Bee Resilient – Empowering Farmers to adapt to the Changing Climate in Kenya

About this project

The proposed project positions beekeeping and agroforestry as a transformative vehicle for climate adaptation and resilience, gender empowerment, and rural economic transformation. By blending technical beekeeping innovation, environmental restoration, financial inclusion, and inclusive markets, it will deliver lasting impact in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) and offer a blueprint for broader adoption across similar contexts across Kenya. The project will directly support 1000 smallholder beekeepers (primarily women and youth) through three key interventions: First, it will enhance economic resilience by training farmers in climate-smart agroforestry, modern hive management, and value-added product development. Second, it will restore ecosystems by distributing 1800 drought-resistant trees, ensuring year-round bee forage while improving soil and water conservation. Third, it will empower women through energy-efficient cookstoves reducing deforestation and labour burdens and by strengthening their leadership in cooperatives and market systems. These efforts will be complemented by financial inclusion initiatives, including Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and linkages to microfinance, ensuring long-term sustainability. Implemented by Nyuki Hubs Kenya Limited (NHKL) and Christian Aid, the project combines technical expertise in beekeeping with robust monitoring, evaluation, and safeguarding frameworks. By building farmer capacity, fostering market partne…

Published by

Christian Aid Ireland · International NGO

Countries

Kenya

Sectors

Women's rights organisations and movements, and government institutionsEnvironmental policy and administrative managementEnvironmental education/training

Funded by

Church of Ireland Bishops' Appeal (CIBA)

Implemented by

Nyuki Hubs Kenya Limited

Accountable

Christian Aid Ireland

Published by Christian Aid Ireland to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 13 Feb 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: IE-CHY-6998-PRJ2383.

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