Every year on 19th August, the world pauses to honor humanitarian workers who dedicate their lives to serving others, often going above and beyond to improve lives and restore dignity. At ADS North Rift, this day carries a very personal meaning, because it gives us a chance to celebrate our very own staff, who embody true humanitarian spirit every single day.

On the green hills of Tindiret, Nandi County, a small farm is quietly making a big impact. Here, amidst rows of thriving crops and the gentle rustle of Nappier grass, you’ll find Mr. John Keino, a farmer who has turned his land into a model of productivity and sustainability. As a member of the Ngatipkong Farmers Group and participant in the Food Security and Climate Change Adaptation (FOSECCA) Project, Mr. Keino has embraced innovative farming methods that not only feed his family but also inspire his community to think differently about agriculture.

Farming is more than planting seeds and waiting for rain. It’s about making smart choices that give you a better harvest, more income, and a healthy family. One of the best ways to do this is through crop diversification, growing different crops instead of depending on just one.

In Elgeyo Marakwet County, sustainable farming practices are transforming lives and improving livelihoods. Through the FOSECCA Project, members of Kipsumbeiwo Self Help Group have embraced climate-smart agriculture to grow green grams, turning small demo plots into a major source of food security and income.

In the dynamic world of agriculture, knowledge isn’t just power, it’s a pathway to transformation. Across Kenya’s North Rift region, farmers are proving that the most effective learning often comes not from lecture halls, but from walking in each other’s shoes. That’s the heartbeat of exchange learning: empowering farmers to teach, share, and learn from one another.

In the hills of Elgeyo Marakwet County, a quiet but powerful transformation is taking root. At the heart of this change is Kipsumbeiywo Tree Nursery, a thriving demonstration farm supported through the FOSECCA (Food Security and Climate Change Adaptation) project by ADS North Rift.

In a bold step to improve animal health and household food security, the County Directorate of Veterinary Services, Turkana County in partnership with ADS North Rift, expanded its livestock vaccination and treatment campaign to the remote pastoralist areas of Katilu and Lokichar.

June 18, we celebrate World Gastronomy Day a day that honours the role of food in our health, culture, and community well-being. But beyond taste and tradition, this day reminds us that nutrition is the foundation of life, especially for mothers and children in underserved areas.

At ADS Northrift, we believe that every drop counts. In a region where climate change and erratic rainfall patterns threaten food systems and livelihoods, water conservation is not just a practice, it is a lifeline. Our holistic approach to water-smart agriculture is transforming farms into thriving, resilient ecosystems.

Poultry farming has become one of the most accessible and impactful agricultural enterprises for small-scale farmers in Kenya. At ADS Northrift, we are helping rural households unlock the power of poultry, especially through modern feeding techniques and cost-effective, locally sourced feed formulations.