A 20,000-bale capacity hay shed, a 36,000-cubic-metre water pan and a 120-acre community pasture farm are among key components of a new climate resilience project taking shape in Loyamorok Ward, Tiaty East Sub-County, aimed at cushioning livestock farmers from the effects of prolonged drought and recurring water shortages.

According to project designs, the Chemuro Community Pasture Farm is expected to directly benefit about 450 households, most of whom depend on rain-fed communal grazing lands that are often depleted due to overgrazing.

The project is being implemented by the Baringo County Department of Water, Irrigation, Environment, Natural Resources and Mining with support from the World Bank through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Programme in Kenya.

Once complete, the pasture farm will provide a reliable fodder reserve and water storage facility for livestock farmers, offering a critical safety net during periods when grazing fields dry up due to drought.

On Thursday 5th of March, a technical team from the department visited the project site to supervise ongoing works and support the contractor in delivering key components of the project.

Tiaty East has historically experienced frequent livestock losses due to water scarcity and depletion of pasture during prolonged dry seasons. The situation often forces pastoralist communities into seasonal migration in search of grazing land and water, increasing vulnerability to livestock losses and intensifying conflicts over scarce resources.

County officials say the project is designed to strengthen community resilience by bulking pasture and ensuring availability of fodder during dry spells, while also supporting environmental restoration.

The initiative will also help regenerate vegetation in degraded areas, reduce soil erosion and enhance carbon sequestration through grass cover, contributing to broader climate adaptation and environmental conservation efforts.

In addition to improving livestock survival during drought periods, the project is expected to create economic opportunities for local communities through the sale of surplus hay and grass seeds, helping sustain the initiative in the long term.