In Vihiga County in western Kenya, the project reaches more than 21,000 people, most of them women and smallholder farmers. Here, communities are learning that food is not just about cultivation, but about dignity and rights.
Take the case of subsidized fertilizer. Initially, distribution points were located at constituency level, far from smallholder farmers who needed them most. The additional transport costs meant many could not afford the fertilizer at all. After dialogues between farmers, local leaders, and county officials facilitated by the project, distribution points were moved closer to communities — to the ward level. Farmers could now access fertilizer more easily, plant on time, and harvest enough to feed their families. A simple governance change led to improved harvests and greater food security.
