From charcoal to goats: How goats are changing Isiolo's women's lives

It’s a hot afternoon, Carla Emeiyen sits on a bench beneath dappled patches of shade cast by thorny branches that spread wide like open umbrellas, swaying gently in the breeze...

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Women in Isiolo County are transforming their economic standing by shifting from charcoal production to engaging in the lucrative goat trading business in the Kiwanja area.

This initiative offers a sustainable livelihood, moving away from environmentally detrimental charcoal burning.
The women involved are taking control of their financial futures through this enterprising venture.
The booming goat trade is a significant economic driver for these women, providing them with essential income in a region impacted by drought.

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