CADEP-SFM Case Studies

One of the key outputs of the CADEP-SFM Project are twenty one (21) Case Studies as shown below:

  1. Compartmentalized Participatory Forest Management in Arabuko Sokoke Forest in Kilifi County, Kenya

    Target Audience : Forest adjacent communities, farmers, extension agents, learning and research institutions

    Participatory Forest Management (PFM) was started in Kenya on a pilot basis in Arabuko Sokoke Forest (ASF), Kilifi County in 1997. This management approach was adopted upon realization of continued over-exploitation and destruction the forest as forest adjacent communities were not involved in any planned forest resource use or participation in decision making. The PFM pilot project was initially started in three villages in Kilifi County, namely; Dida, Kahingoni and Kaftisoni. However, with time 18 other villages have incorporated PFM activities.

    The pilot PFM was a collaborative undertaking between various institutions that included; Kenya Forest Service (KFS), Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), National Museums of Kenya (NMK), Birdlife International (BI), Nature Kenya, USaid, local administration, traditional leaders, Arabuko Sokoke Forest Adjacent Dwellers Association (FADA) and forest adjacent communities. The aim of the pilot project was to bring together forest adjacent communities in partnership with other stakeholders to manage the forest in a participatory manner under the PFM arrangement.

  2. Giant Bamboo Propagation Using Stem Cuttings On-Farm in Kiambu County, Kenya

    Target Audience : Crop and Livestock Farmers, Extension Agents, Learning and Research Institutions

    Kiambu County has a population of about 1,623,282 people with an average density of 638 persons per km2 . The County covers a land area of about 2,543.5 km2 . Karumuru village in Kiambu County lies within a latitude -1.08330 degrees and longitude 36.8167 degrees. The mean annual temperature is 240C and rainfall ranges between 600-1,200 mm per year. Livelihood activities in Karumuru village are mostly within the agricultural production systems. Crops grown include: tea, coffee, pineapple, potatoes, bananas, wheat, pyrethrum, maize and macadamia nuts. Animal production include; cattle, sheep, goats and poultry farming. Farmers within Karumuru village have continued to diversify plant types and have introduced crops such as Bamboo. Mr. Ndungu Wamucheru, is one of the pioneer farmers to introduce Giant bamboo (Bambusa dendrocalamus) farming in the village. Giant Bamboo is preferred by farmers due to its fast growth, wide range of uses including provision of various products and ecological services. Bamboo ecological benefits include soil erosion control and river bank stabilization while significant uses include: food and fodder, roofing, fencing, fuelwood and furniture.

  3. Bee Keeping Technique for Honey Production

    Target Audience : Crop and Livestock Farmers, Extension Agents, Learning and Research Institutions

  4. Adaptation to Climate Change, Soil Carbon and Livelihood Improvement Initiatives: A Case Study of Siaya County, Kenya

    Target Audience : Crop and Livestock Farmers, Extension Agents, Learning and Research Institutions

    Unpredictable rains and frequent droughts due to climate change has led to low land productivity in Siaya County, resulting to food insecurity and low income by farmers. To address this challenge, sustainable agriculture land management practices were introduced in the County through Vi Agroforestry NGO. Mr. Mathew Asuna, a local administrator based in Gem Sub-county, Siaya County is one of the farmers who adopted the introduced sustainable farming practices. The farmer practices agroforestry for adaptation climate change, where the main activity is tree growing in agriculture landscape, an undertaking which he started in 1996. Mr. Asuna currently subscribes to the principle of good clean air and soil through tree planting.

    The farmer owns about 7.8 acres of land where he practices various farm activities that include: tree seedling production, boundary tree planting, alley cropping, woodlot development, fish farming, fruit orchard development, dairy production, as well as soil and water conservation activities. The activities are integrated within food crop production system. Much of Mr. Asuna’s land is sloppy, however this gives it a good gradient for water flow as the land is also source of a natural water spring. Due to his inventiveness, Mr. Asuna was awarded by the Kenya Forest Service as the best Innovative Farmer of the year in 2017.

  5. Case Study of Greenland Agroforestry Nursery in Gakoe Village, Kiambu County

    Target Audience : Farmers, extension agents and tree nursery operators

    Greenland agroforestry nursery is an enterprise managed by a group of farmers in Gakoe Village of Kiambu County in Kenya. The group was established in 2006 by 21 members. The membership has since grown to 31 by 2019. The main objective of the group is to improve members livelihood through environmental conservation activities. To meet this objective, the group is involved in propagation and sale of different plant seedlings of both exotic and indigenous species, which include ornamental plants, forest, fruits and other agroforestry tree and plant species. In 2010, the group benefited from financial assistance by World Bank valued at Ksh 520,200/- (US$ 5,202), under the Natural Resource Management Project. With this support, the group expanded its nursery activities and built a greenhouse.

