About project

Why C-LaSAIR?

This is an initiative of the Gates Foundation (referred to as the foundation) as part of Grand Challenges for Accelerating Catalyzing Solutions for Climate Change's Impact on Health, Agriculture, and Gender

Expected Outcome

Scalable value addition
Scalable value addition of fruits, sorghum, groundnut & fish products in the drylands are expected to increase the economic empowerment of 552 women in Elgeyo-Marakwet County,
Labor-saving water-harvesting techniques
The labor-saving water-harvesting techniques (solar-powered borehole and water storage storage systems for domestic and livestock use as well as agroforestry food production system
Solar-based irrigation systems
The solar-based irrigation systems together with innovative circular agrosilvopastoral technologies and practices focusing on beekeeping, poultry, fruits tree production will incre

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Baseline survey at Kisumu County, Kisumu East, Kajulu.
Baseline survey at Kisumu County, Kisumu East, Kajulu.

A baseline survey was conducted in Kisumu County, specifically in Kisumu East...

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Testimonials

Authentic feedback and success stories from satisfied clients

Agnes L., Community Organizer – Samburu

Thanks to these climate-smart solutions, our group has become more food secure,...

Naomi N., Smallholder Farmer – Isiolo

Mechanized threshers have lifted a huge burden off our backs. We now...

Fatuma B., Youth Agripreneur – Marsabit

This initiative restored our confidence in farming. Even in tough weather, we...

Mary A., Farmer – Turkana County

Before this project, I struggled to water my crops during dry seasons....

Janet K., Women’s Group Leader – West Pokot

The new planting tools are not only easier to use but have...