Kenya Country Profile (Nov 2015)

Self Help Africa

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elf Help Africa in Kenya assists smallholder farmers to

We work with smallholder farmers, farmer groups and

move from subsistence to prosperity through a range

associations in the arid and semi-arid lands to address food

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of projects from supporting those in extreme poverty,

security and nutrition, and link farmers to markets through

to assisting enterprise development and business partnerships.

farming as a business approach.

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ETHIOPIA Lake Turkana, (Lake Rudolf)

01. APHIA plus 7. Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Scholarship Scheme, 2014/2015 Class

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08. Global Village

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09. Institutional Capacity and Capability Building for Baraka Agricultural College

Mt. Kenya Nakuru

04. Improving small holder farm productivity through sustainable agriculture

03. Renewable Energy Utilisation For Enhanced Livelihoods

Nairobi

TANZANIA 05. Sustainable Rainwater use for Promoting Food Security

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Mt. Kilimanjaro

02. Seed System & Bulking in Arid Lands

06. Empowering women within the cashew value chain

Donor

Total Budget

Timeframe

Implementing Partner

Programme Area

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Building Sustainable Livelihoods for households made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS (APHIA plus)

Family Health International (FHI) (USAID)

€393,906

2012 ­ 2015

SHA

Nakuru, Baringo, Laikipia, Narok and Kajiado

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Seed System & Bulking in Arid Lands

Irish Aid. Brillig.

Brigidine

€1,000,000

2012

Kitui Dev Centre (KDC) & Rheal Solutions

Siaya, Kitui, Nakuru, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisumu

Renewable Energy Utilisation For Enhanced Livelihoods

Finland Govt (EEP)

SHA/BAC/KENFAP

Bomet county. Kenya

Improving small holder farm productivity through sustainable agriculture

SHA

Appropriate Rural Development Agriculture Programme (ARDAP)

Butula, Busia county,

Sustainable rainwater use for promoting food security

Jersey Overseas Aid Commission

SHA

Narok

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Empowering Women within the Cashew Value

Walmart Foundation

€308,000

2015 ­ 2017

USTADI Foundation

Kilifi, Coastal Region

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Certificates in Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Dev. Scholarship Scheme

SHA

€ 115,127

2013

Baraka Agricultural College

Molo, Nakuru county,

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Global Village

SHA

€ 2,116,261

2012 ­ 2016

Keringet Community Social Economic & Environmental Development

Keringet, Nakuru county,

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Institutional Capacity and Capability Building for Baraka Agricultural College

SHA

€ 118,861

2012

Baraka Agricultural College

Molo, Nakuru county,

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2015

€ 220,000

2012 2015

€155,095

2014 2016

€ 115,454

2015

KENYA PROGRAMMES

Programme

2016

2017

2015

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BUILDING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS FOR HOUSEHOLDS AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS – APHIA PLUS

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SEED SYSTEM & BULKING IN ARID LANDS

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by HIV/AIDS). It links these groups with opportunities to

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strengthen their economic status.

crop and food diversification. The genetic diversity contained

his project is designed to increase access to economic security initiatives for marginalised, poor and disadvantaged groups (especially those families affected

eed is one of the most crucial elements in the livelihoods of agricultural communities. The availability of quality seed provides the foundation for food

security and rural income generation and is the precursor to in seeds provides options for crop improvement, as well as

APHIA plus works with support groups from Nakuru, Baringo,

choices for farmer adaptation strategies.

Laikipia, Narok and Kajiado counties. Leadership and group dynamics training, training in enterprise development and

Seed security (availability, quantity, quality and affordability)

management are provided. These groups also receive support

is therefore central to agricultural production. This project

through existing extension services.

supports households in production and bulking of cassava, sweet potatoes vines, green grams and pigeon peas, while

Food security activities include crop production through

developing sustainable seed distribution channels that are

kitchen garden techniques and the promotion of drought

community-led.

tolerant crops. Training on enterprise development and management is offered, and group members are supported

The project is being undertaken in the counties of Nakuru (in

to choose from a range of enterprises based on their interest

Rift Valley), Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori (all in Nyanza)

and context.

and Kitui (in Eastern). Cassava and sweet potatoes have gained increasing importance due to their role in food security

These enterprises include dairy goat rearing, local goat

and nutrition and their resistance to drought. Pigeon peas

breeding, poultry production and rabbit keeping. A successful

and green grams (described as “food security crops”) are also

element of this project has been the introduction of roof

suitable in the ASAL regions of Eastern Kenya that receive

water harvesting and drip irrigation technologies, both of

minimal rains throughout the year.

which cut down on labour for vulnerable people and allow for vegetables to be produced, even in dry season.

Total direct beneficiaries: 4,146 4

Total direct beneficiaries: 3,000

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RENEWABLE ENERGY UTILISATION FOR ENHANCED LIVELIHOODS

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KENYA PROGRAMMES

his renewable energy pilot follows research that was undertaken into biogas utilisation by the Kenya government and a resulting confirmation of the

potential and demand for this technology.

