In development
Community Livelihoods
Designed to work with the communities bordering Kakamega Forest Ecosystem on alternative livelihoods — eco-tourism, beekeeping, tree seedlings and regenerative agriculture. No farmers have been trained yet; this programme has not yet begun.
The area around Kakamega Forest Ecosystem is one of the most densely populated rural areas in Kenya. Rapid population growth in the communities bordering the forest has increasingly exerted pressure on the forest and its resources. These communities are the prime local users of the forest’s products and resources, so the forest is a vital source of support to the locals.
K-BIAN's Community Livelihoods programme is designed to work with these communities and key stakeholders on alternative livelihoods — reducing pressure on the forest through benefits accruing from activities such as eco-tourism enterprises, cultural tourism and community projects. No farmers have been trained under this programme yet.
Regenerative agriculture
K-BIAN's planned alternative livelihood options are designed to reduce pressure on natural resources and promote sustainable use. Unsustainable forest and agricultural practices near forests can otherwise contribute to deforestation and disrupt the delicate balance of the ecosystem, leading to soil erosion, reduced water quality and weakened forest resilience.
In support of sustainable agriculture, the programme is designed to promote farmers' use of regenerative methods to survive climate shocks, reduce input costs and restore the productivity of degraded soils, including diversifying with indigenous crops to increase both food security and household income. Promoted practices include mulching, cover-cropping, inter-cropping, minimum tillage, agro-forestry, use of organic manure, soil and water conservation, and crop rotation.
Overall, the programme contributes to family nutrition, income and environmental conservation, with a strong focus on sustainable production systems.
Keep exploring