Renovations of the Ileret Health Centre staff quarters and installations of fixtures for the new ward are moving on very smoothly. Furniture and equipment for the ward has arrived at Ileret and been installed, awaiting official use in May. The Health Centre has gotten a total face-lift with the newly renovated staff quarters [...]
Following the support from Safaricom Foundation, Loreng'elup maternity unit construction is coming along very well.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]