20/07/2023
Regenerative farming practices are applicable in dry areas as well as areas which receive moderate rainfall.
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06/04/2023
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We recently attended the 1st Eastern Africa Agroecological Conference at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi Kenya and these are some of our learnings from the conference:
1. Collaborations and co-learning are important in advancing the Agroecological movement in the Eastern Africa region.
2. Policy makers and academicians in Institutions of higher learning ought to be informed and share knowledge on regenerative farming
3. The stakeholders in the agricultural sector should come together to advance the efforts and effects of organic and regenerative farming
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23/03/2023
Adoption of regenerative technology and farming principles is increasing over time as farmers see improved yields. The crops are also more pest resistant as they use Integrated pest management systems.
There are still challenges along the process such as knowledge uptake among the farmers but consistency is what will work for this movement. The Shambajijini community is delighted to see these results and the outcomes of using practices such as composting, using plant teas as foliar, vermiculture and use of black soldier flies.
We strive to improve security and security among farmers and other people groups.
organic agriculture network
23/03/2023
Meeting similar minded people at the 1st Eastern African Agroecology Conference EOA has been refreshing. The founders of InterACT Liesl Hatting and Sumeeta are passionate about creating a platform where various stakeholders such as policymakers, funders, farmers and governing people can InterACT. They believe that the shared experiences from individuals are powerful and impact when put together.
They have a survey where they are asking about the needs, challenges, success and pain points that influence Agroecology. Would you like to check it out?? Click here
https://forms.gle/SZfvscabVowCgzBe7
Shamba Jijini Malkia Nutrition
22/03/2023
Networking over lunch. At EOA CONFERENCE here at Safari park hotel
Shambajijini is a collective of urban farmers and food system activists. It’s all about sharing knowledge, exchange experience, snd advocacy and lobbying work.
21/03/2023
We are well represented by Malkia Nutrition Kathina Mwalia .omundo Shamba Jijini Route to Food
13/03/2023
13/03/2023
Effects of pesticides on kids!
Our children deserve better!
28/10/2022
Dr. Silke Bollmohr speaking now at the launch of The Kenya Pesticides Atlas by Heinrich Boll foundation. Join in by clicking on the link below 👇
The launch of The Pesticide Atlas -Kenyan Version is this Friday, 28th October, 2022 from 8:30am to 12:30pm EAT.
We would very much appreciate your presence and participation in this hybrid event.
We would also very much appreciate if you could share the link with your networks for online registration and participation.
Find here the registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t-tcllOFTlWD9v9Np9aaOA
Thank you.
14/10/2022
Seed sovereignty.... G-BIACK exhibition tent at National Museum Of Kenya during the just concluded fair 'The indigenous seeds and food culture harvest fair '
13/10/2022
Day 2 at the Indigenous Seeds and Food Culture Harvest fair at National Museum Of Kenya . We have visited the exhibition area where the exhibitors are excited to engage with us.
Thanks Grow Biointensive Agriculture Center of Kenya for the seeds and information. Thanks Route to Food for the colour artwork on food sovereignty. Thanks CSHEP KENYA Organic Foods for the seeds and lessons on how to grow them.
And to the many more exhibitors that we have met, great work ...Kenya Forestry Research Institute
We have also enjoyed traditional foods such as cassava, red millet, cowpeas from Ukambani, fermented meat and so much more. This event has been a blast and tomorrow might just be the climax.😄
12/10/2022
Learning about seed banking and getting some seed samples from CSHEP KENYA Organic Foods
We are at the National Museum Of Kenya in the event leading up to the food day 2022
12/10/2022
We are keenly following the guest of honour speech at "The Indigenous Seeds and Food Culture Harvest fair" at The National museum of Kenya, Museum hill road.
The event will be ongoing from today 12th October to 14th October on Friday. It is in commemoration of the World Food day that is coming up on 16th October themed "Leaving no one behind".
Other partnering organisations present are BIBA Kenya Pelum Kenya Heinrich Böll Foundation
15/09/2022
Join our session live on the GLF Africa platform and learn more about the regenerative farming practices and how you can engage in the Shambajijini event click here: https://conference.globallandscapesforum.org/africa-2022/session/5d2cdfe0-1a1d-ed11-bd6e-a04a5e7d2ab9
Why would you join the network:
- To engage in advocacy work for regenerative urban and peri-urban food systems
- To present yourself and your work in a catalogue of actors/activists
- To connect and discuss with like-minded people
- To get access to validated knowledge and information
- To learn about trainings, courses etc.
