The project which was co-funded by Danish International Development Agency (Danida) supported 203 men and 158 women groups of farmers across Mandera County.
"We have trained all those farmers on good agricultural practices, including introduction to drought-resilient fodder seed varieties, seed bulking, dryland farming, and water-efficient irrigation techniques to address recurring animal feed supply shortages during drought seasons and ensure year-round livestock feed availability," said the Boresha-Nabad project boss.
The initiative has seen 120 farmer group members in the upper riverine areas of Fiqow (Mandera East constituency) and Maygag (Lafey constituency) turn to transformative fodder farming to cope with the biting drought.
Over the past months, 100 acres of degraded land have been rehabilitated and seeded with drought-tolerant fodder crops.
By connecting all stakeholders in the agricultural value chain, Boresha-Nabad is not only transforming farms but nurturing a thriving ecosystem of support and growth for all involved.
"As climate extremes become the new normal, we are prioritising investments that anchor resilience at the systemic level. Our intervention envisages beyond producing fodder," said Mohamed.
The project plans to scale this model across other drought-prone areas in the Mandera Triangle, linking fodder farmers to regional livestock markets and introducing mobile forage banks to strengthen availability during dry seasons.
Building Opportunities for Resilience in the Horn of Africa (Boresha-Nabad) is a three-year project implemented by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in partnership with the Rural Agency for Community Development (Racida).
Voice for Peace for All in the Horn of Africa (Vopa), and Mandera Women for Peace and Development (WFPD) are also part of the implementing partners
It is part of the broader EU Peaceful and Resilient Borderlands programme, which aims to foster peace and resilience in the borderland areas of Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia.