KCB Foundation Executive Director Jane Mwangi with Millennium Water Alliance Director Rafael Collejas [Photo/citizentv.co.ke]
The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Foundation has joined a major partnership that will benefit thousands of livestock farmers in five counties in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya.This will see farmers access improved water and sanitation facilities as well as training and credit facilities.Through its Mifugo Ni Mali- Livestock is wealth programme, the KCB Foundation will work with Millennium Water Alliance (MWA) to enhance farming in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs).The programme is expected to transform the lives of residents in the five counties of Isiolo, Turkana, Garissa, Wajir and Marsabit.“Through this strategic partnership, we foresee productive and sustainable commercialised livestock and water sectors in the targeted counties. There is a great untapped potential in the counties. We believe this will contribute to an enhanced economic status for the households and the counties as a whole,” KCB Foundation Executive Director Janep Mwangi said after signing of the agreement with Millennium Water Alliance (MWA).MWA Executive Director Mr Rafael Callejas echoed the importance of the partnership."We are looking at changing livelihoods through innovative business models. The small-scale entrepreneurs will also have more opportunity for training on getting and managing credit.” he said.Farmers and residents from Isiolo, Turkana, Garissa, Marsabit and Wajir counties which have for a long time suffered drought will benefit from this deal.