Consultancy & Advisory Services
Field-tested expertise
for a climate-resilient Africa.
PAFID delivers expert consultancy in Climate-Smart Agriculture, livelihoods, women & youth empowerment — grounded in field implementation since 2006 across Kenya's 25 counties.
200,000+
Farmers Reached
25
Counties Active
1M+
Trees Planted
15yrs
In the Field
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Trusted by
World Food Programme (WFP)
NORAD
Global Affairs Canada
Conservation Farming Unit
Climate Risk Institute
25 County Governments
International NGOs
UN Agencies
World Food Programme (WFP)
NORAD
Global Affairs Canada
Conservation Farming Unit
Climate Risk Institute
25 County Governments
International NGOs
UN Agencies
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Registered under the Public Benefit Organizations Act, 2013: In accordance with Section 24 of the Public Benefit Organizations Act, 2013, PAFID provides consultancy and advisory services, with all proceeds reinvested to strengthen institutional sustainability and expand impact in climate resilience and inclusive livelihoods.
🌱 Field Implementation at Scale
Across Kenya's agroecological zones since 2010
78%
Farmers reporting improved food security post-programme
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Women & Youth Empowerment
Food System Resilience
Participatory Methods
Who We Are
Since 2006
at the frontier of
African agriculture.
Founded in 2006 and operating at scale since 2010, PAFID is a Kenyan NGO that has transformed rural livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and community-driven development across 25 counties.
"We don't just design programmes — we have implemented them at scale, in the field,
with real farmers."
Today we channel that on-the-ground expertise into Consultancy & Advisory Services for governments, NGOs, donors, research institutions, and private sector partners seeking credible, field-tested solutions.
- 200,000+ farmers reached in Climate-Smart Agriculture
- Multi-million dollar programmes with WFP, NORAD & Global Affairs Canada
- 50,000+ acres under improved farming systems
- Proven Farmer Service Centre & CSA Champion extension model
- Nationwide field presence for rapid deployment
In the Field
Where We Work
Real communities. Real impact. Across Kenya's 25 counties.
Farmer Field School — Eastern Kenya
Women's VSLA Group — Taita Taveta
Agroforestry Demonstration — Central Kenya
Conservation Agriculture Demo Plot — Western Kenya
Youth Agribusiness Incubation — Nairobi Region
Solar Irrigation Pilot — Tharaka Nithi
Bumper Harvest — Kakamega
1 Million Trees Initiative — Busia County
Farmer Market Linkage — Tharaka Nithi
Community Stakeholder Engagement — Nairobi
Our Impact
Impact that speaks
for itself.
Proven results across Kenya's most challenging agroecological zones.
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200,000+
Farmers Reached
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25
Counties — Active Presence
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50,000+
Acres Under Improved Systems
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1M+
Trees Planted Across Kenya
What We Offer
Our Consultancy
Services
Every service is grounded in field experience — not just theory. Click any service to discover how we can deliver for your programme.
Programme Design & Technical Advisory
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Baseline, Endline & Impact Studies
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Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
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Training & Capacity Building
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Climate Change & NRM Advisory
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Agribusiness & Value Chain Development
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Proposal Development & Fundraising
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Local Implementation Partner
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County Government Advisory
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Core Service
Programme Design & Technical Advisory
We design practical, fundable, and scalable climate and agriculture programmes — combining technical rigour with deep field reality. Our hallmark is closing the gap between donor requirements and farmer realities across Kenya's diverse agroecological zones.
What this covers
- Climate-Smart Agriculture programme design
- Conservation agriculture & soil health systems
- Agroforestry, watershed & landscape restoration
- Women & youth livelihood project design
- County agriculture strategy development
- Curriculum & extension system design
Research
Baseline, Endline & Impact Studies
Field-based research with direct access to rural farming communities across Kenya's 25 counties. We collect reliable data from farmers — not desks — using proven participatory methods and digital tools.
What this covers
- Household surveys & quantitative data collection
- Gender-disaggregated & social inclusion analysis
- Qualitative FGDs & KIIs
- Endline & impact evaluation design
- Data analysis & results reporting
MEL
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Practical MEL systems built for accountability and learning — logframes, indicators, digital tools, and results measurement tailored to donor standards including USAID, EU, and UN agencies.
What this covers
- MEL framework & logframe development
- Indicator selection & data collection systems
- Digital tools & mobile data collection setup
- Outcome harvesting & learning reviews
- Donor reporting & compliance support
Capacity Building
Training & Capacity Building
PAFID's signature strength. We have trained over 200,000 farmers using proven methodologies including Farmer Field Schools, Training of Trainers, and Centres of Excellence. We can replicate and adapt this model for your programme.
What this covers
- Farmer Field Schools (FFS) facilitation
- Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes
- Demonstration plot establishment
- Centre of Excellence & model farm setup
- CSA Champion extension agent training
- Curriculum adaptation & training materials
Climate & NRM
Climate Change & NRM Advisory
Actionable climate adaptation strategies grounded in Kenya's diverse agroecological zones — including ASALs, highlands, and coastal regions. We bridge climate science and farmer practice.
What this covers
- Climate risk assessment & adaptation planning
- Carbon farming advisory & MRV systems
- Watershed management & water harvesting
- ASALs livelihood resilience programmes
- Nature-based solutions design
Value Chains
Agribusiness & Value Chain Development
Building viable, inclusive farmer-market linkage systems — from Farmer Service Centres and cooperative models to outgrower schemes and input supply design. We create systems that work long after the programme ends.
