PASTORALIST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT (PLS) 2024

“Unlocking the policy and financing bottlenecks to maximize pastoralism potential in Kenya"


8th December - 10th December 2024


Wajir Town


About The Summit

The Pastoralist Leadership Summit (PLS) is a national high level policy dialogue platform to address pressing issues affecting Kenya's pastoralist communities.

The fourth conference in Wajir, from December 8th to 10th, 2024, will focus on “Unlocking Policies and Financial Bottlenecks to Maximize Pastoralism Potential.” It aims to enhance development funding and cooperation between national and county governments.

Previous PLS Summits

Report of the Pastoralist Leadership Summit 2014

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Report of the 2nd Pastoralist Leadership Summit 2016

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Report of the Pastoralist Leadership Summit 2019

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What To Expect

Over three days, 400+ Delegates will participate in different activities aligned cutting across the thematic tracks to devise and implement comprehensive strategies to mitigate and ultimately end drought emergencies, Secure land rights for communities, address and solve inter-community conflicts, enhance livestock production, marketing and overall livelihood for pastoralists in the drylands region.

Thematic Areas

  • Ending Drought Emergencies
  • Natural Resources Management and Land Rights
  • Peace and Security
  • Pastoralism and Livestock
  • Infrastructure
  • Human Capital (Education, Health and Mental Health Issues)
  • Gender, Youth and Social Issues
  • Equalization Fund
  • TRIINK (Tackling Regional Inequality In Northern Kenya)

Delegates

Of the Four Hundred and Fifty (450) delegates attending the Pastoralist Leadership Summit, participants represent a diverse range of sectors, including the National Executive, State Corporations, and Independent Commissions. Additionally, there will be delegates from local, national, and international NGOs, development partners and donors, private sector representatives, as well as members of community pastoral associations.

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