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Mapping the fight against invasive plants in northern Kenya’s rangelands
Along the seasonal rivers of northern Kenya, change often arrives quietly. A thorny shrub appears where livestock once…
Centre for Transformative Research and Development Trust
CETRAD
A bilateral institution between the Government of Kenya and the Swiss Confederation — conducting integrated research and training to advance sustainable development across arid and semi-arid lands.
1976
Records since
40+
Publications
7+
Partner universities
5,600+
Trees planted
47
Counties mapped
About CETRAD
Rooted in Laikipia, serving Kenya's drylands
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Assess ASAL resource potential through long-term integrated research.
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Empower local communities through information dissemination and technology transfer.
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Build human capacity in ASAL planning for government and development practitioners.
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Promote sustainable land use and resource management.
Programmes, Products & Services
What we do
Research, training, outreach, policy influencing, and consultancy — all oriented towards sustainable ASAL development.
Research & Development
Four research thrusts generating evidence for ASAL planning, policy, and sustainable livelihoods.
Explore researchTraining & Capacity Building
Short-term field courses and academic training at Masters, PhD, and Post-Doc levels.
View coursesOutreach & Policy Influencing
Strategic communication and stakeholder engagement integrating research into policy.
Learn moreGIS / RS Consultancy
Land use assessment, resource mapping, and GIS services for governments and NGOs.
Our servicesCompetence & Consultancy
Expert guidance across land use planning, hydrology, and natural resource management.
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Peer-reviewed papers, reports, policy briefs, and guides from five decades of ASAL research.
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Latest from CETRAD
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Gambella Wetland: Restored, Reclaimed, Revived for Wildlife and people
Over the past years, CETRAD, in partnership with the Wyss Academy for Nature, has been working on a…
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Nexus for Nature
Sustainable Solutions for Water, Energy, and Food The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus project addresses the pressing challenges of water,…
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Whether you are a researcher, government partner, student, or NGO — we welcome enquiries about research, training, data access, or consultancy.