What this covers
- Farmer Service Centre (FSC) design & setup
- Cooperative & SACCO development
- Outgrower & contract farming models
- Market linkage facilitation
- Agricultural mechanisation service models
Fundraising
Proposal Development & Fundraising Support
Compelling, technically credible submissions that win funding. We have contributed to successful proposals with USAID, EU, GIZ, NORAD, and UN agencies — combining technical expertise with persuasive writing.
What this covers
- Concept notes & expressions of interest
- Full proposal writing & technical review
- Theory of Change (ToC) development
- Logframe & budget preparation
- Donor landscape mapping & positioning
Field Partner
Local Implementation Partner
The trusted on-the-ground partner for international consultants and organisations needing field presence in Kenya. We provide rapid deployment capacity with established community relationships across all 25 counties.
What this covers
- Field survey enumeration & data collection
- Community mobilisation & entry
- Pilot project setup & management
- Stakeholder engagement & county liaison
- Bilingual (English/Swahili) field teams
Government Advisory
County Government Advisory
Supporting county governments with agriculture strategies, climate change plans, food security frameworks, and extension system reform. We have established relationships with departments of agriculture in 25 counties.
What this covers
- County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) agriculture chapters
- Climate change adaptation plans
- Food security & early warning systems
- Extension system reform & capacity building
- County agriculture monitoring systems
Why Choose Us
Six reasons partners
choose PAFID.
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Field-Tested Expertise
On-the-ground CSA and livelihoods implementation since 2006 — not theoretical advice. We know what works in Kenya's diverse agroecological zones.
02
Nationwide Farmer Network
Direct access to 200,000+ reached farmers across 25 counties for surveys, pilots, and community engagement — unmatched reach.
03
Gender & Climate Focus
Specialist expertise in gender-responsive, climate-adaptive programming — 62% of our beneficiaries are women smallholders.
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Donor-Grade Delivery
Proven track record with WFP, NORAD, and Global Affairs Canada. We understand international accountability standards and deliver to them.
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End-to-End Capability
From programme design and baseline surveys to training, MEL, and field implementation — one trusted partner for the full project cycle.
06
Farmer-Centred Design
Participatory methods that embed communities as agents of change, not passive recipients — producing durable, community-owned outcomes.
"PAFID combines technical credibility with unmatched field reach — bridging the gap between policy and practice."
- ✓Rapid deployment capacity across Kenya
- ✓Access to farmer groups, enumerators & community leaders
- ✓Bilingual (English & Swahili) field teams
- ✓Digital data collection systems
- ✓County government relationships in 25 counties
$8M+
Programme Value Delivered
60+%
Women Beneficiaries
How We Work
Our Consultancy Process
A structured, collaborative approach delivering outcomes that last.
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1. Enquiry & Scoping
You share your need. We listen, ask the right questions, and propose a scope that fits your timeline and budget.
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2. Proposal & Agreement
A tailored proposal with methodology, timeline, team, and transparent budget — no hidden costs.
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3. Field Delivery
Our field teams engage farmers, communities, and county partners using proven participatory methods.
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4. Reporting & Learning
Comprehensive reports, datasets, and actionable recommendations — with ongoing support to embed findings.
Our Focus Areas
Where our expertise
runs deepest.
Three intersecting pillars that define PAFID's niche — delivering the most transformative impact.
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Women & Youth Livelihoods
We place women and youth at the centre of agricultural transformation — as the primary engine of change in Kenya's food systems.
- Gender-responsive CSA programme design
- Women's VSLA & savings group integration
- Youth agribusiness incubation models
- Gender analysis & social inclusion studies
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Climate-Smart Agriculture
From ASALs to highlands, we design and implement climate adaptation solutions building long-term smallholder resilience.
- Conservation agriculture & soil health
- Agroforestry & landscape restoration
- Carbon farming advisory
- Climate risk assessment & adaptation planning
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Food Systems & Value Chains
Connecting farmers to markets through viable, inclusive systems — from cooperative development to Farmer Service Centres.
- Farmer Service Centre (FSC) design
- Outgrower & contract farming models
- Post-harvest & storage systems
- Market linkage facilitation
Our Alignment
Contributing to the Global Goals
PAFID's work directly advances multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, embedded in every programme we design and deliver.
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health & Well-being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water & Sanitation
Affordable & Clean Energy
Decent Work & Growth
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Communities
Climate Action
Life on Land
Partnerships for Goals
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Project Coverage
Explore Our Impact Across Kenya
Discover PAFID's transformative projects across the country. Explore initiatives by county, showcasing efforts to build resilient agricultural systems and empower farmers.
Note: This map displays PAFID's documented project presence across Kenya as of March 2026. Data is updated periodically.
Our Work
Seen in the Field
Field implementation — Eastern Kenya
Farmer Field School graduation
Women's VSLA group — Siaya
Conservation agriculture demo — Nakuru
Farmer-market linkage — Western Kenya
Trusted by
World-class institutions.
Proven partnerships.
"PAFID combines technical credibility with unmatched field reach — the kind of partner that genuinely bridges the gap between international development policy and the daily realities of smallholder farmers across Kenya."
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Development Partner
International NGO · East Africa Programme
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- 04We get to workOnce agreed, our field teams mobilise rapidly for delivery.
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