USTADI Foundation

11/06/2026

What does it mean when young people are trained to master one of the world’s most valuable crops—tomatoes 🍅?

Tomato farming is one of the most profitable agribusiness opportunities for young people, but its success depends on having the right practical skills in crop management and production.

Recently, through the Wezesha Agri Eco-Hub project—a partnership between Ustadi Foundation, Safaricom Foundation, and Lake Basin Development Authority in Busia County—youth were trained in tomato pruning and trellising techniques that improve air circulation, reduce crop diseases, prevent fruit rot, and enhance both yield and quality.

They also gained practical skills on how proper plant support systems enhance sunlight pe*******on, simplify irrigation and harvesting, and boost overall productivity for better market returns.

10/06/2026

Every missed opportunity to farm smarter puts livelihoods and food security at risk. Investing in resilient agriculture protects families, strengthens dignity, and builds lasting stability.

Yesterday, the Wezesha Agri-Eco Hub team joined farmers, youth, and partners at the Busia Farmer Field Day in Edama village, Matayos Sub-County, organized by Yara Kenya.

The event created a powerful space for learning, exchange, and demonstration of how balanced crop nutrition can improve productivity and increase farmers' incomes.

At the exhibition, the Wezesha III Agri-Eco Hub team showcased agricultural technologies and climate-smart practices that exposed farmers and young people to practical, sustainable farming solutions.

From kitchen garden technologies that help households maximize limited space for food and income to regenerative farming approaches that strengthen resilience.

The Wezesha III Agri-Eco Hub Project is a partnership between USTADI Foundation, Safaricom Foundation, and the Lake Basin Development Authority.

03/06/2026

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

From animal husbandry and kitchen gardening to agroecological production and enterprise development, youth are acquiring hands-on skills that enable them to engage in agriculture as a viable economic activity.

What began with access to training and mentorship is growing into something much bigger: increased confidence, stronger livelihoods, and a new generation of young agripreneurs contributing to food security and economic growth in their communities.

By opening doors to knowledge, resources, and real-world learning experiences, the project is empowering young people to become active contributors to their communities' development.

The initiative is implemented through a partnership between Ustadi Foundation, Safaricom Foundation, and the Lake Basin Development Authority.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

As countries seek to build resilience and create opportunities for their citizens, skills development has emerged as a critical driver of economic participation, innovation, and sustainable growth.

We are delighted to share that GSMESKILL has been featured in the European Commission's latest compendium, "Erasmus+ Projects: Developing Skills for the Future in sub-Saharan Africa," prepared for the 2026 Erasmus+ Week in Dakar, Senegal.

As one of the local partner organisations supporting the implementation of the GSMESkill Project in Kenya, USTADI Foundation is honoured to have contributed to a project that is strengthening vocational skills, fostering green entrepreneurship, and preparing young people for the jobs and businesses of the future.

Explore the full publication here: https://euagenda.eu/publications/erasmus-projects-developing-skills-for-the-future

Read more about the GSMESKILL here: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/projects/search/details/101091883

30/05/2026

27/05/2026

As we celebrate Eid al-Adha, USTADI Foundation extends warm wishes to our Muslim brothers and sisters, partners, and communities across Kenya and beyond.

May this sacred occasion inspire compassion, sacrifice, unity, and hope in our hearts and communities.

May our acts of kindness strengthen the bonds that bring us together and uplift those in need. 🌙✨

16/05/2026

When young men and women in Kenya consider career options, starting their own agribusiness is near the bottom on the list.

This negative attitude is what the Wezesha Agri Eco-Hub project continues to change in Busia County, Kenya.

One of the key goals of the Wezesha III Agri Eco-Hub Project is to empower youth to view agriculture not merely as subsistence farming, but as a viable and profitable business venture.

Through the project, rural youth from county are not only being trained on how to increase productivity across agricultural value chains, but are also being exposed to skills necessary to maximise their returns and navigate the marketplace.

13/05/2026

Kitchen gardens are proving that transformation does not always begin with vast acres of land. Sometimes, it starts with a small space, local materials, and the right knowledge and support.

These gardens are practical agroecological systems that support year-round food production and stronger household resilience.

Through the Wezesha III Agri-Eco Hub Project, young people are not only taught about kitchen gardens, but they also actively design them, build them, nurture them, and witness the transformation from bare ground to thriving sources of food and opportunity.

This hands-on experience gives them practical, replicable skills for home food production and income generation.

The project cultivates a generation that sees agriculture as a path to opportunity, resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.

12/05/2026

Poultry farming offers young Kenyans a practical pathway to improve livelihoods and strengthen food security through enterprise, resilience, and income generation.

However, success in farming requires the right skills, knowledge, and guidance to manage it as a and overcome challenges in the sector.

In Busia County, the project is bridging this gap.

Through hands-on training and mentorship at the Wezesha Agri Eco-Hub, youth are gaining practical skills in poultry farming while learning how to manage it as a profitable and sustainable business, focusing on:
• Proper vaccination practices and administration
• Poultry vaccination schedules for disease prevention
• Effective feeding systems for productivity
• Environmental protection to reduce disease risks
• Modern poultry management techniques for improved performance

This initiative is a partnership between Safaricom Foundation, Lake Basin Development Authority, and USTADI Foundation.