Today’s Focus: Organic Composting Trainees learned how to turn kitchen & garden waste into rich, natural compost. This is a key step toward healthier soils and sustainable urban farming Hands-on learning for greener cities! Supported by Development Canada Rooftops Canada/Abri

Nairobi youth farmers being taught sustainable waste solutions focusing on Black Soldier Fly (BSF), breeding and its role in managing organic waste. Turning waste into value while promoting circular urban systems! ♻️ Supported by Development Canada Rooftops Canada/Abri #BSF

From Trainee to Mentor John Gichimu from Dagoretti Greeners Community CBO trained in Aug 2024 & today he came to mentor trainees. Before, they grew fruit trees & now expanded into poultry & have a market stall. His message:Start small, Use what you have! Supported by Development Canada Rooftops Canada/Abri

Rabbits are increasingly becoming popular and this morning trainees are learning how to care for these fluffy friends through practices like sex segregation! Supported by Development Canada & Rooftops Canada/Abri.

Velima Kirambe, an August 2023 GUAFS trainee, came back to mentor current participants on yoghurt value addition.She’s turned her training into a growing business & running her shop. Her journey is proof: the knowledge works when you do! Supported by:Development Canada Rooftops Canada/Abri

Farming in the Digital Space! Today, trainees learned about online marketing of urban agriculture products with Benson from SokoKijiji Groceries Online shop. Training included packaging, pricing, platforms & promotion. The future of urban farming is digital! Supported by Development Canada Rooftops Canada/Abri

Empowering youths through food innovation! Young trainees today are learning yoghurt value addition~turning raw milk into income-generating products. It's a step towards food sovereignty, youth employment, and resilient local economies Supported by Development Canada Rooftops Canada/Abri

Mazingira Institute Gender, Urban Agriculture Food Systems Training.

Training complete ✅ Our trainees are now equipped with skills in urban farming, value addition, and agri-business, ready to transform their communities. The Women's Spaces Project is supported by Development Canada @Roo

Bridging cities:Nairobi🇰🇪 × Montreal🇨🇦 We welcome Montreal team to Urban Agriculture & Food Systems training.A space of learning, exchange & friendship connecting Nairobi & Montreal through food system knowledge, innovation & collaboration🤝 Supported:Development Canada Rooftops Canada/Abri

The Montreal Study team met with County Government 047 agriculture officials, including Gladwell, Chief Officer Food, Agriculture & Natural Resources. Discussions explored governance, policy, and practice, fostering mutual learning & collaboration Supported by Development Canada Rooftops Canada/Abri

Montreal delegation 🇨🇦 toured our Demo Farm at Waithaka VTC center to learn about crops, rabbits & chickens. The farm supports the school’s & community meals, and drives practical learning for young people in sustainable food production Supported by Development Canada Rooftops Canada/Abri

Follow Mazingira Institute.In the Struggle for food sovereignty. Mazingira Institute is doing a good job in organising and Empowering young women and Men in Urban agriculture and food system Value-addition.

Montreal delegation 🇨🇦 visits City Park Market , touring fresh produce stalls, cold storage & waste management facilities. Erika Salem even bought pixies 🍊 with help from an NCC official. Supported by Development Canada & @RooftopsCanad

Montreal delegation met with NCC officials to share experiences and explore improvements in Nairobi’s food market governance, policy & practice, aiming for systems that work for farmers, traders & consumers. Supported by Development Canada & Rooftops Canada/Abri #DevCon2025 For the People

A warm welcome at Nairobi’s 🇰🇪iconic City Market! The Montreal team🇨🇦 toured City Market & met with the market administration, discovering livestock products, artifacts, flowers & unique souvenirs that tell Nairobi’s vibrant market story. Supported by Development Canada Rooftops Canada/Abri