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
Returning Home to Nakuru: Legacy and Value-Added Agriculture in Kenya
Coming Home in a Season of Change I recently traveled to Kenya, as I do every so often. But this visit felt different. For one, it was December, a time I rarely travel home. The Christmas season in Kenya has a rhythm of its own, beginning around Jamhuri Day (December 12), when people working in…
From Compassion to Empowerment: Value-Added Agriculture in Kenya
“When you feed a hungry child, you nourish more than a body, you restore dignity.”— Niva Kegode, 1980s, Nakuru, Kenya A Legacy Born from Compassion In the 1980s, Niva Kegode saw something few dared to look at directly: a growing number of children living on the streets of Nakuru. Armed with faith and compassion, and…
Mwandani International Renewal: From Pause to Purpose
Change grows here, together When the world paused, so did we — but not our purpose. Like fertile soil resting between seasons, Mwandani International used the past few years to reflect, rebuild, and prepare for new growth. Today, we’re proud to announce the Mwandani International renewal — a new chapter rooted in resilience, focus, and…