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KENYA TRANSITION INITIATIVE SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE DEVOLUTION ACTIVITIES The Kenya Transition Initiative provides fast, flexible and uniquely targeted assistance to Kenyan state and non-state actors conducting innovative devolution activities. The Initiative works through its office in Nairobi to provide support to local organizations, predominantly through grants. DEMOCRACY, RIGHTS, AND GOVERNANCE In August 2010, more than 12 million Kenyans voted in a referendum which adopted a new Constitution mandating sweeping changes. Again, in March 2013, more than 12 million Kenyans voted for a new,
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representative government that includes county governors, county assemblies, National Assembly members including women’s representatives, a Senate, as well as a new President. USAID will continue supporting these millions of Kenyans to achieve the envisioned reforms, gender equity, and the devolution of authority and budgetary resources to new county level governments. Americans share Kenyans’ belief that participatory governance will address the historical injustices that fueled past violence and will enable accelerated and inclusive economic development for all Kenyans.
POPULATION AND HEALTH USAID invests in population and health programs that improve the survival, well-being and productivity of
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the Kenyan population – especially for poor, marginalized, and underserved communities. USAID partners with the Government of Kenya at the national and county levels to reduce the burden of major infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, address the main causes of childhood disease and maternal mortality, and meet family planning needs. This includes crosscutting work to strengthen health care systems and capacity, supporting national government to formulate key policies and guidelines, and assisting counties to better plan, manage, and finance quality health services to meet local needs.
In Laikipia County, 69,160 hectares of land are under community conservation management thanks to USAID support for the Northern Rangelands Trust. Community conservancies have generated $256,000 through naturebased enterprises to improve livelihoods and attracted $141,000 in private sector investment in ecotourism. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Laikipia’s natural resources are some of the country’s most valuable assets, with the rural population overwhelmingly dependent on them for their livelihoods. USAID brings together government, communities and the private sector to improve natural resource management to support more sustained use, contributing to economic growth and food security. This includes improving community management of conservation landscapes and ecosystems, reinforced by improved environmental services payment systems, and the pursuit of development efforts that rely on clean energy. EDUCATION AND YOUTH USAID supports programs that provide youth with leadership training, health services, conflict mitigation strategies, and workforce programs. USAID supports innovative private sector-led scholarship and mentorship programs for orphans and vulnerable children that empower the next generation. NATIONAL AND POLICY PROGRAMS Underpinning the front line programs that USAID supports at the county level are dozens of national level and policy programs that support health systems strengthening, education, legislative and regulatory work, civil society strengthening and the procurement of health commodities such as antiretroviral drugs and mosquito nets.
PARTNERING WITH USAID USAID partners with non-governmental organizations, private sector enterprises, and government entities that successfully respond to competitive solicitations. USAID posts solicitations on two public websites: www.fbo.gov and www.grants.gov. Search for Kenya to find the relevant solicitations. In the early years of devolution, USAID assistance to counties will be delivered through USAID partners. Some of these partners, listed on the back page, already have offices or field staff working in Laikipia County. Others may work out of Nairobi, but are able to offer technical assistance in Laikipia County. To learn if a USAID partner can help you address a specific challenge or take advantage of a specific opportunity, start by talking to USAID. Here is contact information for the USAID staff with whom you can speak: Strengthening working relations with national bodies such as the Parliament, Transition Authority, National Cohesion and Integration Commission
John Smith-Sreen Jsmith-sreen@usaid.gov 020 862 2853
Capacity building for county preparedness
John Langlois Jlanglois@usaid.gov 020 862 2105
Conflict, Mitigation and Reconciliation
Sam Kona skona@usaid.gov 020 862 2482
Building effective working relations with county civil society organizations. Improving public outreach and citizen engagement
Monica Azimi, USAID mazimi@usaid.gov 020 862 2005
Promoting gender equity and women’s empowerment
Betty Mugo Bmugo@usaid.gov 020 862 2394
Strengthening Health Systems at the County Level
Maria Francisco MFrancisco@usaid.gov 020 862 2360
Prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS
Rene Berger Rberger@usaid.gov 020 862 2258
Improving maternal health and child health services
Sheila Macharia Smacharia@usaid.gov 020 862 2234
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria
Kaendi Munguti kmunguti@usaid.gov 020 862 2292
Youth empowerment, youth livelihoods, youth access to finance
Winifred Adhiambo wadhiambo@usaid.gov 020 862 2016
Scholarships and leadership training for orphans and vulnerable children
Lucy Kithome lkithome@usaid.gov 020 862 2249
Increasing access to education for marginalized children
T. Wambui Gathenya tgathenya@usaid.gov 020 862 2268
Improving reading outcomes in the early grades
