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This video showcases the inspiring partnership between Food and Agriculture Organization and Yiaku Laikipiak Trust in supporting indigenous communities in Laikipia County through climate resilience, environmental conservation, and socio-economic empowerment. The project focused on strengthening honey value chains, expanding tree nurseries, promoting beekeeping, improving governance and leadership skills, and enhancing access to social and cultural services among the Yiaku and Laikipiak communities. Through various trainings, exchange visits, business development initiatives, and environmental restoration activities, community members gained valuable knowledge in entrepreneurship, financial management, climate-smart agriculture, communication for development, and sustainable natural resource management. The initiative also supported the distribution of modern beehives, honey processing equipment, tree and fruit seedlings, and the establishment of demonstration nurseries to encourage conservation and food security. In addition, the project promoted the preservation of indigenous culture, language, arts, traditional knowledge, and community heritage through documentation and awareness creation. This success story reflects the power of partnerships in creating resilient communities, protecting ecosystems, empowering women and youth, and promoting sustainable development for present and future generations. Yiaku Laikipiak Trust website: https://yiakulaikipiaktrust.org/ and the YouTube linke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hLTolpx7iU
KALRO Embu Networking, Exchange and Learning Visits for Enhanced Value Chain Development
The Yiaku Laikipiak Trust (YLT), supported by the FAO-FFF project, organized a networking and exchange visit to KALRO Embu Centre to strengthen agroecological knowledge, value chain development, and climate-resilient livelihoods among Yiaku women groups. The visit brought together participants from Mukogodo, Laikipia North, Nandung’oro and Segera, exposing them to research-based farming systems, agribusiness models, and sustainable agricultural practices. At KALRO Embu, participants learned about integrated research and extension approaches that link research, field trials, and farmer training to support food security and income generation. Key areas of learning included Agroforestry and Tree Nurseries, where participants observed propagation techniques and the economic benefits of integrating trees with crops. They also explored Banana Tissue Culture technology (Biotechnology), which produces disease-free, high-yielding plants, sparking interest in its potential as a future value chain. Poultry keeping uing was taught as well. The group received training on improved poultry production, Black Soldier Fly (BSF) technology including housing, feeding, and disease control, with evidence showing significantly higher egg production from improved breeds. In crop production, participants were introduced to certified seeds, crop diversification, and drought-tolerant crops such as sorghum and millet to enhance resilience in semi-arid areas. Additional insights included soil management practices such as mulching, crop rotation, use of natural pesticides, and efficient irrigation systems supported by borehole water. Overall, the visit highlighted practical, scalable agricultural innovations and opened opportunities for future collaboration between YLT and KALRO in training, seed access, and extension services.
To watch the video, here is the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wvV16BIXiU&t=599s