  6. On-Farm Mango Fruit Preservation Technique Through Sun Drying

    Target Audience : Farmers, extension agents and tree nursery operators

  7. TATRO On-farm and Eco-School Adaptation to Climate Change Initiatives

    Target Audience : Farmers, youth and extension agents

    Technology Adoption through Research and Organisation (TATRO) is a community based Non-governmental organization working in Siaya County, Kenya. The organisation provides extension services to farmers through different channels such as Farmers Field Schools (FFS) and field days. The Organization started activities in 1996 with promotion of use of indigenous vegetables and seed production. For effective delivery of information, TATRO works closely with various government organizations such as; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), Kenyatta University, KEFRI, Maseno University and other line government ministries and departments.

  8. Cat Fish Production Technique at TATRO Primary School Fish Farm in Anyiko, Kenya

    Target Audience : Farmers, youth and extension agents

  9. Hay Production Technique On-Farm in Makueni County, Kenya

    Target Audience : Farmers, youth and extension agents

  10. Technique for Propagation of Macadamia Nut Seedlings in Greenland Agroforestry Nursery at Gakoe in Kiambu County, Kenya

    Target Audience : Farmers, youth and extension agents

    Propagation of macadamia nut seedlings through grafting of Macadamia integrifolia as scion onto Macadamia tetraphylla root stock

  11. Technique for Propagation of Melia Volkensii Through Grafting for Seed Orchard Development

    Target Audience : Farmers, youth and extension agents

    Propagation of macadamia nut seedlings through grafting of Macadamia integrifolia as scion onto Macadamia tetraphylla root stock

  12. Giant Bamboo Propagation Using Stem Cuttings On-Farm in Kiambu County, Kenya

    Target Audience : Crop and Livestock Farmers, Extension Agents, Learning and Research Institutions

    Kiambu County has a population of about 1,623,282 people with an average density of 638 persons per km2 . The County covers a land area of about 2,543.5 km2 . Karumuru village in Kiambu County lies within a latitude -1.08330 degrees and longitude 36.8167 degrees. The mean annual temperature is 240C and rainfall ranges between 600-1,200 mm per year. Livelihood activities in Karumuru village are mostly within the agricultural production systems. Crops grown include: tea, coffee, pineapple, potatoes, bananas, wheat, pyrethrum, maize and macadamia nuts. Animal production include; cattle, sheep, goats and poultry farming. Farmers within Karumuru village have continued to diversify plant types and have introduced crops such as Bamboo. Mr. Ndungu Wamucheru, is one of the pioneer farmers to introduce Giant bamboo (Bambusa dendrocalamus) farming in the village. Giant Bamboo is preferred by farmers due to its fast growth, wide range of uses including provision of various products and ecological services. Bamboo ecological benefits include soil erosion control and river bank stabilization while significant uses include: food and fodder, roofing, fencing, fuelwood and furniture

  13. On-Farm Green Tourism in Laikipia County, Kenya

    Target Audience : Farmers, extension agents, learning and research institutions

    Laikipia County experiences a cool temperate climate, with mean annual temperatures of between 16°C and 26°C. The county receives an average of 400 mm and 750 mm rainfall annually. Agriculture is the dominant economic activity. Majority of residents keep livestock and grow different food cash crops as well as horticultural crops. However, due to climate change there is need for diversification of crop production system to provide alternative sources of food and income through adoption of innovative strategies. One such strategy is application of green tourism, an approach that provides sustainable tourism activities that are environmentally.

  14. Sustainable Livelihood Through Integrated Tree-Crop-Livestock Farming System in Makueni County, Kenya

    Target Audience : Farmers and Extension Agents

    Makueni County is located in Eastern Kenya and is generally semi-arid in nature. The average annual rainfall within the count is 600 mm while temperatures are 230C. The soils are primarily sandy and acidic in nature. The County is characterized by a rapidly growing population, water scarcity, low food production, and low resilience to climate change. These challenges lead to food insecurity, low income, and malnutrition for many small holder farm families.

  15. Sustainable Livelihood Through Integrated Tree-Crop-Livestock Farming System in Makueni County, Kenya

    Target Audience : Farmers and Extension Agents

    Makueni County is located in Eastern Kenya and is generally semi-arid in nature. The average annual rainfall within the count is 600 mm while temperatures are 230C. The soils are primarily sandy and acidic in nature. The County is characterized by a rapidly growing population, water scarcity, low food production, and low resilience to climate change. These challenges lead to food insecurity, low income, and malnutrition for many small holder farm families.

