At Mwandani International, we create economic opportunities to strengthen rural communities in Kenya, reducing extreme poverty, rural-urban migration, and homelessness by improving livelihoods and supporting sustainable local systems.
Who We Are
We strive to empower rural communities in Kenya through sustainable agriculture, mentorship, and economic development.
Challenges
Across Kenya, many communities face a complex web of challenges. They are interconnected and require coordinated, long-term solutions.
Our Approach
We take a holistic approach to empowering rural farmers and strengthening agricultural communities.
Support Us
Support our mission! Your donation empowers communities and creates lasting change. Give today and make an impact!
2,000,000 Kenyans are homeless. Half are children.
Homelessness in Kenya, particularly among street children, is driven by poverty, family breakdown, rural-urban migration, and lack of education. Mwandani International addresses this issue by promoting value-added agriculture, strengthening rural economies to curb urban migration. Sustainable agricultural practices create job opportunities, reducing homelessness at its root.
On the Blog
Demonstration Farm Impact
Transforming Agriculture Through Innovation and Knowledge Sharing In 2019, we set out to revolutionize farming in Njoro, Nakuru County, Kenya, by establishing a teaching and demonstration farm. Our goal was to introduce local farmers to innovative agricultural techniques and high-value crops that offer better income opportunities than traditional staples like maize, beans, and potatoes. The…
Urban Migration in Kenya
Urban migration in Kenya refers to the movement of people from rural areas to cities in search of better economic opportunities, education, and essential services. This migration pattern has played a crucial role in shaping the country’s urban growth, influencing housing, employment, and infrastructure development in major cities like Nairobi and Mombasa. Historical Context of…
Resilience and Sweet Potato Value Addition
A Strategic Start to the Year The year 2020 marked a pivotal moment in our operations as we implemented a revamped strategy informed by lessons learned from our teaching and demonstration farm. By studying counties in western Kenya with high poverty levels, we identified sweet potato as a high-potential crop for enhancing food security and…