Empowering local communities to achieve a productive, self-reliant future through enterprise.

Northern Rangelands Trust Trading (NRT Trading) is a business accelerator for social and conservation impact enterprises operating in northern Kenya.

Our vision is to accelerate the development of sustainable and resilient commerce across northern Kenya, which will empower people, improve livelihoods, conserve nature, and contribute to peace and stability.

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Areas of action

BeadWORKS

BeadWORKS

A handicraft business that harnesses
the rich beading tradition of northern
Kenya to improve livelihoods
and empower women.
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Empowers 1,250 women in nine conservancies.
5% of BeadWORKS sales contribute to conservation efforts.

Areas of action

Ufugaji Bora Mashinani

A Farmers Field School Training

Ufugaji Bora Mashinani is a farmers field school training for better
animal husbandry.
It is also leading the way in transforming
mindsets and improving livestock practices.
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293 herders involved in Ufugaji Bora Mashinani.
In 10 NRT community conservancies.

Areas of action

Tourism

Conservation-Based Tourism

Tourism that generates commercial
revenue for conservancies to achive
economical sustainability and provide
critial services and infrastructures
to their people.
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4 tourism facilities.
USD 80,860 as direct income from the 4 Bandas.
(Night fees)

Areas of action

Biashara Mashinani

Biashara Mashinani

We develop individual and group skills
to start and manage enterprises through
micro-credit loans and entrepreneurship
Programmes.
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NR SACCO: 5,460 members with 68% being women.
Disbursing a total of approximately USD 1.5 million worth of loans.
With savings/capital share approximately USD 316,053.

UJUZI MANYATTANI: 545 skills graduates.

NRT Trading believes the future of northern Kenya lies in the hands of the people who live here.

Learn more about our pillars
Leadership in Business and Conservation – The Story of Pauline Lolngojine
April 8, 2024

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From Shadows of Crime to Illuminating Life Skills: Evans Echwa’s Journey From Banditry to Entrepreneurship
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NRT Trading empowers local communities to help them achieve a productive, self-reliant future. We build and operate sustainable businesses, facilitate new enterprise development and employment, and empower people through income diversification and growth. We train women and youth in vocational and entrepreneurial skills, and connect them to financial resources.

Vishal Shah, CEO

Ujuzi Manyattani is one of those positive ways that change happens in northern Kenya; and today we are witnessing that. We are here for you, we are here for the 337 graduates, and you are the change agents. You are no longer the leaders of tomorrow; you are the leaders of today, and I want to celebrate that with you.

Aurelia Micko, Director, Kenya & East Africa Environment Office at USAID

Life at times does not take you in the direction you want, especially to those who dropped off from university or other classes, but as Morans or young girls who were married off, you can prove different through Ujuzi Manyattani vocational training. The skills will better you in your communities. It was fantastic listening to you graduands share stories of how far you have come to achieve these great skills that will change your lives.

H.E Ole Thonke, Ambassador, The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi
Meet the team