On 17th June 2026, 3E Africa’s two-year Mizizi Yetu Maisha Yetu (Our Roots, Our Lives) project reached a landmark in Baringo County, coinciding with the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, a globally significant moment in the fight against climate-driven land degradation. Beneficiaries, community members, the County Government of Baringo, and the 3E Africa team gathered not only to celebrate 2 years of work, but to stand collectively against the growing threat of desertification.

The event was honoured by the presence of the CEC for Water, Irrigation, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Arch. Reuben Rutto, whose remarks set a powerful tone for the day. Echoing the spirit of the project, the CEC called on communities to advance conservation efforts, plant more trees, and commit to restoring Baringo’s degraded lands. The message that resonated deeply with beneficiaries who have lived that reality and are now part of the solution.

Grounded in 3E Africa’s three core pillars of Environment, Entrepreneurship, and Energy, the project journeyed from the survey of semi-arid landscapes to the transformation of those same lands into productive kitchen gardens, fruit orchards, forest tree plots, and cereal farms. What began as possibility became proof.

The closing event was alive with culture, joy, and testimony. Farmer Mary shared how she moved from farming a dry, unproductive plot to cultivating a thriving sweet potato garden, saving enough along the way to purchase goats. Stories like hers remind us that food security and economic empowerment are inseparable, and that with the right support, even the driest ground can yield abundance.

To cement sustainability beyond the project’s close, each participating farmer received a water harvesting tank and a grain silo. This support ensures harvests are preserved and families remain nourished long after the programme ends.

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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.

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That began to change when Rose joined 3E Africa’s Mizizi Yetu Maisha Yetu project in Baringo. The initiative, grounded in 3E’s three core pillars of Environment, Entrepreneurship, and Energy, took a hands-on approach, training farmers in climate-smart agroecological practices, building soil health, improving water conservation, and strengthening their household income and nutrition for a reliable livelihood.

Rose did not just attend the training session, she applied what she learned. Over time, her farm began to reflect that effort. Today, she harvests pawpaws, a crop once far beyond what her soil and knowledge could sustain and sells them at market, generating a consistent income for her family. Her land, once a source of stress, has become a source of stability.

Her story is part of a wider pattern of change 3E Africa is supporting across Baringo, where climate pressures continue to undermine livelihoods and food security. Through community-centred programmes that prioritise practical knowledge and local ownership, 3E is equipping farmers with the tools to work with their environment rather than against it.

But there are many more farmers like Rose who are still waiting for this opportunity. Let us work together in strengthening our rural community especially in Arid and Semi-Arid lands.

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As production increases, maintaining high milk quality from the farm to the final consumer remains essential. The milk must retain the same level of freshness and hygiene from the cow to the milk collector, and finally to the milk bar manager. Quality must be protected at every point in the value chain to ensure that the end consumer receives safe, nutritious, high‑quality milk.

To strengthen milk quality, we have been training farmers on dairy production and management, fodder diversification, and milk handling and hygiene practices. To reinforce these quality‑control measures, we also distributed Kenya Dairy Board recommended aluminium milking cans and buckets. This shift from recycled plastic containers which are difficult to clean to aluminium equipment has significantly improved milk hygiene at the farm level.

Quality, however, must also be safeguarded beyond the farm. It would be meaningless for farmers to maintain excellent standards if the same care is not applied during collection, transportation, and milk bar handling. For this reason, we recently conducted a training for Mau Juhudi Dairy in partnership with experts from the Dairy Training Institute. The training focused on milk handling and hygiene management, milk value addition, and business management for the milk bar.

The sessions also covered essential milk testing procedures required at collection points, legal and regulatory requirements in the dairy sector, business model development, and financial management for the dairy bar. With this training, our goal is to help Mau Juhudi Dairy strengthen its internal capacity, improve milk bar operations, and lay a strong foundation for long‑term growth.

We remain committed not only to increasing milk production but also to ensuring that the quality of milk delivered to consumers remains consistently high across the entire value chain.

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The Maisha Bora Project is reshaping this narrative by demonstrating that agriculture and health are not only connected but deeply interdependent. While agriculture contributes directly to nutrition and food availability, health provides the human capital needed for productive farming. Poor nutrition weakens farmers, reduces productivity, and increases health risks, while poor health limits households’ ability to engage effectively in agricultural activities. Yet, despite these clear linkages, they are often overlooked in traditional development models.

In Molo Sub‑County, the Maisha Bora Project has adopted a transformative multi-sectoral approach that aligns agricultural livelihood support with community health improvements. The project will work with 250 dairy farmers, equipping them with improved farming practices, better livestock management skills, and increased production.  However, unlike conventional agriculture-focused programs, Maisha Bora goes a step further by addressing the human health and nutrition.

