Empowering Samburu Communities

Promoting education, sustainable livelihoods & resource management in Maralal, Samburu County

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About Us

RETTEN CBO is a grassroots organization founded to empower Samburu communities to overcome socio-economic challenges through education, sustainable livelihoods, and natural resource management. ‘RETTEN’ means tighten your belt to achieve hard goals in the Samburu language, reflecting resilience and determination.

Vision

A self-reliant Samburu community with access to quality education, sustainable livelihoods, and a healthy environment.

Mission

To empower communities through education, economic development, and sustainable resource management.

Thematic Areas

Education & Skills Development

  • Promote Early Childhood Development (ECD).
  • Support girl-child education.
  • Provide adult literacy & vocational training (carpentry, tailoring, mechanics, ICT, entrepreneurship).

Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment

  • Support pastoralist and small-scale farmers.
  • Strengthen Village Savings & Loans Associations (VSLAs).
  • Facilitate agribusiness & market linkages.

Climate Change & Natural Resource Management

  • Promote drought-resilient crops & reforestation.
  • Implement soil & water conservation measures.
  • Develop pasture management strategies.
  • Encourage renewable energy use.

Membership

Open to all Samburu residents (18+).

Registration Fee: KSh 3,000 | Annual Fee: KSh 1,500

Contact Us

Maralal Town, Samburu County, Kenya

rettencbo@gmail.com

+254 718 378 877