We think that it would help us and the regenerative agriculture movement to better connect with like-minded people. Are we on the right track?
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14/09/2022
Meet our amazing speaker Nicodemus Omundo. Nic is a chef-entrepreneur and a systems thinker. He sees and uses food as a tool to solve some of 's biggest problems as relates to our systems.
His current focus is the reduction of food loss and waste in the agri-food systems supply chain, curating a knowledge collective to facilitate conversation and action towards addressing this massive food system issue.
He is also the author of two books: Organic Life's Guide to Concoctions and Minimal Eats - A manifesto for the Anthropocene.
Join Nic and other speakers and learn more about regenerative farming in urban areas and how the Shambajijini community is growing.
14/09/2022
We are in the last few hours before the digital conference begins. As Shamba Jijini, we will have a session from 9.00am - 10.00am tomorrow morning 15th September 2022.
One of the speakers will be Kevin Makere. He is an Agro-Ecologist, currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Rangeland Science and Management at the University of Nairobi.
He is working as a Project Manager at a regenerative farm and lodge in Nairobi. He has completed courses in Project Management for Changemakers (by Global Changemakers), Young SDG Innovators, Climate Ambition Accelerator and The International Virtual Course on Climate Change (IVC). He is now modeling a case study about the role SMEs in the Agribusiness sector in limiting the global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees.
Join our session live tomorrow by clicking this link: https://conference.globallandscapesforum.org/africa-2022/session/5d2cdfe0-1a1d-ed11-bd6e-a04a5e7d2ab9
13/09/2022
There are Two days remaining for you to register and join us for the Global landscape forum digital conference.
Join us on Thursday 15th September 2022 and get to meet our amazing team of experts as they speak on regenerative farming and creating an alliance of Kenyan Urbanites who are farming and producing food sustainably.
Meet Felistus Mwalia. She is the Programme Officer Agroecology, with the Heinrich Boll Foundation, working on the foundation’s Route to Food Initiative project, an initiative that advocates for the realization of the Human Right to Food in Kenya.
Felistus is a food and farming systems practitioner; involved in research, advocacy, project development, and project ex*****on. She hosts the Cha Kula Podcast, a show produced by the Route to Food Initiative that questions the industrial approach to food and farming systems while proposing solutions to all issues affecting food security and the realization of the Right to Food in Kenya.
To contact Felistus reach her through:
Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felistus-kathina-mwalia-1bbaa1b8/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/felistus.mwalia
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kathina_mwalia/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Kathina_Mwalia
08/09/2022
Today we get to meet one of the speakers from Shamba Jijini community - Alice Mwangi.
Alice Mwangi is the founder of Hillside Organic Garden Kabete, a quarter acre home garden, on the outskirts of Nairobi. She is a trainer and consultant on ecological urban and kitchen gardens in various places over Kenya. Alice uses her garden for the family kitchen supplies, sales of excess, research, demonstration, inspiration and training on various ecological and regenerative agriculture techniques that can be applied by the trainees in their own spaces for production of healthy and organic food to their families.
Alice holds a bachelor degree in Range Management (Univ. of Nairobi) and a Master in Human Ecology (Universiteit Brussels - VUB) in 2006
Do register for the Digital Conference and join us on 15th September to hear more about Alice's journey as a regenerative farmer
07/09/2022
Do you know that Shamba Jijini Community will be having a session at the Global Landscapes Forum GLF Digital Conference 2022?? Yes, we will be representing Kenyan Urbanites who are practicing regenerative farming.
A team of experts will be speaking on how we are growing an alliance of Kenyan Urbanites fully engaged in regenerative farming and growing food in sustainable ways.
Join us on 15th September 2022 and do not MISS OUT. Click here to register, bit.ly/GLFAfrica2022
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07/09/2022
At the GLF Digital Conference 2022, one of the sessions will be on resilient regenerative landscapes: from restoration to agroecology. This will involve learning more on how to feed people sustainably despite the climate changes.
