Camel rearing changing lives in Kerio valley

Women from Lapkeiyet Self Help Group milk camels at Rimoy area in Elgeiyo Marakwet County. The high value milk is used to counter perennial hunger along the Kerio Valley. It is also believed to have medicinal value. PHOTO: KEVIN TUNOI

Kerio valley in Elgeyo/Marakwet County is a semi-arid region associated with hunger stricken and impoverished populations.

This situation is however, changing after residents embraced camel rearing.