PELUM Kenya Association

𝗣𝗘𝗟𝗨𝗠 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗢𝗨 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 Today, PELUM Kenya signed a Memorandum of Understanding with County Government of Laikipia, reinforcing our commitment to advancing agroecology. We are dedicated to supporting the county in formulating its agroecology strategy, while H.E. Governor Joshua Irungu has pledged his full support to ensure the successful realization of our shared objectives. Together, we cultivate a sustainable future! #Agroecology #SustainableFarming #PartnershipsForChange Agroecology Coalition Agroecology Fund Biovision Foundation Biovision Africa Trust IFOAM - Organics International ISFAAKenya Norec Naturland e.V. Rosinah Mbenya Mary Munyutha Manei Naanyu Monicah Yator Monica Nyaga

𝗕𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! The inspiring event will feature keynote speakers, research presentations, side events, exhibitions, field excursions, and more—all dedicated to advancing Agroecology in the region! Engage with policymakers, researchers, farmers, and industry leaders as we drive agroecology forward for a more resilient and sustainable food system. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 25th–28th March 2025 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM daily 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Argyle Grand Hotel, Nairobi Confirm your participation by registering via the link  https://lnkd.in/e6cns4VJ Biovision Africa Trust Biovision Foundation GIZ Kenya Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Slow Food Kenya Rosinah Mbenya Manei Naanyu VENANCIA WAMBUA David Amudavi Monicah Yator Monica Nyaga Agroecology Map Agroecology Coalition KCOA KHEA PELUM Association Regional Secretariat PELUM Eswatini PELUM Uganda

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Today, we were honored to host Lena Luig, Head of the International Agricultural Policy Division at Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, for an insightful engagement on agroecology policy and advocacy. PELUM Kenya shared its work on policy advocacy, emphasizing the crucial role of multi-stakeholder collaboration in shaping policies that support sustainable food systems. A key focus of the discussion was the formulation process of the National Agroecology Strategy for Food System Transformation (2024-2033)—a milestone document aimed at steering Kenya towards resilient and sustainable food production. During the session, we reflected on: ✅ The formulation process—bringing together policymakers, farmers, CSOs, and other stakeholders. ✅ Challenges encountered—ensuring inclusivity, addressing policy gaps, and securing political will. ✅ Lessons learned—the importance of participatory approaches and strong advocacy networks. ✅ The way forward—focusing on sub-national level domestication and implementation, ensuring that the strategy translates into tangible actions for communities. We look forward to continued collaboration in advancing agroecology as a key driver for food system transformation in Kenya and beyond. Rosinah Mbenya Mary Munyutha Ngunjiri Kihoro Monica Nyaga Bathseba Ratemo CPA Alice Kariuki Evans Akello Irene Nyaega Beth Omae

🌍 Strengthening African Representation in the Organic Movement 🌱 We’re pleased to welcome Rosinah Mbenya, Country Coordinator of PELUM Kenya Association, to the IFOAM – Organics International World Board. With extensive experience in agroecology, advocacy, and leadership, Rosinah will help ensure that Africa’s organic movement is well represented in global discussions. This co-option reflects our commitment to diverse perspectives in shaping a sustainable future for organic agriculture. Learn more about Rosinah and what this means for the movement: 👉 https://buff.ly/3QOzD01 #OrganicFarming #Agroecology #Sustainability #IFOAM #LuvOrganic

How does climate change impact food, health, and even mental well-being? Today, CIFOR-ICRAF hosted the National Level Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Forum for the #Visibilize4ClimateAction and #PathfinderInitiative projects, bringing together experts to explore the climate-health-food nexus and the policies needed to address these challenges. Climate change is a critical threat to the health of millions in East Africa’s drylands. It affects food security, nutrition, and mental well-being, with extreme heat, droughts, and land degradation worsening undernutrition and health burdens. Despite this, these impacts remain largely undocumented and under-addressed in policy. The Visibilize4ClimateAction Project seeks to make the health impacts of climate change visible through research, policy engagement, and public awareness. The project is analyzing climate, ecological, and nutritional data to quantify climate-related health risks, documenting lived experiences of vulnerable communities, and working with policymakers to integrate climate and health considerations into national policies. "We need policies that work across sectors—climate, food, and health—while supporting adaptation approaches like agroecology and sustainable land management." – Eliane Ubalijoro, CIFOR-ICRAF CEO "Climate change is not just an environmental issue—it’s a food issue, a health issue, and a crisis impacting nutrition and mental well-being. Addressing it requires sustainable land management, stronger policies, and data-driven solutions." – Elizabeth Kimani-Murage, Senior Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center. The forum featured presentations on #Visibilize4ClimateAction and #PathfinderInitiative by various speakers. As part of the event, participants toured CIFOR-ICRAF’s facilities, including our soil, seed, and spatial data science labs, where cutting-edge research is driving climate resilience and sustainable land management solutions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d3biYkKP University of Nairobi | PELUM Kenya Association | University of Oxford | London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London | Loughborough University | Makerere University | Mekelle University | Wellcome Trust | Mieke Bourne | Alice Karanja | Alice Ritho | Freidah Wanda, PMP® | Kanyiva Muindi Gladys Mbai |

