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  • pacida@pacida.org
  • Marsabit, Kenya
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Empowering Pastoralist Communities for a Resilient Future

The Pastoralist Community Initiative and Development Assistance (PACIDA) is a Kenyan NGO committed to transforming lives in ASAL regions through sustainable, community-driven development. Since 2008, we’ve partnered with communities to reduce vulnerability, build resilience, and create lasting change.

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Our Mission is to improve the well-being of vulnerable ASAL communities through sustainable development

The Pastoralist Community Initiative and Development Assistance (PACIDA) is a development and relief organisation that empowers pastoralist communities through sustainable community-driven development interventions.
PACIDA was founded in 2008 by local scholars and development practitioners who were concerned about the huge and widening humanitarian needs, deepening vulnerabilities and huge development gap in its target region.

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Patrick Katelo is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PACIDA (Pastoralist Community Initiative and Development Assistance), a Kenyan NGO focused on empowering pastoralist communities. Katelo is a recognized leader in humanitarian, development, and climate action interventions in the arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya.
Key Highlights and Leadership:
  • Award-Winning Leadership: Katelo was awarded the Head of State Commendation (HSC) by the President of Kenya in December 2023 for his service to ASAL (Arid and Semi-Arid Lands) communities.
  • Climate Action Advocate: He serves on the CSOs National Steering Committee on Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLOCA).
  • Global Representation: He has participated in international forums like COP29 and AidEX in Geneva, promoting local, diversified financing for aid.
  • Operational Focus: He leads initiatives on drought resilience, livestock restocking, education, and water access.He is listed as part of the executive management team alongside the Board of Directors, which is chaired by Dr. Adano Wario Roba.
2025 NGO AWARDS - Best in Water & Sanitation Award

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