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Kenyan smallholder farmers have experienced significant improvements in their agricultural output and soil health thanks to a grassroots regenerative agriculture program. Spearheaded by the charity Farm Africa, this initiative focuses on empowering farmers by reducing their dependency on chemicals and decreasing the risk of crop failure.
Since its inception in 2017, Farm Africa’s Strengthening Regenerative Agriculture in Kenya (STRAK) project has been working closely with rural communities to enhance their resilience to climate challenges and bolster their livelihoods. Over 60,000 farmers have been trained in sustainable techniques, including intercropping, agro-forestry, crop rotation, and the use of farmyard manure. These beneficiaries are encouraged to pass on the skills they acquire, amplifying the project’s reach within their local areas.
Data gathered from Embu and Tharaka Nithi counties highlights promising outcomes: more than 70% of participating farmers have adopted regenerative methods, leading to yield increases of up to 81% and water retention improvements of 92%. Additionally, there has been a notable reduction in soil erosion, crop failures, and reliance on chemical inputs. Independent analysis by the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry, which examined soil samples from 2,000 sites, confirmed substantial enhancements in soil vitality and microbial diversity.
Mary Nyale, Farm Africa’s Country Director, emphasized the broader impact of these results: “These results clearly demonstrate that regenerative agriculture is not just an environmental intervention, it is an economic one.” She added, “By equipping smallholder farmers with the tools, knowledge and market linkages to farm regeneratively, we are seeing sustainable improvements in yields, soil fertility and incomes. This evidence shows that regenerative agriculture can work at scale and deliver measurable impact for both people and the planet.”
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