapes while strengthening livelihood opportunities for local households. Through support provided under the RANGE Programme, the group received productive assets and technical support that enabled members to undertake a week-long land preparation and clearance exercise across their 15-acre communal farm. The initiative has laid the foundation for grass reseeding and fodder production efforts aimed at improving pasture availability and promoting sustainable rangeland management. By investing in collective action and community-led restoration, the group is contributing to healthier ecosystems, improved livestock productivity, and enhanced resilience to the impacts of climate variability. The initiative also strengthens local ownership of natural resource management, ensuring that communities play a leading role in safeguarding and restoring the resources upon which their livelihoods depend. The activity reflects the broader vision of the @RANGEprogramme to strengthen climate resilience through locally led solutions that integrate environmental stewardship, sustainable livelihoods, and community empowerment. Supported by the @NLinKenya, the RANGE Programme is implemented through a consortium led by @MercyCorpsKe in collaboration with partners working to strengthen resilience, natural resource governance, and inclusive development across Marsabit County. @FCDCKenya @UTwente #ClimateResilience #RangelandRestoration #SustainableLivelihoods #CommunityLedDevelopment #EnvironmentalStewardship #PastoralistCommunities #RANGEProgramme #SNDAfrica #ClimateAction #SDG13 #SDG15

Today, @midpkenya brought together community groups under the @RANGEprogramme at prestige hotel, for a Review & Reflection Meeting to share lessons from their work and come up with ways of improving the programme implementation.

Strengthening Financial Inclusion and Community Resilience Through Collective Action @FCDCKenya , through the @RANGEprogramme, participated in the VSLA Conference organized by @MercyCorpsKe and Merti Integrated Development Programme (#MID-P) at El-Boran Hotel in Isiolo County. The event convened 50 Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) groups from across the region, creating a vibrant platform for learning, networking, and business growth. The conference showcased the remarkable achievements of VSLA members through exhibitions of locally produced goods, thriving enterprises, and inspiring success stories. These demonstrations highlighted the significant role that community-led savings and lending initiatives play in improving household incomes, creating employment opportunities, fostering entrepreneurship, and strengthening local economies. During the conference, the FCDC team engaged with VSLA groups, financial institutions, government enterprise funds, development partners, and private sector stakeholders to explore pathways for enhancing financial inclusion, expanding market access, and increasing access to business development services for communities across the ASAL counties. The event reaffirmed the importance of VSLAs as catalysts for economic empowerment, particularly for women and youth, while strengthening community resilience and self-reliance. FCDC continues to champion innovative and inclusive approaches that empower communities, unlock economic opportunities, and contribute to sustainable livelihoods across northern Kenya. #FCDC #RANGEProgramme #MercyCorpsKenya

Today, MID-P, in partnership with @MercyCorpsKe through the @RANGEprogramme and PRIME Programme, hosted a VSLA Conference at El-Boran Hotel, bringing together 50 VSLA groups to showcase their products, businesses, and achievements.#VSLA #FinancialInclusion #EconomicEmpowerment