
Historic Day for Community Empowerment: The Official Launch of the Erupata SMART Villages
A New Dawn for Rural Innovation

A New Dawn for Rural Innovation

Enock Kiplangat, the 7th born in a family of ten children, was only 5 years when his family’s dire living situation came to light. His home, a small, cramped hut in Mogor community, Transmara East Sub-County, Narok County, could barely accommodate the large family. The single hut served as a living room, kitchen, and bedroom for Enock's parents and younger siblings. The older siblings were forced to seek shelter from neighbors, a risky practice, particularly for the teenage girls who were vulnerable to sexual abuse as they wandered at night. "We depend mostly on menial jobs to provide for the family," Enock’s father shared, his voice heavy with resignation. "These jobs are scarce, and when we do find them, we earn just KES 200 to 250. It’s impossible to save enough to build another hut for the girls or boys."

Nestled in the heart of Narok County, Kenya, Erupata is a thriving Maasai community where tradition and resilience blend seamlessly with innovation. With its breathtaking savannahs, rolling hills, and proximity to the world-famous Maasai Mara, Erupata is a land of natural beauty and deep cultural heritage. For generations, the community has relied on livestock keeping, beadwork, and eco-tourism, but a transformative shift is now taking place, one that is redefining livelihoods and improving child well-being.

Changing the mind sets of the Maasai Men during a shared meal of goat meat!!

In a world where development efforts shape lives, the Anglican Development Services (ADS) stands as a pillar of transformation across Kenya. This week, a critical milestone was achieved as Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officers from ADS’ 10 regional offices convened at ACK St. Julian Conference Centre, Limuru under the guidance of Dr. Edwine (M&E Consultant and Executive Director) of Move On Afrika Consultancy. Their mission was clear: to consolidate the 2024 ADS Kenya report—an undertaking that would not only assess the progress made but also refine strategies for the future.

In September 2025, joy and excitement filled the air at Erupata Compassion Project in Narok County as 32 caregivers from the Survival Program received a life-changing boost — each was issued with 14 improved Kienyeji chickens. The initiative, funded through the project’s economic empowerment kitty, marks a significant milestone in strengthening household livelihoods and improving nutrition among caregivers and their families.