One of the major challenges in Kenya’s waste and recycling sector is that the urban waste is either not collected and recycled at all, or it is collected by waste pickers who are perceived as outcasts and live in poverty,…
It is estimated that one-third of Kenya’s post-harvest seafood is lost before it can be sold and safely consumed with loss of income for small-scale fishers as a consequence. Two obstacles must be overcome to solve this problem: First, many…
Globally, consumers and retailers are becoming increasingly aware of the need for responsible production and consumption. There is therefore a market push to reduce the impact of harmful pesticides and other farm inputs on the environment, promote biodiversity and ensure…
Tourism is one of the strongest drivers of world trade and prosperity and contributes to 10% of global GDP. Its capacity to generate jobs, increase exports, and adopt new technologies makes it an important pillar for economic growth. However, according to…
The Taveta Banana Project will roll out interventions geared towards enhancing the competitiveness of the banana value chain and improving market access for the targeted farmers. It will deliver a socially and environmentally responsible fruit pulp processing factory that is…
Small holder farming in Kenya continue to be negatively impacted by unpredictable weather patterns and lack of appropriate financing to stimulate sustainable agricultural commercialisation. DanChurchAid and commercial partner Ingemann – together with Juhudi Kilimo and Momentum Trust – seek to…
The challenges related to plastic waste are expected to grow exponentially, exacerbating environmental pollution and climate change. The Waste-to-Value project contributes to tackling this challenge whilst improving livelihoods for men, women and youth in Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi and Lamu counties…
Enhancing crop yield and profitability in Kenya through biological plant protection
With the long-term objective to reduce poverty, stimulate economic growth and increased sustainable energy supply, the project aims to develop a market for low-cost, party locally produced kW wind turbines for rural electrification. The project hopes to demonstrate the technical, social and…