Chris Pagen Cpagen@usaid.gov 020 862 2755
Feed the Future
Millie Gadbois mgadbois@usaid.gov 020 862 2000
Expanding private sector opportunities and stimulating investment with county government incentives
Benson Kimithi bkimithi@usaid.gov 020 862 2243
Wholesale market operations, agriculture input services, and linking small holder farmers to domestic and export markets
Harrigan Mukhongo Hmukhongo@usaid.gov 020 862 2245
Protecting wildlife and natural resources; strengthening working relations with Kenya Wildlife Service
Enock Kanyanya Ekanyanya@usaid.gov 0714 606 526
Resilience and disaster management
Isaac Thendiu Ithendiu@usaid.gov 020 862 2255
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USAID supports 7,284 Laikipia children orphaned, or left vulnerable, by HIV/AIDS
USAID supports the International Small Group Tree Planting Program to develop and monitor carbon off-set methods that earn greenhouse gas credits in the global market. The program, which started in Laikipia in 2004, provides regular cash payments to compensate close to 8,500 farmers for planting and nurturing trees for long-term growth
In Laikipia County, 78 health workers received training to improve quality of care with support from USAID
Prepared by: USAID/KENYA GIS Facility Nairobi, May 2013
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In Laikipia County, the U.S. Government supports 2,323 people on antiretroviral therapy, improves drug supply chains, and increases access to HIV/AIDS counseling and testing
An estimated 38,000 hectares of land is now under improved land management practice thanks to USAID’s support of the Laikipia Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program
In Laikipia, 11,337 pregnant women received services to prevent the transmission of HIV from mother to child – an important step towards achieving an AIDS-free generation in Laikipia
USAID supports 68 Laikipia youth through Equity Bank’s Wings to Fly Scholarship Program
The boundaries and names used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the U.S. Government
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USAID-SUPPORTED PROGRAMS ACTIVE IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY POPULATION AND HEALTH PROGRAM
Alice Micheni, USAID Tel: 020 862 2231 Email: amicheni@usaid.gov
APHIAplus Nuru ya Bonde (Rift Valley)
Kenya Pharma
Ruth Odhiambo, Director Tel: 0710 150765 Email: rodhiambo@aphiarift.org
Steve Hawkins, Chief of Party Tel: +1 (202) 955-3300 Email: shawkins@chemonics.com
Dr. Isabella Yonga, USAID Tel: 020 020 862 2380 Email: Iyonga@usaid.gov
James Batuka, USAID Tel: 020 862 2420 Email: jbatuka@usaid.gov
Mentor Mothers Reducing Infections through Support and Education Project
Partnership for an HIV-Free Generation
Nicole Fulton, Chief of Party Tel: 0723 803 508 Email: nicole.fulton@m2m.org Isabella Yonga, USAID Tel: 020 862 2380 Email: iyonga@usaid.gov
Leadership, Management, and Sustainability
Rosemarie Muganda-Onyando, Chief of Party Tel: 020 387 7177 Email: RMuganda@path.org Rene Berger, USAID Tel: 020 862 2258 Email: Rberger@usaid.gov
DEMOCRACY, RIGHTS, AND GOVERNANCE PROGRAM
Karen Caldwell, Chief of Party Tel: 0703503359 Email: kcaldwell@msh.org
Peace Initiative Kenya
Peter Waithaka, USAID Tel: 020 862 2330 Email: pwaithaka@usaid.gov
Jebiwot Sumbeiywo, Director Tel: 020-862-2394 Email: Jebiwot.Sumbeiywo@rescue.org
Funzo Kenya
Betty Mugo, USAID Tel: 020-862- 2394 Email: bmugo@usaid.gov
Dr. James Mwanzia, Chief of Party Tel: 0713 817 938 Email: jmwanzia@intrahealth.org
Uraia Civic Education
Peter Waithaka, USAID Tel: 020 862 2330 Email: pwaithaka@usaid.gov
Grace Maingi, Chief of Party Tel: 020 213 5561 E-mail: gmaingi@uraia.or.ke
Nutrition & HIV Program
Zephaniah Aura, USAID Tel: 020 862 2000 Email: zaura@usaid.gov
Dr. David Mwaniki, Chief of Party Tel: 020 1462 0402 Email: dmwaniki@fhi360.org Rolf Campbell Insta Products (EPZ) Limited Tel: 045 22961/2 Email: rolf.campbell@yahoo.com
Kenya Political Processes Strengthening Program John Tomaszewski, Chief of Party Tel: 0727 588 050 Email: jtomaszewski@iri.org
Ruth Tiampati, USAID Tel: 020 862 2226 Email: rtiampati@usaid.gov
Zephaniah Aura, USAID Tel: 020 862 2000 Email: zaura@usaid.gov
Health Commodities and Services Management
Shujaaz.FM Multimedia Youth Communications Initiative
Dr. John Chimumbwa, Chief of Party Tel: 020 271 4839 Email: jchimumbwa@msh.org
Rob Burnet, Director Tel: 0726 -052-372 Email: rob.burnet@wts.co.ke Monica Azimi, USAID Tel: 0724-256-758 Email: mmcqueary@usaid.gov
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EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAM Wings to Fly Scholarship Program Ms. Ivy Mwai Tel: 0711 026 000 Email: ivy.mwai@equitygroupfoundation.com Dr. Lucy Kithome, USAID Tel: 020 862 2249 Email: lkithome@usaid.gov
Global Give Back Circle Catherine Kiganjo, Chief of Party Tel: 0722 168 480 Email: catherine.kiganjo@kcdf.or.ke Dr. Lucy Kithome, USAID Tel: 020 862 2249 Email: lkithome@usaid.gov
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Laikipia Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation Program Dr. Mordecai Ogada, Executive Director Tel: 0722 823 998 Email: executivedirector@laikipia.org
Northern Rangeland Trust Support Mike Harrison, Chief Executive Officer Lewa Conservancy Tel: 0724 614 046 Email: mike.harrison@nrt-kenya.org Beatrice Wamalwa, USAID Tel: 0721 371357 Email: bwamalwa@usaid.gov
Kenya Wildlife Conservation Project Munira Bashir, Assistant Director Tel: 0722 461 412 Email: munira@kws.go.ke Beatrice Wamalwa, USAID Tel: 0721 371 357 Email: bwamalwa@usaid.gov
The International Small Group and Tree Planting Program Ben Henneke, Clean Air Action Corporation Phone: 0724 253 320 Email: benhenneke@cleanairaction.com Enock Kanyanya, USAID Phone: 020 862 2341 Email: ekanyanya@usaid.gov
Beatrice Wamalwa, USAID Tel: 0721 371 357 Email: bwamalwa@usaid.gov
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