Opportunities Deck
Step into the realm of Akili Group, where a community of 300,000 farmers live across the picturesque expanse of Mount Kenya, and Aberdares, particularly in Kirinyaga, Meru, Laikipia, Nyandarua, Nyeri and Embu Counties.
How it Works
5+ regions & Counting
This prospectus represents opportunities for investment for value-adding businesses linked to the value chains of Akili Community farmers, spanning Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Nyandarua, Nyeri and Embu
Diverse Ecological Systems
These lands span diverse ecological systems, where diverse crops are cultivated; potatoes, rice, avocados, macadamia, coffee, moringa, horticultural crops, beekeeping, livestock farming, dairy farming, and more
Community Empowerment
We partner with an eager grassroots team knowledgeable about the target community’s culture and way of life, working together to drive long-term, holistic community empowerment
Akili is currently implementing carbon credit linked projects namely afforestation, the distribution of energy efficient cookstoves, grassland regeneration and biochar for agricultural use.
Tour with Akili Group
During your tour of Akili interventions, you will have an opportunity to see a few of the activities explained below. Each of the activities gives you a glimpse of some ideas on how we look at value chain addition.
“Real change can happen; entire communities can be lifted out of poverty but only through partnerships, can we make a lasting impact that echoes across generations.”
Value Chains
It’s clear that the value chain landscape in Kenya is peppered with endless profit yielding opportunities for investors, stakeholders and the implementers. We work through a model of community engagement, in partnership with an eager grassroots team aware of the existing culture and way of life of the people we target
Avocado
Favoured for its creamy texture, rich flavor, and high nutritional value, avocados have become a staple in the Kenyan landscape, and across the globe. Due to the rise of ‘health conscious’ eating and holistic improvement, it’s little wonder the demand for avocados has surged in recent years
Macadamia
The macadamia nut, from the macadamia tree, native to Australia, but now also widely grown in Kenya, is a versatile and highly prized commodity from which local farmers are making a good living.
Beekeeping
Honey is a popular commodity loved for its rich, sweet taste, numerous health benefits and versatility in use.
Coffee
It’s no secret coffee is an invaluable commodity to the global market, often present in numerous households as a staple beverage. Often described as bright, fruity, and complex, with notes of blackcurrant, citrus, and floral undertones, Kenyan coffee is a huge contributor to Kenya’s GDP and economic stability.
Agroforestry
The agricultural revolution saw the endless cutting of forests, exploitation of water resources and the neglect of wildlife. Doing so has led us to today’s climate change emergency, characterized by an unstable climate unable to support any agricultural efforts put forth by our farmers.
Biochar
Biochar seems to be a buzzword making the rounds among the climate change landscape. However, its validity and importance can not be denied or ignored. Used in centuries past for farm productivity, biochar today presents an enviable quality in sequestering carbon.
Moringa
The Moringa value chain in Kenya is a dynamic and growing sector that offers numerous opportunities for economic development and improved nutrition. Moringa, often referred to as the “drumstick tree” or “miracle tree,” is known for its nutritional value and wide-ranging health benefits.
Rice
In the fertile heartlands of Mwea, Ahero, and West Kano, a community of dedicated farmers tends to the golden fields of rice. Across more than 180,000 hectares, they employ traditional rain-fed methods and modern irrigation techniques to nurture this staple crop.
Plastics Recycling and Regeneration
Aimed at reducing marine litter and assisting in the development of a circular economy, vast amounts of single-use plastics (such as cutlery, straws, cotton bud sticks, etc.,) were banned in an EU directive, of 1021, on single-use plastics came into effect. The directive lays out a number of measures aimed at reducing the amount of single-use plastics and increasing the share of plastic that is recycled that must be met by 2030
Plan a Tour with Akili Group
During your tour of Akili interventions, you will have an opportunity to see a few of the activities explained below. Each of the activities gives you a glimpse of some ideas on how we look at value chain addition.