Change projects in Kenya
Strengthening Research and Policy for Resilient Food Systems in Africa
The projects connected to the hub in Kenya aim to build on the successes of three AgriFoSe2030 sub-projects—focusing on food system governance, extension services, and rangeland management—by reinforcing the essential link between research, policy, and practice. They recognise that sustainable food systems require a supportive policy environment, effective extension structures, and a responsive research ecosystem.
Lessons from the previous phases underscore the importance of strong institutional leadership, collaboration among local researchers, academic linkages, and the gradual transfer of programme ownership to local institutions.
In this new phase, the projects expect to strengthen research capacity, enhance the policy impact of scientific evidence, and establish robust, sustainable knowledge networks. Ultimately, it aims to develop a critical mass of scientists who can inform policy and practice to support resilient food systems tailored to the needs of smallholder farmers.
Change projects within the Kenya-hub:
Potential of smallholders for urban food system resilience:
Full name: Resilient Urban Food Systems in Uganda (RUFS Uganda)
Location: Uganda
About: This project aims to contribute to an enhanced understanding by city managers and policymakers of, and an increased role for, the contribution of smallholder farming to local foodshed risk reduction, resilience building and food systems transformation in Mbale City och Kasese Municipality.
Food systems governance in Kenya:
Full name: Governance of food systems for improved food and nutritional security in Nairobi, Kisumu and Nakuru Counties in Kenya
Location: Kenya
About: The overall aim of this project is to contribute to the improvement of the governance of food systems (production, value addition, and marketing and waste management in selected food value chains) for enhancement of food and nutrition security in Kisumu, Nakuru and Nairobi, Kenya.
GenSens, Tanzania:
Full title: GenSens (Gender-sensitive village extension training)
Location: Tanzania
About: Part 1 - The main objective of the first part of the project is to understand/find the features that distinguishes successful extension reaching women.
Part 2 - The second part was developed to design a village agricultural advisor education curriculum that is more gender-sensitive, and ultimately thereby improves extension services for women and men.
