Lower Eastern Region

Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, and Kajiado counties in Kenya have immense development potential across various sectors. NCCK aims to improve the agricultural potential, with existing value chains. Kitui and Makueni excelling in drought-resistant crops like millet, green grams and sorghum, and fruits respectively, while Machakos is a hub for horticulture. Kajiado, with vast rangelands, supports livestock farming. Promoting renewable energy, particularly solar, presents opportunities due to the region’s arid climate.
Natural Resource Management is another area for growth, with forests, Maasai culture and wildlife attractions, alongside Machakos’ emerging conference tourism sector. The Counties can benefit from proximity to Nairobi by fostering agribusiness and youth skilling for employability. Water scarcity remains a challenge, and the Council is investing in trainings and infrastructure for water harvesting and irrigation.With NCCK’s strategic investments in these areas, the counties will experience sustainable economic growth, creating jobs and improving livelihoods.

Our Priorities

Climate change adaptability

Sustainable Agriculture

Sustainable livelihood options

Governance
and civic
education

Strategic Approaches

Dignified Livelihoods and Capacity Development

Machakos County: Training communities on governance and economic empowerment, addressing water scarcity to improve agriculture. Makueni County: Youth mentorship and job linkages, supporting women in climate-resilient livelihoods like poultry and beekeeping. Kajiado County: Supporting pastoralist communities with climate adaptation strategies for livestock and agriculture. Kitui County: Reforestation efforts and sustainable livelihood alternatives to reduce reliance on sand harvesting and charcoal burning.

Governance, Devolution, Peace and Cohesion

Machakos County: Strengthening community advocacy to hold leaders accountable. Makueni County: Expanding governance training beyond youth to all residents. Kitui County: Advocacy on environmental governance, including regulating sand harvesting and charcoal burning. Kajiado County: Addressing human rights violations in the mining sector and promoting community justice.

Climate Change, Food Security, and Natural Resource Management

Kitui County: Addressing water scarcity through sand dams, sump wells, and tree planting initiatives. Machakos County: Tackling semi-arid conditions and Athi River pollution through environmental conservation. Makueni County: Expanding tree planting and climate-smart agriculture training. Kajiado County: Enhancing resilience against prolonged droughts affecting livestock and agriculture.

Education and Health

Kitui County: Distribution of water tanks to schools and churches to improve sanitation and health. Makueni County: Climate adaptation initiatives targeting women and youth in education and livelihood programs.

Transformational Stories

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Green Hope: The Transforming Power of a Kitchen Garden

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Emmaculate Mutuku – NCCK Helped Me

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Empowering Youth for a Brighter Future: The Impact of the NCCK Linkage Program in Makueni