This week, PELUM Kenya actively engaged in key discussions on sustainability and policy. We participated in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) analysis stakeholders meeting at ILRI Campus, contributing to climate action strategies. Additionally, we engaged with the Forestry State Department under the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to strengthen collaborations on sustainable land use. The Nairobi and Central Zonal office also joined the Nyandarua County Fiscal Budget sensitization in Oljororook Subcounty, where the Director of Agriculture addressed participants alongside the CC Public Works. Article 201 of the Kenya Constitution 2010 envisages transparency, accountability and public participation on matters public finance. Further, section 117 of the Public Finance Management Act 2012 requires that the County Treasury in preparing County Fiscal Strategy Paper takes into consideration views of, among others, the public and interested persons/groups. Most of the County Governments have organized public participation forums to gather views from the public on the Fiscal budgets. Let's all turn up and actively participate. Rosinah Mbenya Manei Naanyu Mary Munyutha George Foro Beth Omae Monica Nyaga CPA Alice Kariuki Ngunjiri Kihoro Jeff Kihoro Bathseba Ratemo

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗪𝗘𝟰𝗥)! 🌱💪 The PELUM Association and its Country Chapters in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Malawi, with support from GIZ, are launching the Women Empowerment for Rural Resilience, Representation and Resources (WE4R) Project (Nov 2024 – Oct 2026). This initiative focuses on strengthening the capacity of women change agents and male allies to advocate for women’s rights, resource access, and representation in rural livelihoods and land matters across Africa. The mentorship program supports women at three levels: ✨ 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 – Active in agriculture, fishing, and agro-pastoralism within social movements (No age restriction) ✨ 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 – From CSOs, media, law, private sector, politics, academia, and cultural or religious sectors (No age restriction) ✨ 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 – Aged 18-35, engaged in sustainable farming practices. Submit your application via the link https://lnkd.in/dTtmMqQd Together, we amplify voices and drive lasting change! 💚🌍 Rosinah Mbenya Manei Naanyu Monica Nyaga CPA Alice Kariuki Diana N. Mwangi Ngunjiri Kihoro Maina Wambugu YARD COMMUNITY ADS WESTERN Bathseba Ratemo PELUM Association Regional Secretariat

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗪𝗢𝗟𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶! An inspiring start as 44+ mentors, mentees, and the AWOLA Steering Committee from Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe come together to network, learn, and share success stories on transforming the food system. Stay tuned for Day 2 updates! PELUM Uganda pelum zimbabwe Both ENDS Rosinah Mbenya Manei Naanyu Monica Nyaga Beth Omae Ngunjiri Kihoro Bathseba Ratemo josephine akia Lucy Mweche Salome Owuonda Dr. Sarah Olembo Nancy Rapando Fortunate Nyakanda Linda Kabaira (PhD) Elizabeth Rachel Mwiyeria Nalule Hadijah

🌱 KHEA at BIOFACH 2025 #BIOFACH2025 🌱 We are excited to announce that KHEA is participating in the 2025 Biofach trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany! 🇩🇪 This year’s theme, "Sustainable Solutions for a Healthier Future," aligns perfectly with KHEA’s mission to empower organic agriculture and agroecology in Eastern Africa. As part of the KCOA Project (Knowledge Hub for Organic Agriculture and Agroecology in Eastern Africa), our participation aims to strengthen Networking within the Organic Agriculture Value Chains. Alongside this, KHEA partners from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Madagascar have actively participated in the KCOA networking event, focusing on discussions around KCOA 2.0 financing and implementation modalities. Key aspects of the platform and governance are critically being assessed to ensure continuity and sustainability of the project beyond 2028. At Biofach, we are excited to connect with global industry leaders and share how KHEA and its partners are working to build sustainable networks that foster collaboration, innovation, and growth in the organic agriculture sector. #Biofach2025 #KHEA #OrganicAgriculture #KCOAProject #Networking #Sustainability #Agroecology #Biofach #Health #EcoFriendly #Nuremberg Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) FAO World Health Organization World Food Programme Biovision Foundation Biovision Africa Trust PELUM Kenya Association PELUM Uganda Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement TOAM TANZANIA ORGANIC AGRICULTURE MOVEMENT SYMABIO ICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology IFOAM - Organics International Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL Access Agriculture josephine akia David Amudavi

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗶 Over the past weeks, our new CEO Anders Gautschi and colleague Loredana Sorg went on an inspiring trip to Kenya and Tanzania, connecting with our long-term partners and experiencing firsthand the transformative work happening on the ground. From vibrant vegetable fields to herds of cattle with majestic local breed bulls 🐂, and meeting rooms filled with ideas, the journey was nothing short of motivating. 𝗔 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁? Anders had the unique honor of participating in the celebration of a new well in a Maasai village - a truly memorable experience together with our key partner Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT). ✨ The following week included an enriching exchange with Biovision’s strategic partner Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT) in Nairobi, Kenya, having meaningful discussions on projects and visionary collaboration. Next, during a warm welcome at PELUM Kenya Association, both organisations gained a comprehensive overview of their current projects on agroecology policy processes. Similarly inspiring was the great introduction to the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT’s work in Kenya. Of course, meeting with icipe’s Director General, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗸𝗼𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗼, his Interim Deputy Director General, Research and Partnerships, Dr. Sunday Ekesi and Grants Manager, 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵 𝗡𝗷𝘂𝗶𝗵, was an essential part of the visit too. Here’s a glimpse into some of the #moments captured during this trip. These meetings were not only about 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 but also about 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for sustainable change. With Anders as our new CEO, we are excited to further deepen our partnerships and drive support for agroecology, sustainable food systems, and resilient communities. 🌍 #Agroecology #Partnerships #SustainableDevelopment #FoodSystemsTransformation David Amudavi (BvAT), Janet Maro (SAT), Céline Termote (Bioversity), Rosinah Mbenya (Pelum), Mary Irungu (Pelum)