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ICPALD at the 2025 Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Kitale National Show
October 8-11, 2025 (KITALE, Kenya) ICPALD facilitated the showcasing of value-added rangeland products from cross-border pastoral communities in Kaabong District-Uganda and Kapoeta East County-South Sudan during the four-day ASK Kitale National Show. The event provided a regional opportunity for 16 community members to expand their market base, enhance visibility of their products and create awareness […]
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PASSAGE Project Students Review Meeting
October 3, 2025 (NAIROBI, Kenya) Our PASSAGE Project brought together a transdisciplinary team of academic and technical partners for a one-day post-graduate research dissemination and progress review meeting. “From this forum we can gauge what can be of actionable benefit from the student’s work and also provide them with meaningful feedback”, said Dr. Dereje Wakjira […]
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ICPALD, SPARC & Jameel Observatory Conference on Building Resilience & Prosperity of Pastoralists & Dryland Communities
October 2, 2025 (NAIROBI, Kenya) ICPALD, SPARC and Jameel Observatory held a policy and practice dialogue focusing on the sustainable development of drylands. Co-convened by the three institutions, the event took place on October 1st & 2nd, 2025 at the Movenpick Hotel in Nairobi. In opening, H.E. Mohamed Abdi Ware, IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary, said, […]
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October to December 2025 Rangeland Forage Prediction
The October to December 2025 rangeland forage prediction points to regeneration & better pasture conditions expected along: . Northeastern Uganda (Kaabong, Karenga, Kotido, Napak, Abim, Amudat, & Nakapiripirit districts) Somalia (Bardera & Elwaq) Southeastern South Sudan (Kapoeta North, Kapoeta South & Budi) Kenya (West Pokot & Moyale KE) Southern Ethiopia (Miyo, Moyale & Filtu) . […]
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South Sudan Policy Makers’ Meeting on the Ratification of the IGAD Protocol on Transhumance
September 2-3, 2025 (RAJAF, South Sudan) With funding from the European Union, ICPALD held a two-day South Sudan Policy Makers’ session on the ratification of the IGAD Transhumance Protocol, bringing together national parliamentarians and experts from line ministries. In opening on behalf of IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Head of Mission to South Sudan David […]
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GHACOF71: Livestock Sector – Analysis of Sectoral Implications, Impacts & Advisories /Response Strategies for Oct-Dec (OND) 2025 Season
OND 2025 Climate Outlook – Wetter vs Drier Scenarios ✅ Wetter than Normal – Key HighlightsOpportunities: Pasture & water regeneration, improved livestock body condition, food & income security (SE South Sudan, NE Somalia, SW/NE Uganda). Risks: Flooding, mudslides (SW Uganda), vector-borne diseases (RVF, LSD, trypanosomiasis), parasites, snake bites, and infrastructure disruption in flood-prone areas. Strategic […]
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Ethiopian Policy Makers’ Meeting on the Ratification of the IGAD Protocol on Transhumance
August 19-20, 2025 (BISHOFTU, Ethiopia) With funding from the European Union, ICPALD held a two-day Ethiopian Policy Makers’ session on the ratification of the IGAD Transhumance Protocol, bringing together national parliamentarians and relevant experts. In opening on behalf of IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Head of Mission to Ethiopia Abebaw Belachew applauded Ethiopia for […]
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Gender, Equality & Inclusion (GEI) Workshop for PASSAGE Project Partners
July 8-10, 2025 (NAIROBI, Kenya) ICPALD convened a gender, equality and inclusion workshop for PASSAGE project partners with participants from World Food Programme, Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), Makerere University, University of Nairobi, Sussex University, Jigjiga University, IFRC, Red Cross-Ethiopia, South Sudan & Uganda. “Climate variability continues to aggravate inequalities in […]
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ICPALD Launches Cross-Border Road Clearance to Boost Livelihoods in Kaabong & Kapoeta
July 3, 2025 (Kaabong District, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its specialised institution, the IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD), officially launched the clearance of the Usake–NewKuch road in Morungole Subcounty, Kaabong District. Funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), under the Sustainable Ecosystem Management (SEM) Project the […]
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Christine Norah
