Hatching Incomes and Food Security The Weru Women Group from Tharaka Nithi County, has raised nearly half a million shillings after setting a hatchery. Formed in 2014, the women group trudged along, with members pooling their savings and supporting each other financially. This was however transformed radically in 2023 when the team enrolled on the
Green Hope: The Transforming Power of a Kitchen Garden Dorcas Sammy, a 21-year-old from Mutetu village in Kalivu sub-location, Athi Ward, knows too well the reality of going without vegetables. Her family, like many others in the area, had long struggled to access healthy food due to the harsh drought conditions that continue to plague
From Struggles to Surplus: How Sarah Mugo Transformed Her Farm Sarah Mugo, a dedicated small-scale farmer from Mukothima Ward, Tharaka Nithi County, has become a shining example of resilience and innovation in the face of climate change. Through training in Conservation Agriculture (CA) by NCCK, Sarah embraced sustainable farming methods that have not only transformed
From Struggle to Self-Reliance: Sabella’s Story My name is Sabella Kaburi Muchege from Thangatha village, Thiiti location, Mukothima ward. I am 52 years old married to one husband John Mushege in 1992 and we are blessed with five children, three boys and two girls and they have joined tertiary education pursuing different courses. When I
For years, residents of Athi Ward have been grappling with unpredictable weather—intense droughts, soil erosion, and dwindling water supplies. But now, a remarkable change is taking place. A whopping 60,000 tree seedlings have been planted, marking the start of a new chapter in environm restoration, all thanks to the NCCK and the support of CFGB
The residents of Kapkarin village in Kapsowar ward struggled with a persistent water crisis despite the allocation of funds to the Kapkarin Water Project for two consecutive financial years. Hopes of accessing clean and reliable piped water were repeatedly dashed as the local administration and project contractor colluded to stall the project, denying the community
Sarah Mugo, a dedicated small-scale farmer from Mukothima Ward, Tharaka Nithi County, has become a shining example of resilience and innovation in climate change. Through NCCK's training in Conservation Agriculture (CA), Sarah embraced sustainable farming methods that have transformed her yields and secured her family's food supply year-round.
I have gained leadership skills by being a lead farmer in my group. Before the project, I had never been a leader. Elizabeth Karea Introduction My name is Elizabeth karea living in Ntithini village, Thiiti location in Mukothima ward Tharaka Nithi County. I have one husband blessed with 4 children one in secondary school, 3
“From the sale of surplus of my farm produce, I have money to cater for other family needs.” Florence Kangaria Introduction My name is Florence Kangária. I am 48 years old. I stay in Undu village, Thiiti location, Mukothima ward, Tharaka Nithi County. I am married and together with husband we are blessed with 4
“Before I started practicing Conservation Agriculture, I earned at most Kshs.5000 per harvesting season from farming. Because of practicing CA, I now earn up to Kshs. 20,000.00 per harvesting season.“ David Mbiti Introduction My name is David Mbiti from Kanguutu village, Mwanyani location, Nkondi ward, Tharaka Nithi County. I am married with 4 children. I
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