How Are Counties in Kenya Sustaining Food System Multi-Stakeholder Platforms?

by Lillian Wanjiru-MainaKenyaPosted on Comments are Disabled

What does it take for a Food Systems Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) to remain functional beyond meetings and project cycles? Recent exchanges organised by the NICE Project in Kenya between Busia, Bungoma, Kisumu, and Murang’a Counties pointed to a growing shift in how counties are approaching food systems governance. Increasingly, attention is moving towards the structures, …

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Accelerating Local Action on Hypertension Prevention in Busia and Bungoma Counties

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Busia and Bungoma counties joined the world in commemorating World Hypertension Day 2026 under the theme “Controlling Hypertension Together,” The two counties marked the day through community outreach activities aimed at promoting early screening, healthier diets, physical activity, and increased awareness of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The commemoration of the event was made possible by the …

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Women, shared effort, and what has been gained #GiveToGain |International Women’s Day 2026

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International Women’s Day offers a moment to reflect. It invites us to consider what changes take effect when women are supported, and in turn, invest their time, effort, and leadership in their families and communities. This year’s theme, Give to Gain, reflects the progress when women give, and how the benefits extend well beyond individual …

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From chickens to change: Ongarima’s inspiring path to better nutrition and agroecology

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Eagles Self Help Group in Ongarima, Teso South, Busia County is improving household nutrition and promoting agroecology through the support of the NICE Project. Before joining the project, the group kept 300 chickens, which they sold as an income generation initiative to boost members and household income, but this was minimal. Through the Small Grants …

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The NICE Project Phase II Takes Shape in Kenya

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Phase II of the NICE Project is taking shape in Kenya, bringing together farmers, local leaders, and partners in Bungoma and Busia to strengthen sustainable food systems. Building on the successes of Phase I, from school gardens to county nutrition policies; the new phase focuses on empowering women and youth, promoting local nutritious foods, and scaling agroecological practices for healthier, more resilient communities.

NICE Kenya participation at the Kenya National Food Systems Summit 2025

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On April 8–9, 2025, the Kenya National Food Systems Summit took place at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, hosted by Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. This pivotal event gathered a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, youth, women leaders, private sector actors, farmers, and civil society, all dedicated to evaluating the nation’s progress …

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NICE Kenya at the 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference 2025: A Step Towards Sustainable Food Systems

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The NICE Kenya team recently had the honor of participating in the 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference held from March 25–28, 2025, at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi. This significant event brought together over 600 stakeholders, highlighting agroecology as a vital pillar for transforming food systems across the region. Under the theme “Strengthening Agri-Food …

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International Women’s Day 2025 #AccelerateAction

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Empowering women and youth: How NICE Project is boosting nutrition and economic growth in Kenya’s Busia and Bungoma The Nutrition in City Ecosystems NICE) project is a flagship project implemented in Kenyan secondary cities of Busia and Bungoma. As we are moving towards the end of Phase one, we have gathered and consolidated our experience …

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Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project’s Agroecology champion series: Eunice Nasambu’s Farmers Hub

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Agroecology champion, Eunice Nasambu, campaigns for nutrition and sustainable farming Eunice Nasambu, a dedicated smallholder farmer in Bungoma, has become a beacon of hope and transformation in her community. In just a ¼ acre, she has turned her passion for farming into a thriving agroecology hub, inspiring others along the way. Her journey began in …

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