WingFarm

Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in an impactful event at Zimmerman, together with organisations as WingFarm, Bold Africa, and Thee Joint Youth Group. Together, we did some farming activity, planting, to support Brook Centre for the deaf and autistic children. This initiative not only promotes UrbanFarming as a sustainable solution but also ensures access to nutritious food for children with special needs. Such projects strengthen food security and demonstrate the power of agriculture in transforming lives within our communities. Urban farming is more than growing food; it's about creating healthier environments, empowering communities, and building a brighter future for vulnerable groups. Let’s continue to embrace these efforts to nurture a healthier, inclusive, and sustainable society! #UrbanFarming #Sustainability #CommunityImpact #Agriculture #Inclusion #wingfarm #boldimpactafrica #LoraineKabaka #foodsecurity #icipe

Food security in the urban areas has been an illusion. However, with a small piece of land, one can grow sufficient food. Urban farming should be encouraged at all levels and to anyone with a space they can grow food. #Ukulimamjini #KilimoNiMboka

MUHORONI HERE WE COME! Join us in partnership with YPARD Kenya, for a Farmers Festival ON 13th December, 2024 from 10am. Come and have fun, there will be numerous activities just for you. #KilimoniMboka #farmersfestival YPARD Kenya Jenice Achieng

On Tuesday, our Head of Partnerships, Loraine Kabaka, initiated Project Shambani with a mission to leverage sustainable agricultural practices, and transform landfill urban spaces in Kenya into vibrant green areas, fostering biodiversity and enhancing ecosystem health. Through the project, we established a community garden at the 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒇 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏 in Zimmerman, that will be critical in fostering inclusion and empowering children with special needs with access to fresh foods. We also trained the participants on agroecology techniques, composting, and soil health, encouraging them to participate in sustainable farming. We are grateful to all our partners who collaborated in the success of the project, including WingFarm, SHOFCO, and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). We also invite everyone interested to participate in the next edition that will be held in Githurai 44 on Saturday, December 14th, 2024.

We partnered with Thee Joint - a youth based organisation and other partners to establish a community garden at the Brook Centre for Deaf and Autistic Children. The community garden will allow access to highly nutritious food for the children which will promote better health outcomes and improved quality of life. Ensuring access to such food fosters inclusivity and equity, empowering these children to thrive and actively participate in society. WingFarm

On Tuesday, WingFarm, in collaboration with Loraine Kabaka and Thee Joint—a youth-based group —successfully established a community garden at the Brook Centre for Deaf and Autistic Children. This garden is more than just a space for growing food; it represents hope and transformation. By cultivating nutritious vegetables and fruits like tomatoes, onions, coriander, lettuce, avocados, tree tomatoes, passion fruits, pawpaws, and cowpeas using agroecological principles, we aim to enhance the nutritional intake and overall well-being of these special children. We were privileged to work alongside youth from informal settlements in Nairobi, Zimmerman, Kasarani, and Gathurai. This initiative not only empowered them with hands-on agricultural skills but also inspired them to view farming as a pathway to growth and community impact. At WingFarm, we are committed to creating a more sustainable and inclusive food system. Our goal is to establish 15 additional community gardens in Nairobi and Kiambu counties, providing safe and healthy food options to communities in the informal sector. Together, we are sowing seeds of change—one garden at a time. #Agroecology #KilimoniMboka #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableAgriculture Loraine Kabaka

