Camel rearing changing Kerio valley residents lives.

Women milk camels at the Rimoy area in Elgeyo Marakwet County. The camels are changing the livelihoods of residents of the semi-arid area offering an alternative source of food. PHOTO BY: KEVIN TUNOI

Some 14 years ago, a group of pastoralists in the semi-arid Kerio Valley decided to do what was considered a taboo; rear camels for milk and meat.

The Lapkeiyet self-help group, whose members are from the Keyio community was determined to fight perennial food shortages and was ready to do whatever it takes to achieve their feat.