ASAL Humanitarian Network (AHN)

STRENGTHENING RESILIENCE AND CROSS-BORDER COORDINATION

Baringo County

Advancing locally led peace and climate adaptation initiatives

OVERVIEW

Baringo County lies within Kenya’s Rift Valley region, a diverse landscape of lakes, escarpments, and semi-arid lowlands. The county is home to pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities who face overlapping challenges of drought, resource competition, and inter-communal conflict. Despite these pressures, Baringo remains one of the emerging centres of locally led peacebuilding and climate adaptation in Kenya’s ASAL regions.

Through the ASAL Humanitarian Network (AHN), member organizations in Baringo County are leading efforts to build community resilience, support sustainable livelihoods, and foster peaceful coexistence. By working closely with county authorities and civil society networks, AHN members ensure that humanitarian and development actions are inclusive, data-informed, and community-driven.

Organization

  • ASDG – Coalition
  • Beyond Now Organisation

Areas of Focus

  • Peacebuilding and mediation in areas affected by inter-communal conflict.
  • Climate change adaptation and sustainable natural resource management.
  • Livelihood diversification through agriculture, livestock, and small enterprise support.
  • Youth and women empowerment for social inclusion and leadership.
  • Capacity development for local institutions and policy advocacy at county level.

IMPACT AND CHANGE

AHN members in Baringo are helping communities move from conflict and vulnerability toward stability and opportunity. Their interventions link environmental sustainability with social harmony, ensuring that local voices remain central to decision-making and long-term planning.

These initiatives have:

  • Facilitated peace dialogues reducing tensions across pastoralist and farming communities.
  • Supported community-led climate adaptation projects to mitigate drought and restore ecosystems.
  • Empowered women and youth leaders to engage in peacebuilding and development decision-making.
  • Promoted collaboration between county authorities and civil society for integrated ASAL planning.