About us

This is a citizen journalism blog sponsored by Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN),an international non-governmental developmental organization. It is located in the heart of the community surrounding Mutomo Maarifa Centre. It is an advocacy and lobby blog that allows members of the community to voice the concerns that would otherwise be ignored by mainstream media. It attempts to boost development and livelihoods of residents by highlighting issues affecting the community.This blog also serves as a platform for interaction between the community and the rest of the world, recognizing that the world is a global village.