The livestock market system activity strengthens people’s resilience to shocks and reduces the prevalence of poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. As such, LMS promotes vibrant markets for pastoralists by contributing to inclusive, resilient, and competitive markets. It is being implemented in six counties in northern Kenya namely Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu, Turkana, and Wajir.
From October 2022 to June 2024, LMS is assisting communities in northern Kenya to cope with the devastating effects of five consecutive failed rainy seasons, the coronavirus pandemic, food shortages resulting from the crisis in Ukraine, and any market disruptions that resulted from the August 2022 national elections. The interventions are assisting communities to save on their development gains and to protect livelihoods. LMS is also prioritizing co-investing with the government and leverages the private sector to sustain and scale its impacts.
