In a world where every action counts towards fostering sustainable development and empowering farming communities, the Zinga Project shines as a beacon of hope and progress. Launched on December 1st, 2023, in partnership with Corekees, this initiative marks a...

Q. What does your day-to-day look like in the energy - efficient cookstove production department?  As a manager, I'm deeply involved in the production process. You'll often find me working alongside my team, molding and firing liners in our traditional kiln. I believe...

Nestled within the rolling hills of Hombe, lies a woman whose story is synonymous to the term, women empowerment, embodying resilience, passion, and a deep-rooted connection to nature. Loise Wanjiru Ndegwa, a devoted mother from Mathera East, traces her environmental...

At an elevation of 1,917 meters sits the vibrant Hombe region; a flourishing paradise surrounded by a lush canopy of diverse and majestic trees. These trees, towering gracefully over the forest floor, stretch their branches towards the sky as a rich testament to their contribution towards a thriving ecosystem. Home to a number of wildlife species, Hombe region can easily be described as a tropical getaway, characterized by clean air and constant pockets of bird sounds.

The Sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 6) is happening now in Nairobi, Kenya. This assembly marks a pivotal juncture in global efforts to tackle environmental challenges. The event, which is also held virtually until March 1, 2024, brings...

Delve into the remarkable story of the first Akili community in Kangema, Central Kenya, where the seeds of community empowerment were sown and blossomed into transformative change. Through innovative solutions like Animal Feed Boosters for dairy farmers, Akili Group is revolutionizing agricultural practices and fostering holistic improvements in rural communities across Kenya. Discover how partnerships, adaptability, and a shared goal of holistic development are driving positive change and paving the way for sustainable community empowerment.

Boniface Gathogoh, an Akili Model Farmer and local farmer from Nyeri; a land famous for its rich resources and towering mountain whose peak dances among the clouds, wakes up just as the gray of the night shifts to a golden yellow. It’s the crack of dawn, and his farm, which sits on the eastern side of his Nyeri homestead in a village known as Gichira, needs tending to. However, farming is not as easy as it used to be, and the soil, not as rich and fertile. Back-breaking long hours characterize his days on the farm, with little yield to show for his efforts.

Among our many impactful collaborations of the past year, Akili Group was honored to dive headfirst into an initiative spearheaded by Ashoka East Africa in partnership with the Charles Stewart Foundation. The project, "Improving the Livelihood of Smallholder Farmers...

Akili Group has embarked on an exciting new venture, joining forces with Holland Greentech, a branch of the renowned South African company, Rijk Zwaan, specializing in top-notch organic horticultural seeds. This dynamic partnership is dedicated to cultivating...

Kenya has endured three severe droughts in the last decade (2010-2011, 2016-2017 and 2020-2022). The most recent drought resonates as the most severe and prolonged. Lives have been upended, livelihoods shattered, and vast populations displaced from the only homes...