Kalobeyei, Feb 20th 2025 (Public Communication and Media Relations)

The County Government of Turkana has officially taken over all projects implemented under the Kalobeyei Integrated Drought Response Program (KDREAM) following their handover by World Vision.

CEC for Water Services, Patrick Losike Lokaimoe, received the projects on behalf of the County Government from World Vision’s Director for Disaster Management, William Omole, during a ceremony in Kalobeyei.

Funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) over a three-year period, KDREAM was jointly implemented by World Vision Kenya, the Department of Refugee Services (DRS), UNHCR, and NRC. The program focused on improving water access, promoting climate-smart agriculture, and enhancing livelihoods.

In his remarks, CEC Lokaimoe expressed gratitude to the funders and implementing partners, acknowledging their significant contribution to improving the livelihoods of both host and refugee communities in Turkana West. He assured stakeholders that sustainability measures were in place, including regular technical assessments to address repair needs and provide guidance to beneficiaries.

“The KDREAM program has greatly contributed to resilience-building as envisioned, and such partnerships should be encouraged,” CEC Lokaimoe emphasized.

KDREAM Project Manager, Engineer Anthony Oyugi, highlighted key achievements of the program, including the construction of a 3.8 km water pipeline, two water pans for sustainable water access, the distribution of seeds, and training on climate-smart agricultural practices. The program also supported poultry farming and the rearing of improved Galla goats to strengthen community livelihoods.

According to a report submitted by World Vision, the program directly impacted 1,246 households and provided water access to over 50,000 livestock, in addition to distributing essential farm inputs.