Traditionally, the community relies on livestock and open grazing as their primary means of livelihood.
However, this practice has led to significant degradation of rangelands, coupled with erratic rainfall and frequent droughts affecting the entire county.
These prolonged droughts have caused critical water sources, such as pans, to dry up, resulting in the depletion of pastures and high livestock mortality, which in turn has devastated livelihoods.
The community in Bullagows now faces severe food insecurity, loss of income, and heightened vulnerability to climatic shocks.
This situation has occasionally led to conflicts with neighbouring communities in counties like Marsabit and Isiolo over scarce natural resources.
But with the UN-funded WFP and more funding from the Slovakian government, the project will see the installation of irrigation systems on Bullagows farm, enhancing the community's resilience.
The project will also entail the construction of a 100m3 pre-pressed steel water storage tower and the establishment of irrigation infrastructure.
It also involves the construction of a domestic water standpipe and a two-door sanitation facility, ensuring comprehensive support for the community's needs.