I initiated 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗶 with a mission to bridge 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 and policies with 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, creating sustainable and inclusive solutions for communities. Our first successful Agroecology space was in Viwandani ward (Mukuru informal settlement),Nairobi, where we used phytoremediation to reclaim a landfill, transforming it to a green space 🌿🌿🪴 This week, we established a community garden at the 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒇 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏 in collaboration with Gilbert Koskey , WingFarm , Geoffrey Mbugua from Kenya Youth Biodiversity Network,SHOFCO.The fruit trees seedlings were obtained from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) . This garden isn’t just about growing food—it’s about fostering inclusion, empowering people with special needs, and making cities resilient to climate change through agrobiodiversity.We work with local Youth CBOs ensuring the spaces are maintained thus creating employment 💪🏽👨🏽🌾👩🏽🌾 In this case,we worked with Thee Joint Youth CBO in Zimmerman, Nairobi. They are gaining hands-on skills in agroecology, composting and soil health while learning how sustainable farming can drive change. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed their time, expertise and seedlings. Together, we’re turning research into action, one garden at a time. 👌🏽🙏🏽 How are you contributing to a sustainable future? Do you want to be part of this journey? #Agroecology #Inclusion #Agrobiodiversity #ProjectShambani #ClimateResilience #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableCities #BlackSoldierFlyFarming Sam Okemwa, GMIEK. Serena Wainaina Kenya Organic Agriculture Network Policy Action Initiative

I initiated 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗶 with a mission to bridge 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 and policies with 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, creating sustainable and inclusive solutions for communities. Our first successful Agroecology space was in Viwandani ward (Mukuru informal settlement),Nairobi, where we used phytoremediation to reclaim a landfill, transforming it to a green space 🌿🌿🪴 This week, we established a community garden at the 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒇 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏 in collaboration with Gilbert Koskey , WingFarm , Geoffrey Mbugua from Kenya Youth Biodiversity Network,SHOFCO.The fruit trees seedlings were obtained from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) . This garden isn’t just about growing food—it’s about fostering inclusion, empowering people with special needs, and making cities resilient to climate change through agrobiodiversity.We work with local Youth CBOs ensuring the spaces are maintained thus creating employment 💪🏽👨🏽🌾👩🏽🌾 In this case,we worked with Thee Joint Youth CBO in Zimmerman, Nairobi. They are gaining hands-on skills in agroecology, composting and soil health while learning how sustainable farming can drive change. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed their time, expertise and seedlings. Together, we’re turning research into action, one garden at a time. 👌🏽🙏🏽 How are you contributing to a sustainable future? Do you want to be part of this journey? #Agroecology #Inclusion #Agrobiodiversity #ProjectShambani #ClimateResilience #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableCities #BlackSoldierFlyFarming Sam Okemwa, GMIEK. Serena Wainaina Kenya Organic Agriculture Network Policy Action Initiative

On Tuesday, WingFarm, in collaboration with Loraine Kabaka and Thee Joint—a youth-based group —successfully established a community garden at the Brook Centre for Deaf and Autistic Children. This garden is more than just a space for growing food; it represents hope and transformation. By cultivating nutritious vegetables and fruits like tomatoes, onions, coriander, lettuce, avocados, tree tomatoes, passion fruits, pawpaws, and cowpeas using agroecological principles, we aim to enhance the nutritional intake and overall well-being of these special children. We were privileged to work alongside youth from informal settlements in Nairobi, Zimmerman, Kasarani, and Gathurai. This initiative not only empowered them with hands-on agricultural skills but also inspired them to view farming as a pathway to growth and community impact. At WingFarm, we are committed to creating a more sustainable and inclusive food system. Our goal is to establish 15 additional community gardens in Nairobi and Kiambu counties, providing safe and healthy food options to communities in the informal sector. Together, we are sowing seeds of change—one garden at a time. #Agroecology #KilimoniMboka #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableAgriculture Loraine Kabaka

On November 22, 2024, WingFarm was thrilled to have hosted a youth mentorship program in partnerhip with Kenya Agricultural Students Association, Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development and Murang'a University of Technology. The program focused on shifting the mindset of young people towards Agriculture. Experts from the Ministry, academia, and farmers shared valuable insights on the importance of resilience, hard work, and consistency in managing agribusinesses. Agriculture is a challenging field that requires more than just basic knowledge. It is a sector shaped by complex factors such as #climatechange, market volatility, the high cost of inputs, and regulatory hurdles, all of which affect crop yields and livestock health. For young people to thrive and fully exploit the opportunities available in agriculture, it is crucial to embrace innovation, build resilience, and equip themselves with the necessary skills and knowledge. #KilimoniMboka #ZeroHunger