We partner with Africa Population Health and Research Centre (APHRC) to implement an urban farming project in Viwandani, Nairobi County. The main aim of this project is to mentor 100 young people on urban farming, improve nutrition of the community through healthy food and generate income from the proceeds of the farm. 

The project started in February 2022 following intensive training of the project staff on urban farming, kitchen gardening, modern techniques and nutrition. We adopted the modern techniques utilising the space at Lunga Lunga health centre. Every preparation was pitched on simple, sustainable and replicable model. We utilised hanging gardens, vertical walls, wooden pallets, spirals and containers.

In the first phase of the project, we planted kales, tomatoes, pumpkin, coriander, indigenous vegetables, spinach and amaranths netting a monthly profit of Ksh.1000. During the implementation period, we experienced some challenges like shortage of water in the facility.