Kenya stakeholders
Disclaimer: This is a prototype of LSC-IS hub that will be hosted by Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). This may not represent the final version as this depends on the design by KALRO. The goal of this prototype is to test the proposed functionalities and to obtain feedback.
In Kenya, Land Soil Crop- Information Services’s (LSC Hubs) lead Kenyan project partner Kalro co-hosted a national and regional stakeholders’ gatherings on the topic of how information hubs for climate-smart land, soil and crop data can contribute to rural transformation. The event attracted more than 60 governmental, private business, and development partners with a vested interest in creating, sharing and disseminating agricultural knowledge and innovation. See the list of stakeholders below.
This list is in progress and new stakeholder are still being added. If you are engaged with the project and would like to be added, please email Emily Toner at emily.toner@isric.org.
Stakeholders are categorised by:
Development Partners
The overall development goal of the KCEP-CRAL is to contribute to the reduction of rural poverty and food insecurity of smallholders in the ASALs by developing their economic potential while improving their natural resources management capacity and resilience to climate change in an increasingly fragile ecosystem. This development goal will be pursued through two specific objectives:
- The graduation of 150, 000 smallholder farmers (95,000 in ASALs) to commercially-oriented, climate-resilient agricultural practices through improvements in productivity, post-production management practices and market linkages for targeted value chains; and
- The empowerment of eight County Governments and communities to sustainably and consensually manage their natural resources and to build their resilience to climate change.
Aim: Tree program is to provide not only short-term income opportunities but also long-term benefits, such as soil health improvements and erosion control, so that farmers build resilience over time. Working also on: 1) Building a unique model for quality community-based crop seed production and multiplication. 2) Equipping private entrepreneurs and government nurseries to grow coffee seedlings for sale to farmers. They expect this to benefit women in particular. 3) Testing new fruit tree offerings (such as avocado, moringa, coffee, neem, papaya, mango) in our network of agroforestry research sites. 4) Engaging with a malt factory and two cooperatives to kick start quality malt barley production in Amhara. 5) Exploring carbon sales as a way to cover program costs, add value to farmers’ tree planting and support local government initiatives
KCSAP Development Objective is to increase agricultural productivity and enhance resilience /copying mechanisms to climate change risks in the targeted smallholder farming and pastoral communities in Kenya, and in the event of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency, to provide immediate and effective response. The project is to be implemented through the following components:
- Up-scaling Climate Smart Agricultural Practices
- Strengthening Climate-Smart Agricultural Research and - Seed Systems
- Supporting Agro-weather, Market, and Advisory services
- Project Coordination and Management
- Contingency Emergency Response
Farmer Organisations
Knowledge Institutions
Our approach is through partnerships and with an Inclusive Market Oriented Development. Partnerships are critical as ICRISAT takes a catalyst role to help rural communities develop their own solutions and engage the actors needed to bring the vision to reality. Inclusive means we are inclusive of the farmers in developing solutions and inclusive of the all people especially women and youth. Market Oriented Development means we focus our research and development efforts on making farming profitable, helping move farmers from subsistence to commercial operators.
Vision: Influence, encourage and assist societies to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. How: Broad membership also means they can incubate ideas and are a trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards. They provide a neutral space in which governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples’ organisations and others can work together to solve environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. These projects combine the latest science with traditional knowledge of local communities to work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
Private sector
Mission: To improve the economic base and wellbeing of the micro entrepreneurs by offering financial solutions that are technology driven, through cost – efficient methodologies with exemplary customer service. Vision: To be the preferred financial solutions provider for the bottom of the pyramid in the Kenya.
(1) To promote horticultural science in Kenya, through the generation, dissemination, and exchange of horticultural information and technology among members. (2) To promote sustainable and environment friendly horticultural production in Kenya. (3) To promote exchange of scientific information and technology among members through periodic: (i) Seminars, (ii) Workshops, (iii) Symposia, (iv) Conferences, and (v) Congresses. (4) To promote capacity building through study, research, training and teaching. (5) To publish or cause to be published: (i) Proceedings of workshops, seminars, symposia, congresses and conferences (ii) Horticultural periodicals including journals, newsletters and reports (iii) Commentaries and reviews on topical issues in horticulture (iv) Brochures, posters etc. (v) Books, summaries or bibliographies of horticultural research relevant to Kenya. (6) To promote professionalism in horticulture (7) To promote the formation of branches for the furtherance of horticulture at local levels (8) To promote affiliation to regional and international professional societies, and organizations interested in horticultural marketing and environmental issues. (9) To promote co-operation with national institutions, societies, non-governmental and other organizations with vested interests in plant science, horticultural production, marketing and environmental conservation. (10) To promote utilization of local expertise and resources in horticulture. (11) To solicit funds for promoting the Association’s activities.
Public sector
The Strategic Objectives for the Ministry are to:
- To create an enabling environment for Agricultural development
- To increase productivity and outputs in agricultural sector
- To enhance national food security
- To improve market access and trade
- To strengthen Institutional capacity
Mission: To provide and facilitate weather and climate information services for sustainable development. Vision: A world class weather and climate service.