We have 8 days to register. Click here and register. It is free for residents of African countries. bit.ly/GLFAfrica2022
Ololo Farm Kenya
07/09/2022
How can we sustainably feed people in Africa?? The answer is resilient, regenerative landscapes that flow from restoration to agroecology.
This is one of the thematic areas during the Digital Conference that will be held on 15th September 2022. The conference is free for all residents of African countries. Click here, register and join us on the 15th September. bit.ly/GLFAfrica2022
Ololo Farm Kenya
07/09/2022
The GLF Africa 2022 Digital Conference is free for all residents of African residents. Yes, that's right!! It's FREE.
Register here bit.ly/GLFAfrica2022
Learn about how to build an equitable, resilient food future in Africa
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05/09/2022
We are gearing up for the Global Landscapes Forum GLF Africa 2022 Digital Conference which will be held on the 15th of September 2022. The registration for the conference is ongoing with 9 days left to go. Click here to register today, and join other speakers and us as we discuss and learn more about the thematic areas such as: Resilient, regenerative landscapes: from restoration to agroecology.
Click here now: https://conference.globallandscapesforum.org/africa-2022/registration/purchase
01/09/2022
Catch up with ShambaJijini and some of last years speakers at the ShambaJijini-Summit on Regenerative Urban Farming, when we discuss options to better connect actors in the regenerative urban farming space. ShambaJijini at the GLF Africa Digital Conference on the 15th of Sept 2022.
26/08/2022
https://pages.greenpeaceafrica.org/seed-is-sovereign
Sign! Have you ever thought about the seeds you’re using and the consequences not just your seed bed and your garden-plate, but for our society and economy? Seeds Sign 😊
Indigenous seeds have been used by farmers since time immemorial to grow food and preserve agricultural diversity. Seed saving and sharing is an ancient practice that has safeguarded farming communities from hunger and malnutrition.
20/05/2022
Great program and topics at the AAE convening!
The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa will host a trailblazing conference on AFRICAN AGROECOLOGICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP & TERRITORIAL MARKETS on May 24-26, 2022.
Visit the official website for the convening to REGISTER AND JOIN US ONLINE!
https://aaeconvening.afsafrica.org/
08/02/2022
Hey peoples, in case you are wondering why we have become a bit quiet here - we're still reflecting on how we are going to continue the journey we have started with the ShambaJijiji-Summit on Regenerative Urban Agriculture https://shambajijini-summit.net What did you like about the Summit? What would you like to learn and hear more about it? What is needed out there in the gardens and farms? Any ideas?
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26/11/2021
Can we grow food WITHOUT the use of chemical fertilizers? Please share your thoughts with us.
Pic A is a chemical fertilizer while pic B is a sample of compost and a couple of earthworms.
Now, farmers have been complaining for a long time about how expensive chemical fertilizers are becoming. The question is, why not focus on nature-friendly and affordable fertilizers? If you add compost to your soil, natural “friends” of soil nutrition such as the earthworms will build the soil and make it rich with nutrients. Please comment about your experience or thoughts
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17/11/2021
Today’s webinar on “Scientific Report on Pesticides in the Kenyan Market”, the discussion was focused on toxic pesticides that ought to be withdrawn from the market. Kenyans deserve to eat healthy food which is free from pesticide residues.
One of the best ways to avoid exposure to disease-causing pesticide residues is by growing your own veggies. Do you have a kitchen garden?
17/11/2021
You are welcome to register for this webinar that will start at 3PM EAT. Great conversations to happen!!
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ORX0A6zVQ-m5le48jVbd-g
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#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 16: Regenerative Living Our last speakers are creative geniuses! Evans Maina Ngure is a creator and sculptor and Milena Weichelt is a painter. Both use their art to contribute to the conservation of the environment. Be sure to watch and be inspired. The Art of Evans Maina Ngure Resiliency Rising Permaculture Group Route to Food The Art of Regenerative Landscaping and Designing Self-sufficient Yards Regenerative Art Farm Kenya Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF)
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 16: Regenerative Living We round up the program in style and in the spirit of regenerative farming and living. Our speakers will blow your mind with their beautiful creations, in what can be referred to as regenerative art. The speakers will sum it all up by inspiring you to regenerative living. Felix is a community volunteer, working in youth development, environment and regenerative agriculture. He is also involved in activism and advocacy around food sovereignty. He also creates arts, mainly mosaic.
