KEAN International

01/05/2026

Every day is Labour Day for our amazing waste pickers!

They don’t just collect and sort waste, they’re the heartbeat of our community, turning trash into treasure. At KEAN's Organic Rebirth Project, we are not just creating compost; we are nurturing a whole ecosystem where waste workers are celebrated, farmers thrive, and communities take charge of their future.

Together, we are building a circular economy from the ground up!

Join us in honouring those who make this change possible. 💚

30/04/2026

The discipline of composting 

Great compost doesn’t happen by chance, it requires precision and patience.

Minimum of 5 compost layers (courses)
Heap height must allow monitoring and aeration
Temperature must reach 58–65°C to kill pathogens
Turn the heap every 21 days (3 times total)
Maintain moisture; not too dry, not too wet

No shortcuts. Just science and consistency.

27/04/2026

The most powerful outcome?

Participants didn’t just learn, they committed to act.

Farmers and waste workers pledged to:
✔️Start their own compost heaps
✔️Share knowledge within their communities
✔️Promote sustainable farming practices

From one demonstration to a growing movement.

22/04/2026

The earth gives. It's time we give back.

Every choice matters. Make yours count.

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21/04/2026

A compost heap is alive.

It breathes (needs oxygen)
It feeds (on organic materials)
It drinks (needs water)
It grows (through microbial activity)

And like all living systems, it thrives when properly managed.

Respect the process. Trust the science. Reap the benefits

19/04/2026

What if markets didn’t produce waste but resources?

By recycling organic waste into compost:
✅️Nutrients return to the soil
✅️Waste volume reduces by up to 60%
✅️Farmers reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers
✅️Communities create green jobs

This is the future of waste management in Kiambu County and beyond.

16/04/2026

This wasn’t just a training, it was co-creation in action.

After the first layer demonstration by agronomist Teresia Wairimu of Hygrow Fertilizer, something powerful happened…

🌟Waste pickers and farmers took over
🌟Each layer was built collaboratively
🌟Knowledge was shared, adapted, and owned

This is what sustainable change looks like. People learning by doing and teaching others.

14/04/2026

Compost is more than fertilizer, such that it’s a soil transformer.
Improves soil structure (binds sandy soils, loosens clay soils)
Increases water retention (1kg of humus holds up to 6L of water)
Supplies nutrients slowly for sustained crop growth
Reduces pests & diseases through high-temperature decomposition (up to 60°C).
Neutralizes soil acidity for better yields

This is how we build resilient farming systems in Kenya, starting from waste.

13/04/2026

Waste pickers + farmers + 60 tonnes of organic waste = community-built compost. 🌍♻️

Six layers. 60 litres of water. One 21-day turning cycle. And one powerful shift watching the community take the lead after the very first demonstration.

From market waste to dark, earthy, nutrient-rich compost. This is the circular economy, happening right here in Kiambu County. 🌱

30/03/2026

30/03/2026

Today, through a convening by the Children and Youth Major Group to the UNEP, KEAN International reflected on some hard truths, that;
-The world wastes over 1 billion tonnes of food annually
-Food waste contributes 8-10% of global GHG emissions
-But still, more than 700 million people go hungry.

In Kenya, this contradiction is even more stark. Markets overflow with organic waste, while farmers struggle with declining soil fertility, post-harvest losses, and rising input costs.

Through the OrganicRebirth project, we are responding differently, where we are;
-Turning food waste into organic fertilizer
-Building closed-loop systems that link markets, households, and farms
-Centering informal waste workers as co-owners, not invisible labor
-Restoring soils while restoring dignity

From today’s discussions, one thing remains clear, that individual action is not enough. Systems change is necessary.