PAFID Kenya: climate-smart agriculture for smallholder farmers

  • 200,000+ Smallholder Farmers Reached
  • US$8.5M+ Cumulative Programme Portfolio
  • 25 Counties Covered Across Kenya
  • 1M+ Agroforestry Trees Planted
  • 50,000+ Acres Converted to CA
  • 40% Average Yield Increase
  • $2.91 Social Return per $1 Invested
  • 8 High-Impact Programmes Since 2006

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Global Affairs Canada review meeting at the PAFID offices PAFID team with programme beneficiaries Mr Katiohora Naon at PAFID, Westlands

18 February 2026 · Westlands, Nairobi

Global Affairs Canada Reviews TAI-061 Impact with PAFID Kenya

PAFID Kenya hosted Mr. Katiohora Naon and Ms. Claude Landry from Global Affairs Canada for a strategic review of Technical Assistance Initiative 61. Beneficiaries Peter Mutegi and Purity Gaceri shared their stories from Tharaka Nithi.

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Janice Kabeti in the field Women farmers in Tharaka Nithi Conservation agriculture mechanisation

January 2026 · Tharaka Nithi

From 2 Bags of Grain to Supplying the World Food Programme

Janice Kabeti now owns a tractor, serves 300+ farmers, and has secured KES 4.8 million in bank loans, through PAFID's TAI-061 programming reaching 2,000+ farmers (70% women).

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Bio-fertilizer training session Extension officers at the training Field demonstration Training session at Juja

January 2026 · Juja Farm, Kiambu

Bio-Fertilizer Training Reaches Multi-County Extension Officers

PAFID and J Solutions Limited delivered training on Black Gold compost and Siesto Green Bio-Capsules, with reported 25–50% fertilizer cost reduction and 20%+ yield improvement.

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PAFID at Africa Agri Expo 2026 Conference panel at KICC Nickson Wafula speaking on the panel

12 February 2026 · KICC, Nairobi

Nickson Wafula Speaks at 9th Africa Agri Expo 2026

PAFID's Programmes Manager joined a high-level panel on rethinking agribusiness for food security at Kenya's flagship agriculture conference, which drew 10,000+ visitors from 50+ countries.

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About PAFID

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 2006, 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.

✅ Registered: NGO Coordination Board | Reg. No. OP.218/051/2006/013/4075
15+Years of Impact
8Programmes
25Counties
US$8.5M+Portfolio
Our People

The PAFID Team

21 dedicated professionals working across Kenya's diverse agro-ecological zones

Charles Oranga
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Charles Oranga

Board Chairman

Project Management Specialist. MA Project Planning & Management, University of Nairobi. BA Economics, Kenyatta University.

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Colin Gunson

CEO & Board Secretary

MSc University of Reading. Extensive technical & managerial experience from the private agricultural sector. Deep knowledge of East Africa.

Beth Mutunga
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Beth Mutunga

Board Treasurer

National Deputy Treasurer of Maendeleo Ya Wanawake. Founder, Kenya Network of Grassroot Women. MA Community Development, Winchester University.

Paul Sitati
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Paul Sitati

Board Member

Professional social worker with 10+ years in social marketing, behavior change communication and community development. Worked with USAID, DFID, Global Fund.

Sharald Oteyo
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Sharald Oteyo, CPA

Board Member

Brings 22+ years of financial management, grants oversight, and donor compliance expertise across East Africa. With an MBA and senior leadership experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets for USAID, EU, and World Bank-funded programmes, he strengthens PAFID's financial governance.

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Lynnete Muganda

Board Member

Human resources expert contributing people management insights and HR governance to PAFID's Board of Directors.

Colin Gunson

Colin Gunson

CEO

Results-oriented CEO with extensive experience managing complex agricultural and conservation programmes across East Africa.

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Nickson Wafula

Programmes Manager

10+ years in CSA, PM&E and value chain development. MA Project Planning & Management. Led multi-county projects funded by WFP, USAID, NORAD.

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Victorine Oyugi

Finance Manager

10+ years in donor-funded financial management. CPAK holder, ICPAK member. Clean audit reports since 2018.

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Anthony Kweyu

PAFID Associate

15+ years in agricultural value chain development and CSA. MSc Agricultural Economics, Moi University.