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 15: Livestock Farming Our other speaker is Kevin Uduny, an enthusiastic young farmer from Mathare, and founding member of the #HurumaTownYouthgroup. He shares his story with us and explains how and why he started goat farming. He talks about market access, value addition and how he grew the business during COVID-19 period Route to Food Kenya Biodiversity Coalition - KBioC Kenya Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF) Kevin Uduny Toggfarm
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 15: Livestock Farming Goats and chicken are probably the most common animals in Kenyan homesteads. They are small in size, quite easy to rear, and also a popular source of meat in festivities and nyama choma hangouts! In today's interviews, we will be talking about goat and chicken farming from a professional context. We will then explain how you can do the same in your homestead. Kevin is a Range Science & Management master’s student, currently gaining practical experience at Ololo Lodge. Have you ever heard about "Tree range chicken" and the "Black Soldier Fly"? Through various innovative examples, Kevin explains the concept of Integrated Livestock Farming. Ololo Lodge Kevin Getobai Route to Food Kenya Biodiversity Coalition - KBioC Kenya Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF) Kenya Organic Agriculture Network THRIVING FARMERS The Urban Farmer Tamalu Farm Mlango Farm Sylvia's Basket OCTOPIZZO
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 14: Recycling In the video we follow James Kagwe, who is the director at Waste to Best Environmental Action. He and his team are collecting, segregating and recycling waste in a Naivasha neighborhood, and turning it into a resource. The second part of the video shows us how grey water from the showers, dish washing, cleaning etc. in Tumshangilieni Mtoto Children's Home and School is recycled and used in the school's permaculture garden. Kagwe James Tumshangilieni Mtoto/Shangilia Kenya
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 14: Recycling Reshma Aziz Khan is extremely passionate about the earth and is currently on a journey to make her life as #PlasticFree and earth-centered as possible and to change the attitudes of those around her and beyond. In the interview, she shares her strategies and gives us plenty of advice on how we can reduce plastics in our lives.
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 14: Recycling Recycling is not a new concept in Kenya. In fact, almost every household recycles something. In most Kenyan homes, you will find that sugar and salt containers served a whole different purpose in their former lives! Today we learn about the recycling of waste water in a school in Nairobi and integrated waste management in a Naivasha neighborhood. Take notes! Sarah is a water and sanitation engineer based at the Kenyan coast. Michael Ndere is a trained chemist, with early experience in design and installation of water and wastewater purification systems. Sarah and Michael discuss water sources in urban areas, including water safety, and how to recycle grey water into freshwater. GreenWater Cropnuts Route to Food Kenya Biodiversity Coalition - KBioC Kenya Institute of Organic Farming (KIOF) Kenya Organic Agriculture Network Njathi Wa Kabui Malkia Nutrition Mboga Mama Sylvia's Basket
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 13: Regenerative Socio-Economic Models Our other speaker is phenomenal! Claire is the founder and CEO of farm_to_feed_kenya, a charity that collects food waste (food rescue) from farms, in order to donate it to food-insecure groups. That way, food loss is averted, and food security attained. In the interview, Claire explains the dimensions of food waste in Kenya, and how her charity and social business rescues vegetables and fruit, which is 100% ok, but does simply not meet the standards of supermarkets. Organic Kitchen Gardeners Kenya Kenya Organic Agriculture Network Permaculture * Good Life Permaculture Geoff Lawton: Discover Permaculture Kilimo Biashara
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 13: Regenerative Socio-Economic Models Have you ever heard of cryptocurrencies? What about the “Sarafu”, a community inclusion currency used in Kenya? Today’s speakers are doing amazing work in the regenerative space. How to source manure, compost and seedlings - without money? Shaila is the Director of Grassroots Economics and she inspires us on how to use a community currency to access resources, training and create exchanges of services amongst urban farming passionate. In our opinion, it is an excellent example of regenerative economics. Kenya Organic Agriculture Network Route to Food Cryptocurrency Investing Regenerative Agriculture Group
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 12: Market Access Els Breet is an organic farmer, together with her husband Kamande, she runs Mlango Farm. Beatrice Gatumbo is the Sales Manager and Customer Relations Responsible at Tamalu Farm, an agroforestry-demonstration farm. Els and Beatrice speak about food baskets and farms visits as a way to diversify the farm income, but also to integrate and educate their visitors about the benefits of organic farming and syntropic agroforestry
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 12: Market Access Esther Kiruthi is the Director of the Community Sustainable Agriculture and healthy Environmental Program (CSHEP KENYA Organic Foods). Her passion is to create markets for farmers, and so she initiated the Organic Farmers Markets in Garden Estate, Kikuyu and she is about to set up more. In the interview, she shares insights in pricing policies, the organization of the produce being sold at the market, certification processes - and her passion for joining the organic market and training the farmers.