The project partners with five dispensaries across Molo Sub‑County to strengthen nutrition services and improve maternal and child health outcomes. This includes training Community Health Promoters, who play a critical role in disseminating nutrition and hygiene information at the household level. Additionally, the project supports ECDE centres, ensuring that young children who form the foundation of the future generation, receive essential nutrition education that promotes healthy growth and learning.

By integrating these two sectors, Maisha Bora is demonstrating that sustainable development cannot be achieved in silos. Communities thrive when both their economic livelihoods and their health systems are strengthened simultaneously. This integrated model enhances resilience, supports long‑term food security, and empowers households to build healthier and more productive lives.

The Maisha Bora Project is a reminder that, to achieve real change, development efforts must reflect the interconnected reality of people’s lives. Agriculture and health are not competing priorities; they are two sides of the same coin. And when they come together, the result is a healthier, more food-secure, and more prosperous community.

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The day opened with welcoming remarks from the 3E Africa team, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in advancing sustainable livelihoods and environmental stewardship. This was followed by a symbolic tree planting session, a clear demonstration of 3E Africa’s commitment to ecosystem restoration and climate action. County officials, partners, and community representatives actively participated, reinforcing the shared responsibility for environmental conservation.

The heart of the event featured thematic presentations and farmer testimonies that showcased how 3E Africa’s integrated approach, anchored in Environment, Entrepreneurship, and Energy is delivering tangible results on the ground. In the dairy value chain, beneficiaries shared how fodder diversification had improved milk production, alongside cooperative development and access to clean energy solutions. Farmers spoke of increased productivity and reduced household energy costs, while Mau Juhudi cooperative leaders outlined next steps for market integration and growth.

The coffee value chain session highlighted ongoing farmer training and cooperative strengthening efforts in Subukia sub-county, with a strong focus on preparing smallholder farmers for EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance, a critical step toward accessing premium and sustainable markets. Farmer testimonies reflected renewed confidence and improved farm management practices. In Baringo, the spotlight was on women farmers and local groups in ASAL contexts, showcasing achievements in regenerative agriculture, resilience-building, and enterprise development, with lessons on scaling climate-smart interventions in dryland areas.

A dedicated session demonstrated how the three pillars work together to create holistic community transformation. Under Environment, initiatives such as regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, and seed conservation are restoring soils, improving food security, and building climate resilience. Entrepreneurship efforts focus on supporting smallholder farmers, especially women and youth, through value chain development, cooperative strengthening, and enterprise diversification. Meanwhile, the Energy pillar promotes biogas and circular farming systems that convert waste into clean energy and organic fertilizer.

The event was enriched by remarks from County government representatives and institutional partners, who reaffirmed their commitment to supporting farmer-led development and climate-smart initiatives. A practical highlight was the official handover of biogas kits, improved cooking stoves, and milk cans to beneficiary farmers, demonstrating 3E Africa’s commitment to linking strategy with tangible support for sustainable livelihoods.

Looking ahead, 3E Africa envisions scaling integrated programs that address climate change, food security, clean energy access, and inclusive economic growth. We invite partners to explore opportunities for collaboration, funding, and joint initiatives that build on proven, community-driven models.

At 3E Africa, we believe that stakeholder involvement coupled with partnerships is the cornerstone of sustainable development. Together, we can create resilient communities, restore ecosystems, and empower farmers for a brighter future. https://youtu.be/GZTxLWHPuoY

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During our assessment, we realized why dairy farming had become such a stressful venture despite its profitability. The core issue wasn’t a lack of effort, but a lack of knowledge about how to diversify and preserve feed for use during the challenging dry periods. The typical cow diet was highly inefficient, consisting mostly of Napier grass throughout the year, supplemented only by low-nutrient additions like weeds and farm waste left after harvest. This poor diet directly led to low milk production and declining cow health, confirming the need for a focused fix.

As the 3E organization, our goal for the Dairy Project was simple, to reduce the feeding burden on farmers and, crucially, to increase milk production by solving the basic problem of poor nutrition. Our help started with a series of trainings, beginning with teaching farmers about the different types of feed and their specific nutritional value to dairy cows. This was immediately followed by hands-on training on their own farms to establish diverse feed plots. There, they planted high-energy feeds like Super Napier, oat grass, and sorghum, alongside protein-rich options such as Lucerne, sweet potato vines, and desmodium.

The practical learning continued through the harvest period, where farmers were trained on key methods, including proper wilting to manage water content and achieving the correct daily mix of protein and energy feed. Most importantly, we focused on teaching feed conservation. We implemented silage making which allows farmers to save their extra harvest. This simple yet effective method gives them a consistent, high-quality feed supply all year, acting as a vital supplement when food is scarce in the dry season.

Following these comprehensive trainings, farmers have reported seeing clear and positive changes in their cow’s health and milk production. They are already actively benefiting from the diversified and stored feed supply, reducing their daily stress and improving their output. Our hope is that as they continue to use and improve the knowledge and practices learned, dairy farming will steadily and sustainably transition back to being the high-income economic activity it was always meant to be for their households. A well-fed cow is truly a growing business.

