Loreng’elup Maternity Unit Update
Following the support from Safaricom Foundation, Loreng'elup maternity unit construction is coming along very well.
Consultations on Conservation of Sibiloi National Park
TBI is partnering with the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) and Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) to carry out community consultations on a new initiative that aims to enhance the conservation of natural resources around Sibiloi National Park. Sibiloi lies on the northeastern shore of Lake Turkana in Chalbi District. The combination of [...]
Ileret Health Centre Renovations Begin
Using the donation from the Australian High Commission, renovations of the Ileret Health Centre are underway as the centre takes on a new face to improve health care provision in the region. The grant has also supported the procurement of furniture and equipment for the maternity ward, which have all been delivered at [...]
Community Consultations on Beekeeping project
The Kerio Delta where the Kerio River enters Lake Turkana is an area with potential for beekeeping. Wild honeybee colonies were observed to be abundant. They were located in Acacia tortilis trees and small caves along the Turwel River. In search of sustainability in the era of climatic changes, TBI engaged in discussions with two communities [...]
First Sale for Nakechichok Women’s Group
After some fairly difficult months, with women being discouraged by their fellow women who viewed the shamba as a waste of time and preferred to burn charcoal which is quick income yet totally unsustainable and contributing to desertification the Nakechichok Women had a reason to celebrate. They were making their first sale; selling [...]
Telesgaye Kitchen Update
The Telesgaye Primary School kitchen is still under construction with the walls and roofing now complete. Only the stoves, water tank, and chimneys remain to be installed.
TBI Mobile Clinic provides HIV prevention education
TBI Mobile Clinic health workers carried out a HIV prevention education session for students from Ileret primary school. TBI Mobile Clinic health workers carried out a HIV prevention education session for students from Ileret primary school. The TBI mobile clinic Nurse, Beatrice, with students displaying reusable sanitary kits donated to the clinic. TBI distributed free [...]
Telesgaye Kitchen Construction Begins
The construction for the Telesgaye Primary School kitchen is now underway with the foundation complete and several courses of brick constructed. The grant was provided by the Ceres Charitable Foundation who have been supporting the infrastructural development at the school for the past two years. Sieslucho Primary School Kitchen Foundation Return to Local Community [...]