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