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Linet Nyongesa

Administrative Officer

Oversees office operations, procurement, logistics, records, and compliance to ensure efficient day-to-day support for programme delivery.

Dr. Anna Nyagah, Regional Coordinator – Eastern

Dr. Anna Nyagah

Regional Coordinator – Eastern

Agribusiness and climate change professional. BSc Animal Health Production, JKUAT. Pursuing MSc Environmental Studies, Kenyatta University.

Hannington Magero, Regional Coordinator – Western

Hannington Magero

Regional Coordinator – Western

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12 Agribusiness Coordinators

Across 13 Counties

Field officers stationed in each county, mentoring Lead Farmers (CSA Champions) at community level.

Our History of Impact

Transforming Lives
Since 2006

Since 2006, PAFID has channelled US$8.5M+ across 8 proven programmes — delivering Climate-Smart Agriculture, women's economic empowerment, youth enterprise, and clean energy to 200,000+ smallholder farmers in 25 counties. Every programme is a blueprint ready to be scaled with your partnership.

8Programmes
US$8.5M+Portfolio
200K+Farmers Reached
50K+Acres Restored
25Counties
1M+Trees Planted
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2023 – 2026 · ONGOING
Project Green Up Kenya
EDF · Benevolent Fund · TEOA KES 20 Million Multiple Counties Active
Supporting 111 vulnerable rural households — 70% women-led — with climate-smart solar irrigation pumps to reduce dependence on erratic rainfall, improve food security, and build lasting livelihoods. Feasibility and technical studies completed; implementation underway.
🏠 111 Households 👩‍🌾 70% Women-Led ☀️ Solar Irrigation 🌾 Food Security
2024 – 2025
Empowering Vulnerable Women Through Finance & Mechanization
Global Affairs Canada · Climate Action Africa · Alinea International KES 2,000,000
Delivered through the Expert Deployment Mechanism (EDM) of the Climate Risk Institute, this project created the institutional groundwork for vulnerable women to access agricultural insurance and mechanization. Five implementation documents produced, covering women's economic empowerment, agricultural financing, M&E, and a safeguarding framework.
📋 5 Implementation Docs 👩‍💼 Women's Empowerment 🛡️ Safeguarding Framework 🌾 Agri-Insurance Access
2020 – 2023
Farm to Market Alliance Programme (FtMA)
World Food Programme (WFP) US$ 2,000,000 13 Counties
A consortium of six agri-focused organisations making markets work better for smallholder farmers across five value chains and agroforestry. Through the Farmer Service Centre model, PAFID trained 100,000+ farmers, converted 30,000+ acres to Conservation Agriculture, established 1,000 agroforestry nurseries, planted 1 million trees, and engaged nearly 100 mechanization providers to offer CSA services — delivering a 30% average yield and income increase for adopters.
👩‍🌾 100,000+ Trained 🌿 30,000+ Acres 🌳 1M Trees Planted 📈 30% Yield Increase ⚙️ ~100 Mech. Providers 🏆 1,000 CSA Champions
2017 – 2021
Regional Climate Smart Agriculture Programme (RCSAP)
NORAD · Conservation Farming Unit (Zambia) US$ 950,000 Eastern Kenya · Uganda · Tanzania
A NORAD-funded regional programme covering Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. PAFID delivered Conservation Farming Minimum Tillage training to smallholder farmers in drought-prone counties of Eastern Kenya (Makueni, Kitui, Meru). 20,000 farmers trained; 10,000+ adopted CA on 10,000 acres. Over 1,000 lead farmers and 30 CSOs mentored to continue advocating for CSA adoption independently.
👩‍🌾 20,000+ Trained 🌿 10,000 Acres 🏛️ 30 CSOs Empowered 🌍 3 Countries 🏆 1,000+ Lead Farmers
2011 – 2015
Conservation Agriculture Regional Programme (CARP)
Royal Norwegian Government · CFU Zambia · COMESA US$ 3,900,000 11 Counties
COMESA's flagship Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation programme across East and Southern Africa, funded by Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. PAFID served as Kenya's in-country partner, training 100,000+ farmers across 11 counties from high to low agricultural potential. 25,000 farmers adopted CA on 30,000+ acres; 40 mechanization providers equipped with CA rippers; 2,000+ lead farmers built into community champions sustaining adoption without programme support.
👩‍🌾 100,000+ Trained 🌿 30,000+ Acres ⚙️ 40 Mech. Providers 🏆 2,000+ Lead Farmers 🌍 East & Southern Africa
2011 – 2015
USAID / Yes Youth Can!
USAID · Cooperative League of USA (CLUSA) US$ 1,150,000
Empowering Kenya's youth in leadership, governance, and entrepreneurship. PAFID built the capacity of youth institutions and civil society bodies to promote the youth agenda, increasing youth access to employment, enterprise, and livelihood opportunities. Activities included raising public awareness of youth priorities and strengthening effective participation in governance.
🧑‍💼 Youth Entrepreneurship 🏛️ Governance Training 💡 Livelihood Access 🤝 CSO Capacity Building
2012 – 2014
Market Assistance Programme (MAP)
Kenya Market Trust (KMT) US$ 350,000 Cotton Value Chain
Designed to improve smallholder farmer incomes in the cotton value chain by leveraging Conservation Agriculture to raise yields and lower production costs. PAFID commercialised CA mechanized land preparation, integrated CA across commercial platforms, and trained spray service providers to deliver efficient, cost-effective services — resulting in substantial livelihood improvements for smallholder cotton farmers.
🌱 Cotton Value Chain ⚙️ CA Mechanization 💰 Increased Farm Incomes 🤝 Commercial Partnerships
2014
Programme for Agriculture & Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO)
Governments of Kenya & Finland US$ 45,000 Busia County
Jointly funded by the Governments of Kenya and Finland, PALWECO was established to improve incomes and livelihoods of rural communities in Busia County, Western Kenya. PAFID implemented Conservation Agriculture in two sub-counties, targeting reductions in poverty and improvements in living standards for local farming households.
📍 Busia County 🌿 Conservation Agriculture 🏡 Rural Livelihoods 🇰🇪🇫🇮 Kenya–Finland Partnership
Our Impact in Numbers

