Anglican Development Services Eastern (ADSE)

Project Title

Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihood Enhancement Programme in Makueni County

Project Location

All 30 Wards, Makueni County, Kenya

Project Duration

Start Date: 2023
End Date: 2026

Project Key Activities

Training farmers on climate-smart agriculture and conservation farming techniques. Promoting drought-resistant crop varieties and improved seed distribution. Facilitating establishment of kitchen gardens for household food security and nutrition. Supporting farmer group formation and strengthening of agricultural cooperatives. Training on post-harvest handling and value addition techniques. Promoting sustainable land management and soil conservation practices. Supporting small-scale irrigation and water harvesting for agriculture. Facilitating access to agricultural inputs and farm tools. Conducting farmer field days and demonstration farms. Supporting agribusiness development and market linkages for farmers. Promoting livestock management and fodder production. Capacity building on farm record keeping and financial management.

Project Key Outputs

800 farmers trained on climate-smart agriculture and conservation farming. 500 kitchen gardens established in households. 30 farmer groups formed and strengthened. 600 farmers trained on post-harvest handling and value addition. 250 hectares under improved soil conservation practices. 150 small-scale irrigation systems established. 400 farmers accessing improved seeds and agricultural inputs. 20 demonstration farms established across sub-counties. 350 farmers linked to agricultural markets and buyers. 200 farmers trained on livestock management and fodder production.

Project Achievements

Enhanced farmer knowledge on climate-smart agricultural practices. Improved household food security and nutrition through kitchen gardens. Increased adoption of drought-resistant crop varieties. Strengthened farmer organizational capacity through group formation. Reduced post-harvest losses through improved handling techniques. Enhanced soil fertility and land productivity through conservation practices. Improved water availability for agricultural production. Increased farmer incomes through better market access and value addition. Empowered women and youth in agricultural value chains. Strengthened community resilience to climate change and drought.

Project Progress

• Ongoing

Project Impact Summary (Key Performance Indicators)

Indicator	Achievement
Farmers Reached:	480 farmers
Youth/Women/VMGs Engaged:	60
Employment Created:	60% of the total farmers.
Value Chains Supported:	Horticulture (vegetables, fruits), cereals (maize, sorghum, millet), legumes (beans, cowpeas, green grams), livestock (poultry, goats, cattle), kitchen garden crops
Productivity/Income Change:	Average 35% increase in crop yields through climate-smart practices. 40% increase in household incomes from improved agricultural production. 30% reduction in post-harvest losses. 50% improvement in household dietary diversity through kitchen gardens. 25% increase in livestock productivity through improved management. Enhanced resilience to climate variability and drought.