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Advocacy for Camel Research and Development in Kenya
Advocacy for Camel Research and Development in Kenya
Interest in camel research and development in Kenya started with identification of its untapped potential by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization in 1970s, while responding to droughts in Sahelian Africa, which influenced the Government of Kenya to enhance its focus on economic returns from the camel. Concerted efforts of interest groups led to the founding of the Kenya Camel Association in 1995 to lobby and articulate camel development issues for the betterment and well being of camel keepers. Initial projects dealing in camel research and development implemented from the 1970s to 1980s in the arid and semi arid lands of Kenya had varying successes and challenges. These projects demonstrated the unique adaptation of the camel to arid environments. The association’s advocacy work uses a holistic approach to share information widely and demonstrate practically aspects of camel management, through an annual forum. Consequently, this has attracted more interest groups focusing on camel research and development.