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Community-driven Research for Co-production and Co-Creation of knowledge

Community-led and participatory research processes that centres community role in designing, data collection, validation and implementation of findings .

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Research studies on Environmental implications of renewable energy development in Kenya.

Engage of environmental-peace building dialogues that interrogates the relation between conflicts and environmental man-made and natural constraints

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Community-driven Research on Culture and Gender Collaborations

Mainstream indigenous forms of knowing to enhance complementarity in co-production of knowledge with a view to strengthen nature-culture governance .

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Office location:Ngong Milele Mall

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Our Mission Statement

Nadumu Africa:A community driven co-production of knowledge through participatory approaches that integrates alternative forms of knowing to inform action and interventions for sustainable impacts.

A Brief

About Us

Nadumu-Africa is a Non-profit Community-Based Organization that operates in pastoralists regions of Kajiado county in a Community driven research process to generate embrical data and knowledge to inform Action.

Research Initiatives carried out by Nadumu Africa Initiative are aimed to Promote and support Enviromental,Social,Cultural and Economic initiatives to improves the pastoralist livelihoods.

Our Main Objectives:

  • Community-led and participatory research processes that centres community role in designing, data collection, validation and implementation of findings
  • Engage of environmental-peace building dialogues that interrogates the relation between conflicts and environmental man-made and natural constraints.
  • Mainstream indigenous forms of knowing to enhance complementarity in co-production of knowledge with a view to strengthen nature-culture governance
  • Promote partnerships across scales involving academic and non-academic institutions, multi-disciplinary engagements and innovative technological, gender and youth specific approaches to investigations and problem solving possibilities.

Nadumu-Africa Core Research Areas

Geothermal and Wind Power development in Kenya

The Research critically examine the social and environmental implications of renewable energy development on community well being in Kenya. The initiation of large scale investments in geothermal, wind, hydropower, and mineral resources are reshaping rural landscapes hence the need for community engagement and inclusion at every stage.

Pastoralism,dryland resources and environmental peace-building

Pastoralism is a renowned livelihood practice that has sustainably endured changing times and environments for millennia.Most of the marginal areas in the horn of Africa, often regarded as arid and semi-arid areas have become spaces associated to pastoral land use. Pastoralism therefore supports thousands of livelihoods and contribute significantly to the economies of respective countries.

Education,Culture and gender

In the context of intensified contemporary development – driven by national visions, global resource demands – in the erstwhile marginal spaces with histories of state absence, we re-imagine sustainable futures through local lenses. What does sustainable development mean to them? What must be done differently to achieve desired, sustainable futures (theories of change)?

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Nadumu-Africa

Research Projects

Geothermal and Wind Power development in Kenya

The research project was undertaken at Olkaria-A Geothermal Power generating site and Lake Turkana wind power Site in conjunction with the Institute of Development Studies (Sussex university) and other local partners to critically examine the social and environmental implications of renewable energy development on community well being in Kenya.

Publications

Climate change, Adaptation and Resilience

Climate change is one single threat to pastoralism, culture and social relations. With strained resources, vulnerability to climate change escalate poverty, conflicts and environmental degradation.Communities inhabiting marginal areas are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate changes and adaptation capabilities has never been so constrained as now

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Pastrolism,Environmental and peace-building

Pastoralism is a renowned livelihood practice that has sustainably endured changing times and environments for millennia. Using mobility and transhumance foraging as a coping mechanism for changing seasons, this practice has proved to be ideal for fragile and protracted ecologies.

Publications

Culture and Gender

In the context of intensified contemporary development – driven by national visions, global resource demands – in the erstwhile marginal spaces with histories of state absence, we re-imagine sustainable futures through local lenses. What does sustainable development mean to them? What must be done differently to achieve desired, sustainable futures (theories of change)?

Publications
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Our Team

We have a very organized dedicated team of Advisory Board,Management and Researcher Associates.

Nadumu-Africa Advisory Board Research Associates Team

Philip K. Koitelel

A seasoned project management and organizational development expert with over 25 years of professional experience in strategic planning, capacity building, and health systems strengthening. He holds a BBA in Business Administration and Management from Messiah University/Daystar University.Philip has consulted extensively for USAID, World Bank, UNDP, GiZ, Palladium, UNICEF, and numerous Kenyan county governments, contributing to leadership, governance, and sustainable development initiatives.

