Seed Savers Network, Kenya

05/06/2026

Today, Seed Savers joined like minded organizations in kimalel Baringo county to mark world environment day 2026 under the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,”. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on our shared responsibility to protect the environment and promote sustainable solutions for future generations.Through seed conservation, agroecology, tree growing, and the preservation of agricultural biodiversity, we continue to contribute to healthier ecosystems, resilient food systems, and improved livelihoods for farming communities.As we mark this important day, we reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding our natural resources and empowering communities to become custodians of the environment. Together, we can restore ecosystems,

31/05/2026

Master Trainers from the Departments of Agriculture and Energy, Seed Savers Network staff and Trainers of Trainers (TOTs)from Nakuru and Kericho have officially embarked on the establishment of Comparison Trials on farmers practices vs RA vs RA-PURE nexus in learning sites under the Power for Food Partnership Project.

The comparison trial plots are now being established within Farmer Field Schools (FFS)/Farmer field Business Schools(FFBS) and will directly serve over 2,400 farmers across the project areas.

These learning sites will provide farmers with a unique opportunity to see, compare, learn, and make informed decisions based on practical evidence generated right on their own farms. Through the trials, farmers will compare:

-Soil health and fertility improvement
-Crop performance and yield stability.
-Water use efficiency and moisture retention
-Pest and disease management approaches
- climate resilience and profitability.

The goal is not only to promote the adoption of regenerative agriculture and PURE technologies but also to generate and document evidence that demonstrates their benefits in improving productivity, resilience, profitability, and sustainability for smallholder farmers.

These demonstration sites will become living classrooms where farmers learn by doing, sharing experiences, and testing innovations that can transform food systems and livelihoods.


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29/05/2026

Seed Savers Network, Kenya is happy to join Tendet Foundation among other partners in the Food Heritage Festival tomorrow at the National Museums of Kenya as we celebrate our indigenous and local foods. Karibu to join us!

29/05/2026

Through the Supporting Agroecological Transitions in Vihiga County Project, Seed Savers Network, Kenya in partnership with Alliance of Bioversity International are revitalizing four relay community-based seed banking to enhance agro-biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and local food security in Vihiga County.

This week, 15 farmers from Vihiga County participated in a three-day hands on workshop. The training focused on strengthening community seed banks, seed multiplication, seed policies , legal literacy and enterprise development to enhance agro-biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and local food security.

Farmers also received practical exposure on organic mushroom farming as a income-generating enterprise, offering opportunities for improved household nutrition, diversified livelihoods and sustainable farming systems.

The training further created awareness on the Seed and Plant Varieties Act and the legal pathways for marketing farmer-saved seeds, empowering farmers to strengthen community-led seed systems.

27/05/2026

Today marked the final day of the restoration workshop. We concluded with a field excursion to a restored riparian site where communities have successfully rehabilitated degraded riverbanks using Dombeya and other indigenous tree species. It was inspiring to witness how restoration efforts are alrea...

26/05/2026

Today is the 2nd day of the 3 days workshop on Restoration with 20 participants from Nakuru, Njoro. The sessions focused on agroecology, riparian restoration, soil and water conservation, community seed systems, and livelihood opportunities for women and youth. Farmers actively shared experiences and practical approaches for restoring degraded landscapes while strengthening household food security and community resilience.
A key highlight was the rich exchange on the role of local communities in protecting river ecosystems, conserving biodiversity, and advancing sustainable farming practices that support both people and nature Session. The farmers were also taken through nursery and tree seed collection. We are glad to have support of World Resources Institute and Via Foundation throughout the project and also during the workshop.
Through this initiative, Seed Savers Network Association continues to work closely with communities to promote holistic landscape restoration through agroforestry, agroecology, and community-led conservation approaches.
Together, we restore landscapes, strengthen livelihoods, and grow hope for the future. WRI Africa

26/05/2026

Wondering how to make foliar and bio pesticides at home? Here are 2 easy ways.

23/05/2026

20/05/2026

Today we joined like minded organizations in Baringo, Marigat in celebrating World Bees Day 2026 under the theme:“Bee Together for People and the Planet – A Partnership That Sustains Us All.” Today, we celebrate the vital role bees play in sustaining biodiversity, food systems, livelihoods, and a healthy planet. Together, we remain committed to protecting bee habitats by promoting agroecology, conserve nature and advancing a sustainable future for people.

18/05/2026

Building resilient food systems requires integrated solutions that respond directly to the challenges farmers face today — from declining soil fertility and rising production costs to post-harvest losses and climate-related shocks. Through the Power for Food Partnership, this initiative is promoting a nexus approach that connects regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, and farmer-led innovation to create more sustainable, productive, and resilient farming systems.

This week, 20 Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) from Eburru-Mbaruk, Nyota, Turi, and Kamasian in Kericho County underwent intensive hands-on practical training on Regenerative Agriculture (RA) and the Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE). The training was facilitated through collaboration between Seed Savers Network, the Ministry of Agriculture, and Energy Department master trainers, who guided participants through practical sessions demonstrating how integrated farming approaches can help reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest losses, restore soil health, and strengthen household resilience.

The training also emphasized the importance of peer-to-peer learning as a powerful pathway for scaling innovation at the community level. Through two days of field visits to Farmer Field Schools, participants learned directly from farmers already implementing regenerative and energy-smart practices, creating space for knowledge exchange, local adaptation, and practical problem-solving grounded in real farming experiences.

As we move into the next phase, establishment of comparison trials begins this week across the project sites. Through this initiative, a total of 2,400 farmers will be engaged in generating and documenting evidence, learning through hands-on demonstrations, and advancing climate-resilient and energy-smart agricultural practices.

This is how we transform food systems by breaking silos and connecting soil health, food production, renewable energy, and community knowledge for long-term sustainability.

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