Poverty alleviation

Bungoma Woman’s Sustainable Farming Efforts Inspire Transformation

One woman’s innovative farming practices and dedication to feeding her family have sparked a movement towards modern and cost-effective farm management in Matisi Village of Bungoma County. By embracing crop rotation and constructing a homemade greenhouse, Susan Nyongesa has not only improved her livelihood but has also inspired thousands of farmers to adopt sustainable farming …

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Indigenous Fruit Trees Unlock Economic Opportunities for Siakago Farmers in Kenya

Peter Njeru, a farmer from Siakago, Embu County, is part of a group of 27 farmers who have recognized the potential of indigenous fruit trees for economic benefits. These farmers have embraced grafted indigenous fruit trees, which bear fruit within two years compared to wild-grown trees that take up to a decade to produce. This …

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Farmer groups help dairy goat farmers realise fortunes

Lucy Wairimu a once job­less middle aged woman who lived on handouts is now a proud owner of over ten goats that sup­ply her with over 30 litres of milk daily fetch­ing her some Sh2,000. Lucy is among thou­sands of farm­ers who have be­ne­fit­ted from The Na­tional Ag­ri­cul­ture and Live­stock Ex­ten­sion Pro­gramme.The idea is that …

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