Samburu's bold shift from cattle to camels in face of climate change

Pastoralists look after camels in Samburu, on March 9, 2025. Samburu County Government has introduced camel rearing to the community to mitigate the effects of climate change. [Michael Saitoti, Standard]

John Letuya started herding camels last year after Samburu County Government introduced the animals to the community to mitigate the effects of climate change.

The first thing he and other pastoralists do after waking up is check on their animals, ensuring that any thorns in their fur are removed.