The study identified technical and financial constraints as the main challenges facing the adoption of biogas by rural households. Biogas technology - an alternative energy source for cooking and lighting - utilises organic waste produced at the farm to generate gas and other by-products which can be used to improve health, income and farming outputs.

The project is supporting the installation of biogas digesters in 130 households within five villages in Bomet County (Bomet central, Itembe, Mulot, Longisa and Kapkimolwa) in order to produce and utilise biogas as a domestic fuel source.

Biogas utilisation at household level results in both economic and non-economic benefits. The anticipated economic benefits include saving cost on fuel, reduction in the amount

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of wood extraction, increased income generation and employment creation within the selected villages.

Non-economic benefits include time saving and reduced burden on women and children in collecting fire wood and reduced in-door air pollution. Incomes at household level will also be enhanced through the use of bio-slurry as a substitute for commercial fertiliser on the farms leading to increased

SUSTAINABLY IMPROVING SMALL HOLDER FARM PRODUCTIVITY

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his project aims to increase productivity for households in four sub locations within Butula District, Western Kenya.

The project intends to improve agricultural production and productivity of smallholder farmers, promote sustainable

food security.

utilization and management of natural resources and

Total direct beneficiaries: 130

Farmer training, provision of quality seed, promotion of

strengthen communities’ capabilities in these areas.

kitchen gardening, improved cereal production and better agricultural extension support are all being carried out, along with support for the better use of natural resources, and support for village water use, conservation and other relevant committees.

Total direct beneficiaries: 300

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SUSTAINABLE RAINWATER USE FOR PROMOTING FOOD SECURITY

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his project is designed to improve the lives of 600 farming households and 1,500 pupils in four schools in Narok County, south-west Kenya.

Starting in January 2015, the project is distributing drip irrigation kits, seeds, chickens, and tree seedlings and support training for farmers and schools on increasing crop production through irrigation and establishing income-generating chicken, vegetable and tree nursery enterprises.

With support from Jersey Overseas Aid Commission (JOAC), farmers are being trained in water pan construction as a lowcost water harvesting technology. Drip irrigation kits will be distributed to farmers to extend the growing season, increase

Two low-cost community-based extension approaches - ‘lead farmers’ and ‘farmer field schools’ are being employed, to empowers communities with skills to undertake improved agricultural practices.

The project aims to train cashew farmers on increasing production of quality cashew nuts, and empowering both women and men within the cashew nut value chain.

Cashew producers will diversify incomes by utilising byproducts of cashew farming and intercropping with legumes.

Training of farmer associations in value chain management will enable them to engage in informed relationships with buyers and negotiate prices. The project will also address the unstructured organisation of cashew farmers.

Total direct beneficiaries: 10,000

yields and reduce time taken to collect water; farmers will be trained in agronomic practices, poultry production, and

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marketing.

Total direct beneficiaries: 2,100

DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEV. SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME, 2012-15 CLASSES

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cholarship programmes for students studying

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EMPOWERING WOMEN WITHIN CASHEW VALUE CHAIN

sustainable agriculture and rural development are being supported at Baraka Agricultural College (BAC).

The BAC programmes aim to improve agricultural knowledge

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his project is funded by the Walmart Foundation and

and strengthen rural development and extension services in

is being jointly implemented by Self Help Africa and

Kenya and across the border in neighbouring Uganda.

the African Cashew Alliance in two countries – Kenya

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and Ghana working with a total of 35,000 households in

Graduates return to work within their community upon

the two countries.

completing their studies, and contribute to the transfer of sustainable agricultural knowledge and techniques.

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GLOBAL VILLAGE

he Global Village project is designed to improve food security, incomes, the environment, and promote better health amongst 3,300 households

in the Keringet area of Kenya.

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CAPACITY BUILDING FOR BARAKA AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

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his three year project aims to support BAC in becoming a centre of excellence in the delivery of Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development training.

The College will strive to become a leader in research related Support is being provided to implement aspects of the

to sustainable agriculture and rural development. In this way

local development plan including the provision of clean

it will be able to attract a higher calibre of staff and increase

safe drinking water, improving the access to market by

the number of students seeking to attend the courses.

providing better roads infastructure, a range of enterprise development initiatives surrounding dairy and potato

Monitoring and evaluation systems, a research and

production, as well as the adoption of solar energy for

development programme, and staff education and training

local households.

programme are being established.

Total direct beneficiaries: 3,371

Total direct beneficiaries: 67 staff

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KENYA Haven Court, Westlands Apt. B2 & B5 P.O BOX 14204- 00800, Nairobi, Kenya Office Landline: +254 (0) 20 4442162 E-mail: Kenya@selfhelpafrica.org

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