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Focus Areas

Value Chain Facilitation

Connecting Smallholder Farmers Directly to Profitable Markets

Strengthening agricultural supply chains by removing barriers between local producer groups and fair buyers. Farmers gain access to quality inputs, modern equipment, and reliable financing to boost their yields and command fair prices for everything they grow.

Fish Value Chain
EU, KALRO

Fish (Aquaculture & Mariculture)

Equipping coastal fisherfolk and smallholder farmers in Kilifi with climate resilient hatcheries, improved feeds, and marine culture systems. This targeted approach increases local fish yields, protects fragile coastal ecosystems, and builds reliable, long term household incomes.

28Groups
643Individuals

Established hatchery for mariculture at Kibokoni Youth Group

Aquaculture & Mariculture technologiesInput suppliesCommodity marketsAccess to financeTrade fairs
Mango Value Chain
EU, KALRO

Mango

Equipping smallholder mango farmers with modern production techniques, pest control methods, and post harvest handling technologies. These practical interventions help farmers reduce crop losses, increase fruit quality, and earn higher incomes from their harvests.

6Demo sites
1,208Individuals

Trade fair event and learning visit to Malindi cooperative by mango champions

Integrated Pest ManagementInput suppliesCommodity marketsAccess to financeTrade fairs
Cashew Value Chain
EU, KALRO

Cashew

Restoring the commercial potential of cashew farming through practical technology adoption and orchard rehabilitation. Introducing improved seedling varieties, proper pruning techniques, and direct market links enables smallholders to increase their annual harvests and build sustainable income from their crops.

9,256Farmers
5,320Women

Adoption of climate-smart technologies for enhanced cashew productivity

Climate-smart technologiesInput suppliesCommodity marketsAccess to financeTrade fairs
Cassava Value Chain
EU, Self Help Africa

Cassava

Transforming cassava from a basic subsistence crop into a dependable source of income and nutrition for smallholder households. Introducing drought tolerant planting materials, improved field management, and value addition training equips farming families to expand their harvests and sell processed cassava products to broader commercial markets.

2,210Farmers
20Lead farmers
2Aggregation centres

Distribution of Tajirika cassava variety and adoption by farmers

Good Agricultural PracticesInput suppliesCommodity marketsAccess to financeValue additionKEBS certification
Dairy Value Chain
IFAD, CTA

Dairy

Transforming local dairy farming into viable, sustainable business opportunities for young people. Providing producer groups with structured enterprise training, improved cold chain logistics, and reliable buyer connections helps youth step into commercial dairy farming, strengthen local milk supply chains, and build lasting financial independence.

Dairy products value addition processing handed over to youth groups

Enterprise developmentInput suppliesCommodity marketsValue additionKEBS certification
Cereals Value Chain
IFAD, CTA

Cereals

Strengthening the local grain sector by turning small scale cereal farming into sustainable youth enterprises. Supplying producer groups with commercial milling and aggregation machinery alongside market linkage support builds strong, resilient supply chains that deliver reliable income for young farmers.

Cereal value addition equipment handed over to youth groups

Enterprise developmentDigital literacyCommodity marketsValue addition
Soy Value Chain
EU, AGRIFI

Soy

Transforming local soy cultivation into a profitable, market driven venture for smallholder households. Supplying producer groups with quality seed varieties, good agricultural practices, and structured off take agreements helps farmers meet commercial grain specifications and build long term income stability.

Market assessment completed and farmer linkages established

Production techniquesInput suppliesCommodity marketsMarket linkages
Livestock & Meat Value Chain
Land O'Lakes

Livestock

Transforming traditional livestock rearing into profitable, market connected enterprises in dryland areas. Supporting producer associations with feed management solutions, climate resilient grazing practices, and structured off take networks enables pastoralist households to protect their herds and secure reliable income throughout the year.

Strengthened market linkages and improved livestock management practices

Livestock managementMarket linkagesValue addition
Poultry Value Chain
USADF

Poultry

Helping young farmers adapt to market shifts and climate challenges by building sustainable, diversified poultry enterprises. Combining seed funding with continuous business mentorship empowers youth groups to establish reliable hatcheries, improve flock survival rates, and supply surrounding communities with healthy day-old chicks.

Post-COVID resilience support helped poultry businesses recover and grow

Enterprise recoveryBusiness coachingInput suppliesMarket access

Our Framework

Five Pathways to Impact

Regardless of the commodity, our value chain initiatives deliver sustainable growth through five core operational pillars.

Technology Adoption

Practical tools and techniques tailored to specific crops and livestock.

Input Supply

Direct access to certified seeds, feeds, and essential equipment.

Market Access

Reliable connections to buyers, processors, and aggregation hubs.

Access to Finance

Targeted funding, micro loans, and strategic grant links.

Networking

Industry trade fairs, matchmaking forums, and market expos.

How We Work

Cross-Cutting Principles

Every initiative integrates six foundational principles to ensure lasting community impact and long term economic viability.

Gender & Youth InclusivityPublic-Private PartnershipsTechnology & Skill TransferCommercialisation ModelsDocumentation & LearningProject Sustainability

Partner with us on value chain development

We collaborate with county governments, development partners, and private-sector buyers to strengthen value chains that deliver income and opportunity for rural producers.

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