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.
At ADS Northrift, we believe that lasting change begins at the grassroots, within the communities themselves. One of the most effective ways we’ve seen lives transformed is through Community-Based Microfinance (CBM), a model designed to empower rural communities to take control of their financial well-being.
In the heart of sustainable farming, simple innovations often bring the greatest change. This week’s #FarmerTuesday tip introduces a powerful, space-saving gardening method that can transform small plots into high-yield, low-maintenance food sources: the Mandala Garden.
Across many parts of Kenya, land is becoming drier and less productive. Trees have been cut down for firewood, overgrazing has left soils bare, and rainfall is no longer reliable. But farmers in the North Rift are leading a quiet revolution, one that is bringing back trees, restoring degraded land, and improving food security. It’s called Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR).
As part of the ongoing Western Kenya Peace Initiative (WKPI) project, ADS North Rift convened a dynamic multi-stakeholder peace forum in Nandi County, bringing together key players from government, civil society, the security sector, and community-based organizations. The meeting aimed to strengthen partnerships and foster sustainable peace, particularly across border areas that have experienced recurring tensions.