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 12: Market Access One of the greatest challenges a farmer goes through is the process of establishing a market for their produce. In Kenya particularly, farmers often cry foul of having loads of produce rotting away or selling at a loss, due to lack of market access. How do you bypass this problem? Ann Muthoni started Bridges Organic Restaurant in 2006 in the Nairobi CBD. She knows how important it is to get a reliable supply of organic food. She talks about challenges and solutions related to consumer-producer connection from both sides: from the farmer’s and from the customer point of view.
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 11: Business Innovations Yesterday we focused on Business Innovations (I), and today we continue to explore part II of this topic with some amazing speakers. Bee-keeping is a relatively easy process yet many fear undertaking it. How do we put up beehives and make honey? Let’s find out today? @Jess de Boer Agventure LTD is a young farmer, beekeeper, and lifelong student of the soil. In the summit, Jess brings us closer to the world of bees. ‘Bee’ ready for an inspirational journey to these insects which are crucial for successful farming.
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 11: Business Innovations Yesterday we focused on Business Innovations (I), and today we continue to explore part II of this topic with more amazing speakers. How should we package and market or produce to reach more clients? Let’s find out today. Barrack Onyango An, founder of Sparks Corporate Solution is a Digital Strategist and Brand Developer at Sparks Corporates. In the interview, Barrack talks about the importance of creating a brand for your agricultural products or farm, and how social media helps to build personal relationships between consumers and producers.
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 10: Business Innovations ShambaJijini Summit speaker Francis Leyiangere is extension officer at the Laikipia Permaculture Center, Kenya (LPC). He trains women groups in permaculture, decision making, leadership, and many other skills so that the communities are able to successfully produce organic cosmetic products and sustainably run their businesses. The complex approach of LPC empowers the most vulnerable groups and develops alternative sources of income. How is this relevant for urban areas - we'll find out in the interview.
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 10: Business Innovations ShambaJijini Summit speaker Gregory Kimani is the founder and CEO of City Shamba in Kayole, a food security initiative presenting urban centers as part of the solution to fight hunger and malnutrition. In the video, Greg briefly explains the differences, advantages and disadvantages of vertical gardening and hydroponics. Enjoy, and leave us a comment!
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 10: Business Innovations Many people tend to believe that you need lots of acres of land for you to earn an income from agriculture. That is not necessarily true, and today we shall discuss business innovations from two urban farming ventures and a value addition business in Laikipia. Elzie Chebet is the founder of Organic Kitchen Gardens Kenya. She talks about various options to create beautiful kitchen gardens, using containers, drums and tyres. Enjoy and leave us a comment!
#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 9: Farming in Small Spaces How big is the space available in your home to start growing food? Small or big, we believe that it is time to start! Today's speakers will show you all about growing herbs and medicinal plants in pots and on the window bench, balcony gardening and growing micro-greens. Charlotte and Liam, from Grow With The Flow East Africa produce microgreens and other specialized, high-value products. In the interview, they take us into the world of microgreens. They share some insights into why microgreens are so healthy, and why they are perfect for urban gardening in small spaces.
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#ShambaJijiniSummit Day 8: Greening our Cities! Chloe Humphreys is also our speaker today! Chloe is the Director and Lead Designer of The Landscape Studio. In the interview she explains and shows the studio’s ethos and design approach using practical examples Register to watch this and previous videos in the Summit https://shambajijini-summit.net/
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