Lenayasa Lilian Naanyu serves as a committed Board Member of the Pastoralist Development Agenda, bringing valuable perspective and dedication to advancing the rights and resilience of pastoralist communities, particularly women and youth in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands.

With a focus on gender equity and inclusive development, Ms. Naanyu contributes to PDA’s strategic efforts in women and youth empowerment, ensuring these vital community members are central to development planning and benefit sharing. Her involvement strengthens PDA’s commitment to creating targeted opportunities for leadership, enterprise, and education that unlock community potential.

Drawing from her understanding of local contexts and challenges, Ms. Naanyu provides guidance on making PDA’s programs more responsive to the specific needs of women and youth in pastoralist settings. Her insights help shape initiatives in agro-value chain development, climate resilience, and peacebuilding to be more inclusive and effective, supporting PDA’s mission of fostering equitable, sustainable growth where all community members can thrive.