Nairobi, April 21 -- Amid worsening climate shocks, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (Asal) counties, which are predominantly inhabited by pastoralist communities, are exploring climate-resilient agriculture and innovations to withstand harsh conditions.

For years, Simon Muya, a pastoralist in Turkana County, relied on livestock keeping and growing crops such as bananas, pumpkins, peppers and vegetables. But recurring droughts, shrinking pasture and crop failure made survival difficult.

The 2022 drought dealt him a heavy blow, wiping out about 120 goats.

"We were introduced to moringa, which has since helped me rebuild my life. I bought animals again and fed them with moringa. It worked," says Muya.

He is among 73,000 people across nine Asal&...