Seed Savers Network, Kenya

09/10/2026

Over 120 farmers gathered at Kigogo Women Farmer Field School in Nakuru County to celebrate Mazingira Day through a field day that showcased how regenerative agriculture and renewable energy can work together to build resilient food systems, improve livelihoods, and protect the environment.

Held under the Power for Food Partnership the field day brought together local administration, county government officials, farmers and private sector partners and media creating a platform for farmers to learn, exchange experiences, and explore practical solutions to the challenges facing agriculture today.

From regenerative farming practices to renewable energy technologies, the event demonstrated how integrating sustainable agricultural practices with clean energy solutions can help farmers improve productivity while reducing environmental impacts. Farmers engaged with partnership SMEs, including Sistema.bio and Safi Organics, alongside other service providers who shared practical solutions for sustainable farming, dairy managementand the use of solar-powered tools to make farm operations easier and more efficient.

As the world marks Mazingira Day, the gathering at Kigogo Women Farmer Field School served as a reminder that environmental conservation and food production go hand in hand. Supporting farmers to restore soil health, adopt regenerative practices, and access renewable energy is not only an investment in their livelihoods but also a step towards more sustainable, climate-resilient communities.

09/10/2026

Ahead of Mazingira Day, , we are glad to have had Hon. Florence Jematiah, Women Representative for Baringo County, and Hon. Charity Chepkwony, Member of Parliament for Njoro Constituency, among other distinguished leaders, to the Seed Fair Mashinani hosted by the Chomnyet Farmers Group in Loboi, Baringo County.Similar Seed Fair Mashinani events were held across various villages, wards, and sub-counties, including Mchongoi, marigat, loluk,ilchamus,Tiaty, Mogotio, Baringo North, Baringo Central, Baringo South and many other. The events attracted local government leaders and representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, demonstrating strong institutional support for community seed systems, the conservation of indigenous seeds, and the promotion of agricultural biodiversity.These fairs provided valuable platforms for farmers to exchange seeds, share knowledge locally and beyond through online meeting, showcase local crop varieties, and strengthen community-led efforts towards food security and climate resilience. As we marked the lead-up to Mazingira Day, the events highlighted the important role that indigenous seeds, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable agricultural practices play in protecting our environment and building resilient farming communities.Hats off to all seed ambassadors who participated made the mashinani Seed fairs colourful.

09/10/2026

Join farmers from Seed Savers Network, Kenya from across all parts of the country as we celebrate our indigenous seeds today. Over 70 seed fair mashinani gatherings are happening today.
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08/10/2026

Seed Savers Network, Kenya joined DCA,NARO and TPO for a productive quarterly project meeting to review progress, share lessons, and strengthen collaboration in advancing resilient seed systems and farmer-centered agricultural innovations in Moroto ,Uganda.

Key areas of focus included:Participatory Varietal Selection (PVS) and characterization,Farmers’ training and capacity building and Establishment and strengthening of community seed banks

The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on achievements, identify challenges, and agree on practical actions to accelerate implementation and ensure farmers have access to suitable, quality and diverse seed varieties.

08/10/2026

Today, we successfully concluded a three-day learning workshop at Seed Savers Network, bringing together 12 participants from Community Rehabilitation & Environmental Protection to deepen their knowledge and practical skills on seed sovereignty, farmers’ rights, seed policies, community seed banking, seed security assessment, and integrated pest management. Through discussions, group work, farm visits and practical sessions, participants explored how communities can conserve, manage and use diverse local seeds while strengthening their resilience and food systems.

The workshop ended with an a assessment, reflections and a joint discussion on staying connected and working together to strengthen community seed systems. The three days reminded us that seeds are not only a resource for farming—they are part of our heritage, livelihoods and food sovereignty. Together, we continue to champion farmer-led solutions and resilient local seed systems.

02/10/2026

Seed Savers Network, Kenya and Hivos East Africa and GROOTS collaborated to train lead farmers from Kitui,Laikipia,Baringo and Nakuru counties on practical strategies to increase crop diversity on their farms and strengthen community seed banks.

Through the training, farmers gained knowledge on selecting, multiplying, conserving, and sharing diverse and locally adapted crop varieties.

More crop diversity means greater resilience, improved food and nutrition security, and stronger farming communities.

30/09/2026

Dear colleagues and partners,
We kindly invite you to join us in the discussion on the Youth, Seeds and the Future of Food Systems Governance under the Theme: Youth, Agroecology and the Fight for Seed Sovereignty in Food Systems Governance

Happening today at 7:00–9:00 PM EAT.

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Cefroht Uganda Greenpeace Africa Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement- ROAM ESAFF Uganda

28/09/2026

Today,we are pleased to welcome 50 students from Thika Technical Training Institute to the Seed Savers Network, Kenya center for a learning exchange visit. Their visit is more than just a tour it's is an opportunity to connect the next generation with knowledge, practices and innovations that will shape our food systems.By exposing young people to FMSS, various agroecological practices, Renewable energy technologies.We are nurturing future innovators, researchers and champions of food and seed sovereignty.

28/09/2026

Last week, Seed Savers Network, Kenya participated in Joint working session for the Power for Food Partnership in Kisumu.The session brought together the 8 implementing partners working in the 7counties in (Kericho,Nakuru, Nandi,Uasingishu,Busia, Bungoma and Kakamega).As a Networking the workshop was vital to reflect year long progress, look at unexpected outcomes, challenges and reflect on the impact we are creating in communities as we continue transforming the food system through adoption of RA-PURE (Regenerative Agriculture and Productive Use of Renewable Energy).

27/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW?
More than 80% of seeds used for food production in Africa come from Farmer-Managed Seed Systems.
Farmers save, select, multiply, exchange and adapt seed—keeping varieties and knowledge alive within their communities.
But these systems are under pressure, and local crop varieties and indigenous livestock breeds are also being lost. How do we strengthen the systems communities already depend on?
That is one of the questions EAISC 2026 will explore.
📅 17–20 November | CUEA, Nairobi
Register to join us: https://bit.ly/4iukJLf