Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative Agriculture – Building Climate Resilience in Kenya
At The Nasio Trust, we are launching a research-led pilot project on regenerative agriculture to help small-scale farmers in Kenya combat the devastating effects of climate change.
Why This Matters
Climate change is making farming increasingly unpredictable, pushing vulnerable rural communities deeper into poverty. Through regenerative agriculture, we aim to restore soil health, improve food security, and create sustainable livelihoods.
We’re working in partnership with The Walker Institute (University of Reading), Ripple Effect, and grassroots charities in Kenya to explore how regenerative farming can be a powerful solution to these challenges.
Understanding the Problem
To shape this project, we conducted a household survey in collaboration with Evidence for Development, a UK-based research institute. The results were alarming—16% of households surveyed cannot afford enough food for their families.
- Using these insights, we are now embarking on the research phase of our programme to:
Assess the impact of climate change on rural livelihoods. - Develop localised solutions using Climate Risk storylines, an analysis tool pioneered by The Walker Institute.
Empowering Farmers with Climate-Smart Solutions
Learnings from our research will directly benefit our small-scale farmers, equipping them with tailored regenerative agriculture techniques to:
- Improve soil fertility
- Increase crop yields
- Restore degraded land
- Boost household incomes
Over the next three years, we will monitor their progress, measuring how regenerative farming improves both food security and environmental sustainability.
Building Local Capacity for Lasting Impact
Empowering communities to monitor and evaluate their own progress is key to long-term success. That’s why we are training our team and partner charities across Kenya in the Individual Household Methodology (IHM). This will:
- Enable accurate data collection on rural livelihoods and climate risks.
- Help charities measure the impact of their own projects.
- Equip local communities with the skills to develop their own solutions.
A Vision for the Future
By combining research, local knowledge, and climate-smart farming, we aim to create a sustainable, scalable model that will help rural farmers adapt to climate change, protect their environment, and secure their future.
Together, we can build resilience and transform agriculture in Kenya!
