Growing Resilient
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PAFID drives sustainable agricultural transformation across Kenya — empowering smallholder farmers, women, and youth with Climate-Smart Agriculture to achieve food security and climate resilience.
Rooted in Kenya,
Growing Across Africa
Participatory Approaches for Integrated Development (PAFID) is a Kenyan NGO established in 2006 with a dedicated mission to uplift rural livelihoods and champion the cause of vulnerable communities. From our headquarters in Westlands, Nairobi, we deploy a nationwide team of regional coordinators and agribusiness specialists.
Since 2011, PAFID has implemented 8 high-impact programmes in Climate Smart Agriculture, women's economic empowerment, youth entrepreneurship, and clean energy — touching over 200,000 lives across Kenya and East Africa.
The PAFID Team
21 dedicated professionals working across Kenya's diverse agro-ecological zones
Charles Oranga
Board ChairmanProject Management Specialist. MA Project Planning & Management, University of Nairobi. BA Economics, Kenyatta University.
Colin Gunson
CEO & Board SecretaryMSc University of Reading. Extensive technical & managerial experience from the private agricultural sector. Deep knowledge of East Africa.
Beth Mutunga
Board TreasurerNational Deputy Treasurer of Maendeleo Ya Wanawake. Founder, Kenya Network of Grassroot Women. MA Community Development, Winchester University.
Paul Sitati
Board MemberProfessional social worker with 8+ years in social marketing, behavior change communication and community development. Worked with USAID, DFID, Global Fund.
Sharald Oteyo
Board MemberProject management professional bringing strategic oversight to PAFID's governance framework and organizational direction.
Lynnete Muganda
Board Member – HR ExpertiseHuman resources expert contributing people management insights and HR governance to PAFID's Board of Directors.
Colin Gunson
CEOResults-oriented CEO with extensive experience managing complex agricultural and conservation programmes. Fluent in English and Swahili; deep knowledge of East Africa.
Nickson Wafula
Programmes Manager10+ years in CSA, PM&E and value chain development. MA Project Planning & Management. Led multi-county projects funded by WFP, USAID, NORAD.
Victorine Oyugi
Finance Manager10+ years in donor-funded financial management. CPAK holder, ICPAK member. Implemented financial controls resulting in clean audit reports since 2018.
Anthony Kweyu Nyongesa
PAFID Associate15+ years in agricultural value chain development and CSA. MSc Agricultural Economics, Moi University. Expert in participatory methodologies.
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Dr. Anna Nyagah
Regional Coordinator – EasternAgribusiness and climate change professional. BSc Animal Health Production, JKUAT. Pursuing MSc Environmental Studies, Kenyatta University.
Regional Coordinator – Western
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Regional Coordinator – Nyanza
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12 Agribusiness Coordinators
Across 13 CountiesField officers stationed in each county, mentoring Lead Farmers (CSA Champions) to sustain agricultural transformation at community level.
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Measurable Change
Delivering transformative results across Kenya's diverse agro-ecological zones since 2011
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From the Field
Success stories, news and developments from PAFID's programmes across Kenya
CSA
How Conservation Tillage is Transforming Smallholder Yields in Eastern Kenya
Farmers in Makueni and Kitui are reporting record harvests after adopting minimum tillage practices through PAFID's field extension model...
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Solar Energy
Solar Irrigation in Practice: A Farmer's Journey in Bungoma County
Mary Auma used to rely entirely on rainfall. Today, her two-acre plot produces vegetables year-round thanks to a climate-smart solar pump...
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Women's Empowerment
Financing the Future: Women Farmers Access Agricultural Insurance for the First Time
Through PAFID's partnership with Global Affairs Canada, 300+ vulnerable women farmers now have protection against climate shocks...
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Agroforestry
One Million Trees and Counting: PAFID's Agroforestry Milestone
PAFID has surpassed the one million mark in agroforestry trees planted across 13 counties, creating shade, soil health, and income for farmers...
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Youth
Youth CSA Champions: The Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
Young Lead Farmers trained by PAFID are becoming catalysts for change in their communities, demonstrating that conservation agriculture is youth-friendly...
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Success stories, news and developments from PAFID's programmes across Kenya
KSh 312,000 from 6 Acres: How Eunice Mwaura Cut Production Costs by 60% Using Conservation Agriculture
Before PAFID's FtMA intervention, Eunice spent over KSh 80,000 on labour alone. After adopting Conservation Agriculture, her costs dropped 60% and income tripled within one season.
Christine's Maize Yield Jumps 50% With Mucuna Soil Cover
Using mucuna as a cover crop, Christine cut weeding costs while dramatically improving yields.
MSP Vincent Chelule Fabricates Own Ripper from Scrap Metal
Rather than buying expensive equipment, Vincent welded his own CA ripper and built a thriving service business.
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Kipro Centre, Westlands
P.O. Box 51122 – 00100
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Participatory Approaches for Integrated Development — driving Climate Smart Agriculture transformation across Kenya and East Africa since 2006.
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