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Having seen these gaps with the farmers, 3E organization partnered with Caritas Nakuru, to conduct a financial literacy training to coffee farmers in Kabazi and Subukia. The training was done to members of two Cooperatives that the organization has been supporting, Ndemu and Kiremba coffee farmers cooperative society. The training perfectly aligns with one of the key pillars of the organization, entrepreneurship. Mainly focusing on transforming how farmers view and manage their earnings.

The key focus of the training was to enhance better farm finances management among the farmers. Different farming activities like any other businesses, has fluctuating income and expenses. The training provided practical tools for budgeting, record-keeping, and assessing profitability. Farmers being able to track costs more accurately, identify unnecessary expenses, and make informed decisions on purchasing inputs, ultimately boosting their farm’s financial muscle.

The training also emphasized on Saving Culture. One of the greatest challenges for smallholder farmers is managing income received in seasonal or irregular payments. The training stressed the necessity of a saving culture, helping farmers set aside funds not just for emergencies, but for future investments, ensuring financial resilience between harvest seasons. Additionally, beyond daily operations, the training unlocked the concept of strategic investment. This knowledge empowers farmers to look for opportunities to diversify their income streams, invest in higher-yielding inputs, or upgrade their farming technology all aimed at increasing long-term productivity and improved livelihood.

The sessions, delivered with a practical and relatable approach that helped the farmers to understand better. The session was culminated with a session on Village Savings and Loaning Association (VSLA) which was meant to practically influence the saving culture and keep the farmer on track. The farmers were highly appreciated the training, genuinely believing that it will better their farm finances management and savings. Many realised they had been operating “blindly” when it came to tracking profitability and planning for the future.

By instilling the discipline of financial planning, we are not just helping farmers manage money, we are cultivating a path toward sustained financial independence and generational prosperity in their households and communities at large.

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In our past work, we’ve always brought on board people living with a disability to participate and reap the benefits of our projects. Our current project, Mizizi yetu Maisha yetu, is no different. We met the Sigma Youth Group during mapping in Koriema. Their enthusiasm to support each other immediately led us to include them. We selected two of their participants who had access to water to take part in the project. Clare Bungei, a young woman living with a disability was one of the selected beneficiaries. She shared a painful reality, the greatest challenge PWDs face is exclusion. They are often ignored because communities or individuals perceive them as lacking the capacity to lead successful projects. For us, this was not a barrier, it was an opportunity to shatter a misconception.

Through Clare’s successful involvement, the entire community has learned that disability is not inability. With the right tools and simple solutions, people living with a disability can join community efforts, improve their own lives and their communities. Clare is now a beacon of hope, empowering herself, her family, and changing the deep-seated attitudes of the community on disability.

Our experience in the community has cemented a critical lesson, we must have representation of every member of the community, youth, women, men, and People Living with Disabilities to achieve successful initiatives. By involving PWDs, we not only deliver tangible project benefits but also actively change the attitudes of the wider community. This dual impact is the very definition of sustainable development.

Our commitment remains to work directly and indirectly with all community members to bring about lasting, sustainable change together.

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3E Organization’s partnerships with government institutions isn’t just a nice-to-have; they’re a strategic necessity. These collaborations ensure our initiatives have a lasting impact in the communities we work with. The most significant benefit of these partnerships is the path to sustainability. When a project is co-owned and co-managed by a government entity, it’s more likely to be integrated into long-term policy and infrastructure. For instance, a program to introduce sustainable farming techniques, if backed by the County Department of Agriculture, won’t just end when our team leaves. The government will have the mandate and the system to continue supporting and scaling it up.

The collaboration between 3E Organization and government institutions is also crucial for building a good rapport with the community. When our projects are officially endorsed and supported by the county government, it sends a powerful message of legitimacy and trust to the community. People are more willing to participate in the initiatives knowing that they’re truly going to be of benefit. When entering Subukia sub-county, a new project area, our entry point as an organization was through the sub-county Agricultural officers. They guided us on how best to implement the project, and we’ve since seen great success with the coffee project through their guidance.

There are many benefits that 3E Africa has experienced from these partnerships, which have ensured all of our initiatives create a lasting impact. Working with the Baringo South Agricultural and livestock officers has given us the necessary technical guidance on how to carry out our project and ensure success in an area considered arid and semi-arid. By involving both the community and the government from the planning stages, these partnerships ensure that projects are not top-down impositions but genuine responses to local needs. This sense of ownership is fundamental to a project’s long-term success.

By building strong, collaborative bridges with government institutions, 3E organization ensures that its work doesn’t just address immediate needs but creates a sustainable future for the communities it serves. It’s about building a foundation of trust, shared responsibility, and lasting change.

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