LIVESTOCK MARKET SYSTEMS ACTIVITY (LMS)
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funds the Feed the Future Kenya Livestock Market Systems Activity (LMS) in six counties in Northern Kenya – Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu, Turkana, and Wajir. The Activity strengthens people’s resilience to shocks and reduces the prevalence of poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. As such, USAID LMS promotes vibrant markets for pastoralists by contributing to inclusive, resilient, and competitive markets.
From October 2022 to September 2024, USAID 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. USAID LMS is also prioritizing co-investing with the government and leverages the private sector to sustain and scale its impacts.