  16. Moringa Plantation Development in Machakos County, Kenya

    Target Audience : Farmers, extension Agents and SMEs

    Over the years, Machakos County have been experiencing low rainfall leading to low crop production, hence the need for alternative investment such tree farming which require little water for growth. Moringa oleifera was selected as a species that can do well in dryland Machakos due to its ability to do well in hot weather and low rainfall. The species also has many nutritional and medicinal benefits derived from the various plant parts. The leaves are a good source of protein, vitamins A, B and C, and minerals such as calcium and iron; the pods, green peas and seeds can also be eaten, while and the flowers can be either eaten or used to make tea. Products such as moringa powder, tea, and massage oil from the leaves and seeds can be made from the plant. Moringa powder can be used as a food supplement to treat ailments such as diabetes, high blood pressure, skin disorders indigestion, anaemia and aides in faster healing of wounds.

  17. Quarry Rehabilitation in Ngomongo Village of Mombasa County, Kenya

    Target Audience : Farmers, extension agents, learning and research institutions

    Ngomongo Village in Mombasa is situated in a former coral limestone quarry. The area was degraded through mining of coral rocks used for cement production. The Mombasa municipal council later turned the quarry site into a dump site.The Ngomongo village was started with the aim of rehabilitating the quarry by converting it into hospitable land with an improved ecosystem that could be used by neighbouring community.

  18. Sustainable Livelihood and Enterprise Development Through On-Farm Roof Catchment Water Harvesting in Kwale Location, Makueni County

    Target Audience : Farmers, extension agents, learning and research institutions

    Mr. Sammy Mwangangi Kimuyu is a farmer and professional photographer from Kwale Location of Makueni County. Mr. Mwangangi has embraced conservation agriculture, which is sustained by an on-farm roof catchment water harvesting and storage technology. The farmer through intervention by agricultural and forestry extension agents adopted technologies in; water harvesting, water and soil conservation, intergrated farming, as well as improved local poultry and pasture production. The farmer through assistant from extension agents developed a farm plan to act as a model for sustainable livelihood through agriculture.

  19. Tiriki Tropical Garden and On-Farm Bamboo Enterprise in Shamakhokho, Vihiga County

    Target Audience : Crop and livestock farmers, extension agents, learning and research institutions

    Tiriki Tropical Garden was started in 2007 with the intention of planting different tree species to address the challenges of climate change. Although the garden was started in 2007, Mr. Victor Mwanga, the farm owner, started bamboo production in 2012 in Shamakhokho area, Vihiga County, to address the problem of soil erosion in his farm and to introduce short rotation plants. The farmer domesticated different bamboo species using both vegetative and seed propagation methods. The farmer is currently producing 8 species of Bamboo.

  20. Conserving Indigenous Trees Species in Buteyo Miti Park in Sang'alo, Bungoma County

    Target Audience : Crop and livestock farmers, extension agents, learning and research institutions

    Buteyo Miti Park was started by Mr. G. Wafula Buteyo in 1969 with the aim of conserving the environment through protection of indigenous tree species. "Miti" is an acronym which stands for Measures for Indigenous Tree Improvement. The Park is situated between Mt. Elgon and Kakamega forest. The main Park covers a total land area of 32 acres and has three extensions of two 6 and 10 acre plots in different areas. The Samaki Camp which is a constituent of the Park was started in 2005 as an ecotourism site. This site has a total land area of 7 acres and the main activity is fish production. There are 30 fish ponds of different sizes occupying an area of about 700 m2 . Buteyo Miti Park constitutes of different indigenous tree species and a tree nursery. About 2 acres are set aside for herbal medicine production. This site won the second Presidential Award for protection of indigenous trees.

  21. Cultivating African Sandalwood On-Farm in Kitui County

    Target Audience : The main beneficiaries of this practice are the farmers, learning and research institutions, adjacent communities and extension agents.

    African sandalwood (Osyris lanceolata) exploitation in Kenya started in the 1980s when the tree bark and roots started illegally harvested. These tree parts contain essential oil used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. At local level, the species is also used to smoke containers used for milk fermentation. African sandalwood is semi-parasitic and requires a host plant in order to survive. Recent research findings by KEFRI have revealed that Acacia kirkii, Euphorbia sp. and Croton megalocarpus are some of the best host plants for sandalwood. Sandalwood has a rotation age of about 60 years. The species is over-exploited from the wild. One alternative that offers great potential for sandalwood conservation is domestication of the species. Mr. Ngovi Mutunga in Wikilyle, Kitui County is one of the farmers taking part in domesticating and protecting the sandalwood trees onfarm.