Measurable Change

Delivering transformative results across Kenya's diverse agro-ecological zones since 2006

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200K+
Smallholder Farmers Transformed
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50K+
Acres of Farmland Restored
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1M+
Agroforestry Trees Planted
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40%
Average Crop Yield Increase
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60%
Improvement in Gross Margins
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25
Counties Covered Across Kenya
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US$8.5M+
Cumulative Programme Portfolio
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8
High-Impact Programmes Since 2006

Stories from
the field

Field photography from our conservation agriculture, agroforestry, and farmer resilience programmes across Kenya.

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Women Lead Farmers group in Tharaka Nithi county during seed distribution and conservation agriculture training, 2025 Farmers practising conservation agriculture intercropping on demonstration plots in Makueni County, Kenya, 2025 Solar-powered drip irrigation demonstration for smallholder vegetable farmers in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya Community agroforestry tree nursery with indigenous species seedlings for soil restoration in Kisumu County, Kenya Agricultural mechanization service provider training for tractor operation and maintenance in Nakuru County, Kenya
PAFID in the Media

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Watch PAFID's work in action — from national TV coverage to field programme stories across Kenya.

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What our partners say

"PAFID Kenya is a proven, trusted partner — recognised by global funders and featured across Kenya's leading media networks for real, measurable impact."

— Verified by NORAD, WFP, USAID, Global Affairs Canada & Kenya Markets Trust

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Featured on & funded by KTN News Citizen TV K24 TV Weru TV NORAD WFP USAID Global Affairs Canada Kenya Markets Trust BioVision Africa Trust Alinea International Farm-to-Market Alliance Featured on & funded by KTN News Citizen TV K24 TV Weru TV NORAD WFP USAID Global Affairs Canada Kenya Markets Trust BioVision Africa Trust Alinea International Farm-to-Market Alliance
Advisory Services

Field expertise, available
for hire

Beyond our NGO programmes, PAFID offers fee-based consultancy to development partners, governments, and private sector clients — drawing on field-tested expertise built since 2006 across Kenya's 25 counties. Revenue from consultancy directly supports our core charitable mission.

🌱 Climate-Smart Agriculture 📊 MEL & Research 🎓 Capacity Building 📝 Proposal Development 🌍 NRM Advisory
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Consultancy & NGO — one organisation All advisory services are delivered by PAFID Kenya, a registered NGO. Consultancy income is reinvested into our development programmes.
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P.O. Box 51122 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

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