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How Tharaka Nithi's Women & Goats Are Outsmarting Climate Change

9 months ago18 min- plays

Episode notes

In rural eastern Kenya, milk is not always guaranteed. So women in Tharaka Nithi chose dairy goats as a solution. In this episode, Steve Mokaya explores how Umoja Self Help Group has used small livestock to improve nutrition, build consistent income, and strengthen women’s economic agency, offering a grounded look at how gender, climate adaptation, and everyday survival intersect.

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