FAO graduates the first cohort of TUNZA Farmer Field School facilitators
01/04/2026
Farmer Field Schools is a key methodology used to impart knowledge to the farmer groups that the ‘Transforming Livelihoods through Climate Resilient, Low Carbon, Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains in the Lake Region Economic Block’ (TUNZA) project is using to train on six value chains. That is: African Leafy Vegetables, Fruit Trees, Dairy, Poultry, Coffee and Tea. TUNZA is also Swahili to mean ‘to care', which captures the spirit of the project, which cares about the farmer and the environment.
FAO staff trained on Active Bystander Interventions
25/03/2026
A central theme of the training was the importance of fostering a speak‑up culture. In healthy work environment, staff feel safe to raise concerns, support vulnerable colleagues, and challenge behaviors that undermine the wider United Nations values. Active Bystanders can intervene subtly by redirecting conversations, offering support, or reporting concerns through proper channels. Silence, the trainers stressed, should never be an option when dignity and respect are at stake.
Youths as Peace Champions: Building peaceful and resilient communities in borderlands
24/03/2026
With their energy, creativity, and influence, young people are uniquely positioned to bridge divides, foster dialogue, and sustain peace in communities grappling with scarcity, political tensions, and climate shocks. Youths are not just future leaders - they are present-day influencers whose voices and actions are shaping the course of resilience in Kenya.
FAO celebrates International Day of Forests in Maragoli Hill, Vihiga County
21/03/2026
Under the Forest and Farm Facility Programme FAO has provided a grant of Kenya shillings 5.8 million to Maragoli Hill Community Forest Association to support them in reviewing their management plan and livelihood activities to ease the pressure on the forest. FAO has also provided another FFF grant of Kenya shillings 3.45 million to Progressive Youth Group to support tree nursery establishment and income generating activities.
Livestock health for family nutrition through anticipatory action in Samburu
19/03/2026
The project— “Safeguarding Livelihoods and Increasing Immediate Food Access for Vulnerable Rural Households Affected by Forecasted Drought Through Anticipatory Action”—is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with funding from the Government of Belgium under the Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities (SFERA).
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Young Forest Champions Initiative call for applications
16/03/2026
The initiative combines mentorship, technical training, and practical experience, including the use of advanced technologies such as remote sensing and digital monitoring tools. Through these components, participants develop competencies in forest restoration, ecosystem assessment, climate adaptation strategies, and community engagement.
FAO hands over a GIS lab to Kisumu County
16/03/2026
‘The Digital Land Governance Programme contributes directly to Kenya’s Vision 2030, the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, and FAO’s strategic commitment to sustainable land management and food security,’ said Farayi Zimudzi, FAO Representative in Kenya.
Safeguarding Pastoral Livelihoods: FAO’s Anticipatory Action Against Drought
09/03/2026
With pastures dwindling due to the drought conditions and livestock at risk, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through funding from the Belgium Government under the Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities (SFERA), is stepping in with anticipatory action to protect livelihoods before the crisis deepens.
Farmer Field Schools Transforming Agriculture in Bungoma
02/03/2026
Through the schools, farmers are leading field trials and learning integrated pest management techniques. They experiment with fly attractants, parasitoids, and minimal chemical use—methods that protect crops while safeguarding the environment.
Kenya Steps Up Drought Response in ASALs with EU and FAO Support
27/02/2026
Through the Pastoralism and Livestock Adaptation to Climate Change in Eastern Africa (PLACE) programme—funded by the European Union to the tune of 47 million Euros—FAO has procured 8,064 bags of highly nutritious range cubes worth USD 244,600. These supplemental feeds will support more than 10,000 people by sustaining livestock, ensuring the survival of animals, and maintaining milk and meat supply through the current drought period.
FAO Representative Farayi Zimudzi Presents Credentials to the Government of Kenya
06/02/2026
Welcoming Ms. Zimudzi on behalf of the Government, Dr. Mudavadi emphasized that the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) places agriculture at the center of Kenya’s development priorities, making FAO a key partner in the Country’s development plan. He noted that FAO’s mandate to transform agrifood systems aligns closely with the Government’s vision and expressed confidence that her appointment will strengthen the partnership between Kenya and FAO.
Multidisciplinary Partnership for Inclusive Agribusiness in Kilifi
04/02/2026
The Tushauriane project was designed as a learning-oriented pilot. Its value lies in demonstrating how agribusiness training, social norm change, and digital tools can work together to address complex gender-related and productivity challenges.
Farayi joins Kenya Country Office as FAO Representative
24/01/2026
Farayi Zimudzi has been appointed as the Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations (FAO) Kenya Representative. She takes over from Tipo Nyabenyi, who has been holding the position as an Ad Interim FAO Kenya representative.
Community gains and regional progress mark SWIOFC–Nairobi Convention partnership review in Kenya
18/12/2025
Nairobi, Kenya – The South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC) and the Nai...
The Conversations Cultivating Change in Kilifi’s Communities.
16/12/2025
Through a blend of two approaches, the Women’s Empowerment – Farmer Business School (WE-FBS) and Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC), men and women like Katana and Kalama meet weekly to discuss farming, marketing, and household relations. In these sessions, learning goes beyond production, it becomes a dialogue about equality.
In Kilifi’s Schools without Walls, Women are Growing more than Farms
16/12/2025
From a patch of sunbaked land in Magarini, Loice Kaingu has cultivated more than food, she’s grown confidence, income and a sense of purpose.
Each morning in Mjanaheri village, the mother of three sorts through her buckets of ripe tomat...
Creating greenery in the desert: the story of Kawoi in Kakuma Refugee camp
15/12/2025
The farmers meet as informal learning groups eager to continue with the farming they practiced in their respective countries of origin before forced displacement. These learning meetings assist in the integration of the refugees within themselves and host communities.
Equipping animal health frontline workers with epidemiological and disease Outbreak management skills
01/12/2025
By targeting officers in cross-border sub counties, the trainings addressed heightened risks of disease spread caused by livestock movement across porous borders, while also fostering collaboration between counties and neighboring countries to promote joint interventions for effective control. The PLACE project also aims to reduce conflicts that emanate from competition for limited natural resources like grazing grounds and watering points.
FAO rolls out a new fishing gear training in Kwale and Lamu
01/12/2025
The project is leveraging on innovation and technology to increase resilience of the livelihoods of the coastal communities. Anchored Fish Aggregation devices (aFADs) were identified as a cost cutting option for the tuna and tuna-like fishery. The introduction of aFADs in small scale fisheries is intended to encourage fishers to move from nearshore fisheries and reduce destruction of coral reefs and critical habitats, while increasing productivity.
How food hub empowers refugees and host communities in Kalobeyei
01/12/2025
“It is my joy to see them come here every day; they come with raw materials but leave with finished products to go and sell. They get more money through utilization of the hub, and this makes me happy,” Felister says as she escorts a lady carrying a basketful of cookies from the hub.