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Cereal Growers Association (CGA)

Project Title

  1. Strengthening Regenerative Agriculture in Kenya (STRAK Project)
  2. Smallholder Productivity Improvement Project (SMAPIP III)
  3. Kenya Agri-Booster Project
  4. Promoting Locally Led Climate Resilient Livelihoods for Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security

Project Location

STRAK: All wards in Makueni, Kaiti and Kibwezi West sub counties; Kima Kiu/Kalanzoni and Kasikeu in Kilome sub county; Thange, Masongaleni and Ivingoni/Nzambani wards in Kibwezi East 

SMAPIP III & Kenya Agri-Booster: Mbitini, Nguu masumba, Emali Mulala, Nguumo, Kithungo/Kitundu, Kako/waia, Kisau/Kiteta, Wote/Nziu, Kathonzweni and Mavindini wards, Climate Resilient Livelihoods, Muvau/Kikumini, Kathonzweni, Mbitini, Ukia and Kasikeu

Project Duration

Start Date: 2022
End Date: 2025

Project Key Activities

  • Farmer capacity building on productivity improvement
  • Promoting improved inputs and technologies
  • Linking farmers to extension services and markets
  • Establishing farmer groups for joint learning
  • Distribution of improved seeds and fertilizers
  • Extension services and training enhancement
  • Climate-smart farming techniques promotion
  • Crop yields and food security improvement
  • Training on climate-resilient farming practices
  • Diversified food production promotion
  • Women and youth participation strengthening
  • Documenting community-led innovations

Project Key Outputs

  • Farmers trained across multiple wards in regenerative agriculture
  • Soil health improved through cover cropping and conservation tillage
  • Sustainable water management practices adopted
  • Market linkages established for smallholder farmers

Project Achievements

  • Successfully trained smallholder farmers on regenerative agriculture practices across Makueni County
  • Implemented soil health initiatives benefiting multiple wards
  • Established sustainable water management systems
  • Created market access for farmers in regenerative agriculture value chains

Project Progress

Status: Ongoing - Multiple project components progressing well

Project Impact Summary (Key Performance Indicators)

Farmers Reached:all sub-counties of Makueni County
Youth/Women/VMGs Engaged:Farmers including women and youth groups in target wards
Employment Created:Employment through regenerative agriculture enterprises and value chains
Value Chains Supported:
  • Regenerative agriculture value chains (cereals, cover crops, sustainable farming)
  • Crop production value chains (cereals, food crops)
  • Diversified food production value chains
  • Climate-smart agriculture value chains
  • Sustainable farming systems
Productivity/Income Change:
  • Improved soil health through regenerative practices
  • Enhanced water conservation
  • Reduced input costs through sustainable methods
  • Increased market access for regenerative products
  • Better long-term farm productivity