Farmers to Cut Down on Industrial Pesticides Farmers in Tharaka Nithi County are set to radically reduce usage of industrial pesticides as NCCK staff embark on training them on Integrated Pest Management. This follows a four-day intensive workshop in which NCCK were equipped with knowledge and skills in preparing and using bio-pesticides from locally available
NCCK-driven conservation agriculture is making over 7,000 households in food secure Silas Rugia, a differently abled farmer, says that Learning and practicing Conservation Agriculture has restored his farm to the original state and made his family food secure. This is after he integrated mulching, agroforestry and animal husbandry to the benefit of his family. NCCK
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
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
David Kinyua I am David Mutumiria Kinyua, from Turima, Tharaka Nithi County, where poverty was my childhood experience. I grew up in a family of six. Being the first to complete high school and reach university, I carry the aspirations of my family. I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Engineering at the University
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