Agency for Pastoralists Development - APaD

With funding from the Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia under the Karamoja STRONG Project, APaD, in partnership with the Danish Refugee Council Kenya Programme, conducted participatory community mapping exercises in Lokiriama Sub-County (Kotaruk, Lorengkipi, and Lokiriama), Pokot North Sub-County (Lokitonyala, Alale), and Moroto (Rupa and Katikekile sub-counties).

The exercise aimed to support community-led identification of key natural resources, climate-related vulnerabilities, conflict hotspots, and existing resilience mechanisms within the cross-border region.

Engaging a wide range of participants, including the Assistant County Commissioner, Chiefs, Village Administrators, youth, elders, and persons with disabilities, the process used round-table discussions and focus groups, disaggregated by gender, age, and livelihood.

Key objectives included:
✔️ Identifying peace-promoting local structures and stakeholders
✔️ Mapping available resources and gaps in services
✔️ Understanding the dual impact of conflict and climate change
✔️ Capturing the community’s priorities and pressing issues

These insights are crucial for shaping future interventions that are locally rooted, inclusive, and sustainable in promoting peace and climate resilience.