Galla goats come to rescue of rural farmers

THE STANDARD
By
Rading Biko |
January 1st 2021 at 05:10:00 GMT +0300
Dr Simon Topisa tagging a goat (PHOTO: Biko Rading)
 
Local communities in Kenya are adapting to climate change through different approaches to mitigate its harmful effects demonstrated most visibly through frequent cycles of drought.
In Tharaka Nithi County, communities are reshaping their adaptation strategy by embracing a unique breed of goats, the Galla that is more resilient to the changing conditions.
It is also commonly referred to as the Boran or Somali goat. This breed has two main sub-types, the Degyir and Degun. The goats are docile and easy to handle unlike their jumpy cousins, the East African Goat.

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