Projects and Flagship Initiatives in Kenya
From improving food security through innovative seed systems, to tackling climate challenges, promoting biodiversity, and harnessing digital technology, we are at the forefront of pioneering holistic solutions. Our vision and work in Kenya is dedicated to cultivating resilience, fostering positive change, and contributing to the emergence of a vibrant and sustainable agrifood sector.
|
Project title |
Project Rationale |
|
BIOVISION Diverse Seeds and Planting Materials |
Enhancing farm resilience, promoting inclusive value chains, and cultivating healthy diets in Vihiga County by providing diverse seeds and planting materials for a sustainable food system. |
|
TISERIN - Climate Smart Module Phase I (IA Lead of D429) |
Implementing the first phase of the Climate Smart Module to address climate challenges and enhance agricultural resilience, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. |
|
JAPAN MOFA 2022-2023 Community Plant Genetic Resources |
Promoting the use and conservation of community plant genetic resources in East Africa, along with the utilization of underutilized crop species for local community development. |
|
UNEP - Stock-taking Foundational Evidence |
Conducting a stock-taking initiative to gather foundational evidence for promoting 'Nature+, Climate-, Pollution-free' agriculture across different scales. |
|
BIOVISION - Piloting an Organic Food System |
Piloting an organic food system in Kenya to connect vulnerable consumers in Nairobi with small-scale producers in Makueni county, fostering sustainable and locally sourced food production. |
|
BIOVISION - Project Nature + Activities |
Undertaking nature-positive activities in Lower Nyando and Vihiga, Kenya, contributing to environmental conservation and sustainable agricultural practices. |
Chuka University and Murang Climate Action Visit by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT to monitor the setups with the Demo Plots for Curriculum Development. Credit: Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/Owen Kimani
Pre-cooked beans save time, fuel & boost nutrition. Beans are easily available to consumers in only 15 minutes. The project is led by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and NARO in partnership with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT in Kenya. Credit: Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/GeorginaSmith
|
Project title |
Project Rationale |
|
University of Göttingen - Sustainable Food Environment |
Investigating opportunities and boundaries for creating a sustainable food environment for food and nutrition security in eastern African drylands, focusing on Turkana County, Kenya. |
|
Improving Bean Productivity and Markets in Africa |
Implementing strategies to enhance bean productivity and markets in Africa, contributing to improved food security and economic opportunities for farmers. |
|
Improved Forage Grasses |
Making the case for integrating improved forage grasses into humid-sub-humid livestock production systems in Kenya and Ethiopia for enhanced agricultural sustainability. |
|
USA-University of Georgia (BMGF) |
Harnessing food demand systems for improved nutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on innovative approaches to address nutritional challenges. |
|
Consortium Agreement - Seed Systems Development |
Enabling and scaling genetic improvement and propagation materials through the development of seed systems to enhance agricultural productivity. |
|
Recognizing and supporting the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance's efforts to improve nutrition and contribute to food security, as demonstrated by the Al Sumait Prize Award. |
|
Project title |
Project Rationale |
|
Memorandum of Agreement between Sharingourbest and CIAT |
Establishing a collaborative agreement between Sharingourbest and CIAT to further shared objectives in sustainable agriculture and development. |
|
BI-(Germany-GIZ) - Traditional Durum Wheat Value Chain Development |
Developing the traditional durum wheat value chain in Kenya using the innovative LINK method for sustainable and inclusive agricultural practices |
|
KENYA-CHERUBET COMPANY LTD (PALLADIUM) |
Supporting the development of nutritious bean products to create decent employment opportunities for youth in Kenya through collaboration with CHERUBET COMPANY LTD. |
|
WCDI-Kenya Study Tour - Horn of Africa Food System Resilience |
Investigating and promoting horticulture's role in building food system resilience for healthier diets and income generation in protracted crises in the Horn of Africa. |
|
FS (Germany-BMZ) - ISF-aMaizing Crop Insurance Program |
Implementing the ISF-aMaizing Crop Insurance Program in Kenya to enhance agricultural resilience and provide insurance coverage for maize crops. |
|
UK-(GERMANY-BMBF) - Innovation for African Climate Risk Insurance (InACRI) |
Developing innovative approaches for climate risk insurance in Africa to mitigate the impact of climate-related challenges on agriculture. |
A special event at Equity Bank in Marsabit, Northern Kenya, where a livestock insurance scheme made its first payouts to small livestock keepers following a prolonged drought in the Horn of Africa. Credit: Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/NeilPalmer
Farmers cutting fodder at a dairy farm in Meru, Kenya. These famers received training and new technology like the Brachiaria fodder grass varieties from Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT to improve milk yields. Credit: Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/GeorginaSmith
|
Project title |
Project Rationale |
|
RUC (DENMARK-DFC) - Circular Bioeconomy |
Promoting a circular bioeconomy for the Kenyan dairy sector to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact. |
|
USA-BMGF - Adaptation Atlas: Refinement and Transition |
Refining and transitioning the Adaptation Atlas to address climate adaptation challenges and enhance resilience in agricultural systems. |
|
OXFORD (FCDO) - Intrahousehold Rights and Decision-Making |
Investigating intrahousehold rights and decision-making regarding water in two counties in Kenya, contributing to the REACH Program's objectives. |
|
GERMANY-GIZ - Institutionalizing Sustainable Finance |
Institutionalizing sustainable finance practices within One CGIAR to support sustainable agricultural initiatives in Kenya and beyond. |
|
CDE (SWITZERLAND-LBS) - Engagement Platform |
Establishing an engagement platform to unite and scale sustainable land management action in Sub-Sahara Africa (AfrioCAT), coordinated by CDE. |
|
USA-USAID - Supporting Food Insecurity Early Warning Through Digital Media |
Supporting early warning systems for food insecurity in Kenya through the utilization of digital media. |
Farmer Field Day held by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT at Mariira, Murang'a county, Kenya to demonstrate the different Climate Smart Technologies used in farming.
© Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/Owen Kimani
Elizabeth Omusiele shows the diverse seeds she is growing on her farm with support from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and partners.
© Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/Georgina Smith
Milking opportunity in the foothills. Preparing fodder at Simon and Sylvia Kiruja’s dairy farm in Meru, Kenya. The family is among those who have received training and new technology like the Brachiaria fodder grass varieties from the Alliance Bioversity International – CIAT to improve milk yields.
© Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/Georgina Smith
|
Project title |
Project Rationale |
|
USA-USAID - Support Food Insecurity Early Warning Through Conflict Analysis |
Supporting early warning systems for food insecurity in Kenya through conflict analysis and intervention strategies. |
|
USA-World Bank - The Economic Impacts of NbS in Agriculture |
Assessing the economic impacts of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in agriculture, with a focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. |
|
Italy-FAO - Scaling Financial and Information Services |
Scaling financial and information services for smallholder farmers in Kenya to enhance access to resources and improve agricultural productivity. |
|
CGIAR Fund INIT-06 - Seed Equal |
Promoting equal access to seeds and genetic resources through the Seed Equal initiative under the CGIAR Fund. |
|
CGIAR Fund INIT-11 - Excellence in Agronomy |
Fostering excellence in agronomy for sustainable intensification and climate change adaptation within the CGIAR Fund |
|
CGIAR Fund INIT-17 - Sustainable Animal Productivity |
Enhancing sustainable animal productivity for livelihoods, nutrition, and gender inclusion through initiatives supported by the CGIAR Fund. |
A booming maize plot planted in rotation with nitrogen-fixing soybeans, in Kisumu, Kenya. Credit: Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT/NeilPalmer
Banana market from the Mount Kenya region in Kenya. Credit: Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT/NeilPalmer
|
Project title |
Project Rationale |
|
CGIAR Fund INIT-21 - Ukama Ustawi |
Promoting diversification for resilient agrifood systems in East and Southern Africa through the Ukama Ustawi initiative under the CGIAR Fund. |
|
CGIAR Fund INIT-19 - Mixed Farming Systems |
Supporting mixed farming systems to enhance agricultural sustainability and productivity, addressing the complexities of diversified farming practices. |
|
CGIAR Fund INIT-22 - Transforming Agrifood Systems |
Contributing to the transformation of agrifood systems in West and Central Africa through the CGIAR Fund's initiative. |
|
CGIAR Fund INIT-10 - Fragility to Resilience |
Facilitating the transition from fragility to resilience in Central and West Asia and North Africa, addressing agricultural challenges in fragile contexts. |
|
CGIAR Fund INIT-26 - Harnessing Gender and Social Equality |
Promoting gender and social equality for resilience in agrifood systems, contributing to inclusive and sustainable development. |
|
CGIAR Fund INIT-25 - Digital Innovation and Transformation |
Advancing digital innovation and transformation within agrifood systems to harness the potential of technology for improved agricultural practices, efficiency, and inclusivity. |
|
Project title |
Project Rationale |
|
Microbes Matter |
Investigating tradeoffs between integrated management options and microbial functions to enhance understanding and promote sustainable agricultural practices through the "Microbes Matter" project. |
|
Solution for Increasing Farm System Resilience |
Developing solutions to increase farm system resilience and promote carbon sequestration on sandy soils, contributing to sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices. |
|
CGIAR Excellence in Agronomy 2030 (Incubation Phase) |
Incubating the CGIAR Excellence in Agronomy 2030 initiative, focusing on innovative approaches to achieve excellence in agronomy for sustainable agricultural development. |
|
UNOPS - Support for the GHG Inventory for Kenya’s Crop Sub-Sector |
Providing support for the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory for Kenya's crop sub-sector to assess and address the environmental impact of agricultural activities. |
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT has tested agronomic and soil management practices in Western Kenya. From minimum tillage to integrated soil fertility management, these trials are the most comprehensive picture of tropical soil health that we have in Kenya. Credit: Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT/GeorginaSmith