A green patch in a desert

To many, the mere mention of Northern Kenya conjures up distinct images of drought and famine, perilous desert and insecurity but this is not true. Mzee Ahmed does irrigation in his farm, unlike his friends, who practice pastoralism, he decided to attempt crop growing beside keeping animals. He uses water from Lake Turkana which has channelled into his farm using pipes. This has worked and he supplies his neighbourhood with crops especially vegetables and fruits. His farm is christened "A green patch in the desert", because this area is ever green.

Location: Kalokol, Turkana, Kenya