Monicah Changwony knows what it means to plant seeds in uncertain ground. A farmer and mother in Marigat, she spent years contending with harsh arid conditions, unpredictable rainfall, and limited access to practical resources. Like many households in Baringo, where the climate dictates the rhythm of daily life, feeding her family with fresh vegetables was not just a challenge, it often felt out of reach.
That began to change when Monicah joined 3E Africa’s Mizizi Yetu Maisha Yetu project, an initiative grounded in our three core pillars of Environment, Entrepreneurship, and Energy. Taking a hands-on approach rooted in community ownership, the project trained women in sustainable kitchen gardening, covering water-efficient irrigation, soil health using locally available materials, and nutrition-focused growing practices.
Today, the spaces around her home that were once barren have been transformed into vibrant patches of leafy greens, tomatoes, and other vegetables. Her family now has regular access to fresh, nutritious food, a steady, meaningful shift from where they started. Beyond her household, Monicah has become a resource for her neighbours, sharing what she has learned and stepping into the role of a local champion for sustainable agriculture.
Her story reflects the wider change 3E Africa is supporting across Baringo, where climate pressures continue to strain livelihoods and household food security. Through community-centred programmes that prioritise practical knowledge, peer support, and local ownership, we are equipping women with the tools to work with their environment rather than against it.