Chair

Daniel Nkoitoi ole Kipilosh

Chief Daniel Nkoitoi ole Kipilosh, Cultural Senior Chief/ Secretary General, Representing MAA Speaking Communities in East Africa, a graduate of Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Maasai Mara University.Between 2017 and 2023, he played a key role in the peace and reconciliation process for five sacred artefacts with the Pan African Living Cultures Alliance.

Member,Advisory Board

Dr.Damaris Parsitau

Dr. Damaris Seleina Parsitau is an Associate Professor of World and African Christianity and Gender Studies, and Director of the Nagel Institute for the Study of World Christianity at Calvin University, Michigan. The Institute advances research and grant-making on the social impact of Christianity and reshaping theological education for transformation.

Member,Advisory Board

Dr.Salau Rogei

Dr. Daniel Salau Rogei is a Kenyan scholar and development consultant specializing in renewable energy, climate resilience, and indigenous peoples’ rights. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from Carleton University, Canada, and advanced degrees in climate change, disaster risk reduction, and community development. Currently a Research Fellow affiliated with Sussex and Stellenbosch universities, his work examines the impacts of renewable energy projects and nature-based solutions on livelihoods and ecosystems across East and Southern Africa.

Advisory Board Member/Research Assosciates Lead

Mrs.Sarah Senewa

Serah Senewa Mbarnoti is an accomplished social development professional with extensive experience in governance, administration, and community empowerment.She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Management from St. Paul’s University and is pursuing a Master of Arts in Social Work at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. With international exposure through United Nations forums and cultural exchange projects, Serah combines global perspectives with local expertise to drive sustainable social change.

Member,Advisory Board

Dr Joseph Lolemtum

Dr. Lolemtum Joseph Timu is a Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), and Environmental Resilience Specialist with over 12 years of experience in policy development, resilience building, and research. He holds a Ph.D. in Climate Change and Adaptation from the University of Nairobi, alongside advanced degrees in disaster management and humanitarian assistance. His expertise spans disaster preparedness,

Nadumu-Africa-Research Associate

Professor Ben Ole Koissaba

Professor Ben Ole Koissaba is the lead consultant at Rarin Consulting Services, which provides consulting services in leadership, research, strategic resource mobilisation, academic advising, and community development. An accomplished organizational leader, Dr. Koissaba has extensive expertise in governance frameworks, institutional capacity building, and sustainable growth.

Nadumu-Africa-Research Associate

Dr Jackson Ole Shaa

Dr.Shaa is an emerging scholar whose work examines the intersections of decoloniality, Indigenous systems, governance, development, and social justice. His research explores how colonial legacies shape institutional decisionmaking, public policy, and the distribution of power, with attention to communityrooted and inclusive approaches to development.

Nadumu-Africa-Research Associate

Our Community

Testimonies

Listen to what they say About Nadumu Africa Community Research Initiatives.

“Going through Your research Publications,I found out a well work out piece of work that is providing informed Data for critical decision making.”

David Teeka Data and Research Consultant

“The research study on Seeing conflict is being used by County Goverment on Enviromental Conflict resolutions strategies.”

Francis Sakuda CECM,Kajiado County

“Seeing Conflict research finding are helping Communities in Grass-lands managemnet.Very Impactful.”

Francis NkitengProjects Cordinator,Ngong Municipalityr

Recent Studies

Nadumu Africa Has recently Contacted Various Studies that are aimed provide informed insights as far as livelihood is concerned.

Community Livelihoods

A study that established Value Chain Addition insights for pastrolist Communities In Narok County.


Enviromental And Peace Building

A study Carried out in Kenya-West Pokot and Turkana Counties that seek to established tangible solutions to Enviromental issues that has contributed to conflict among neighbouring Communities.

Revised Enkishon Philosphy

An elaborate study on Negotiated Leadership and Governance structure in maasai lands-Political,Religion,Culture and Modern Education.