Growing Resilient
Climate-Smart
Communities
PAFID drives sustainable agricultural transformation across Kenya — empowering smallholder farmers, women, and youth with Climate-Smart Agriculture to achieve food security and climate resilience.
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🎯 Our Vision
To uplift the living standards of Kenya's rural population by integrating development approaches into their livelihoods.
🚀 Our Mission
An effective organization maximizing participatory approaches in integrated development leading to vibrant, equitable and sustainable communities.
🌍 Our Approach
Hands-on field training, farmer-to-farmer extension, public-private partnerships, and continuous mentoring of Climate Smart Champions.
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IMPACT
Rooted in Kenya,
Growing Across Africa
Participatory Approaches for Integrated Development (PAFID) is a Kenyan NGO established in 2006 with a dedicated mission to uplift rural livelihoods and champion the cause of vulnerable communities. From our headquarters in Westlands, Nairobi, we deploy a nationwide team of regional coordinators and agribusiness specialists.
Since 2011, PAFID has implemented 8 high-impact programmes in Climate Smart Agriculture, women's economic empowerment, youth entrepreneurship, and clean energy — touching over 200,000 lives across Kenya and East Africa.
What We Stand For
Partnership & Collaboration
Working alongside farmers, CSOs, government, and private sector to build climate-resilient agriculture systems.
Sustainable Farming
Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture that maintains healthy soils and agro-ecosystems for future generations.
Evidence-Based Learning
Adding value through quality, practical, and evidence-driven training that equips farmers to adapt to climate change.
Integrity & Transparency
Fully accountable to our donors and collaborators — honest and open about our choices and outcomes.
Excellence in Service
Every PAFID team member is committed to consistently meeting or exceeding farmers' and donors' expectations.
Respect & Ethics
Professional, respectful, and ethical in all relationships — building trust with stakeholders and communities.
The PAFID Team
21 dedicated professionals working across Kenya's diverse agro-ecological zones
Charles Oranga
BOARD CHAIRMANProject Management Specialist with extensive experience in monitoring and evaluating development programs. MA in Project Planning & Management, Univ. of Nairobi.
Colin Gunson
CEO & BOARD SECRETARYMSc from University of Reading. Extensive technical & managerial experience from the private agricultural sector across Kenya and East Africa.
Beth Mutunga
BOARD TREASURERNational Deputy Treasurer of Maendeleo Ya Wanawake & Founder of Kenya Network of Grassroot Women. MA in Community Development, Winchester University.
Paul Sitati
BOARD MEMBERProfessional social worker with 8+ years in social marketing, behavior change communication, and community development. Worked with USAID, DFID, Global Fund.
Sharald Oteyo
BOARD MEMBERProject management professional bringing strategic oversight to PAFID's governance framework and organizational direction.
Lynnete Muganda
BOARD MEMBER – HR EXPERTISEHuman resources expert contributing people management insights and HR governance to PAFID's Board of Directors.
Colin Gunson
CEOResults-oriented leader with extensive experience managing complex agricultural and conservation programs. Fluent in English and Swahili; deep knowledge of East Africa.
Nickson Wafula
PROGRAMMES MANAGER10+ years in CSA, PM&E, and value chain development. MA in Project Planning & Management. Led multi-county projects funded by WFP, USAID, and NORAD.
Victorine Oyugi
FINANCE MANAGER10+ years in financial management for donor-funded programmes. CPAK holder, ICPAK member. Implemented financial controls resulting in clean audit reports since 2018.
Anthony Kweyu Nyongesa
PAFID ASSOCIATE15+ years in agricultural value chain development and CSA. MSc Agricultural Economics, Moi University. Expert in participatory methodologies and gender mainstreaming.
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Dr. Anna Nyagah
REGIONAL AGRIBUSINESS COORDINATOR – EASTERNAgribusiness and climate change professional. BSc Animal Health Production, JKUAT. Pursuing MSc Environmental Studies at Kenyatta University.
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Regional Coordinator – Nyanza
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Regional Coordinator – Central Rift
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12 Agribusiness Coordinators
ACROSS 13 COUNTIESField officers stationed in each county, mentoring Lead Farmers (CSA Champions) to sustain agricultural transformation at community level.
Featured Programmes
Eight successful programmes spanning Climate Smart Agriculture, women's empowerment, youth entrepreneurship, and clean energy
Project Green Up Kenya
Supporting 111 vulnerable rural households — 70% women — with climate-smart solar irrigation pumps to mitigate climate change impacts and improve food security and livelihoods. Feasibility and technical studies have been completed.
Empowering Vulnerable Women Through Finance & Mechanization
Delivered through the Expert Deployment Mechanism (EDM) of the Climate Risk Institute in partnership with Climate Action Africa and Alinea International. Created groundwork for vulnerable women to access agricultural insurance and mechanization, producing five key implementation documents covering economic empowerment, financing, M&E, and safeguarding frameworks.
Farm to Market Alliance Programme (FtMA)
A consortium-led programme making markets work better for smallholder farmers using a demand-led approach. PAFID trained farmers and private/public sector actors in CSA across five major value chains and agroforestry. Through the Farmer Service Center (FSC) model, over 100,000 farmers were trained, 20,000 adopted conservation agriculture, and 30,000+ acres converted. 1,000 agroforestry nurseries established; 1 million trees planted.
Regional Climate Smart Agriculture Programme (RCSAP)
A NORAD-funded regional programme covering Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. PAFID delivered high-caliber Conservation Farming Minimum Tillage (CSA CF MT) training to smallholder farmers in drought-prone eastern counties (Makueni, Kitui, Meru). Over 20,000 farmers trained; 10,000+ adopted conservation agriculture across 10,000 acres. 1,000+ lead farmers mentored and 30 CSOs empowered to sustain CSA advocacy.
Programme for Agriculture & Livelihood in Western Communities (PALWECO)
Improving incomes and livelihoods of rural communities in Busia County, Western Kenya. PAFID implemented Conservation Agriculture in two sub-counties, aiming to decrease poverty, improve livelihoods, and enhance living standards for the local population.
Market Assistance Programme (MAP)
Enhancing smallholder farmer incomes within the cotton value chain through Conservation Agriculture mechanization. PAFID commercialized CA land preparation practices, integrated CA across commercial platforms, and trained spray service providers. Delivered substantial improvements in livelihoods of smallholder cotton farmers.
Conservation Agriculture Regional Programme (CARP)
COMESA's flagship Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation programme across East and Southern Africa. PAFID as Kenya's in-country partner delivered a four-year programme fostering Conservation Agriculture adoption by 17,665 small and medium-scale farmers. The farmer-to-farmer extension model trained 100,000+ farmers; 25,000 adopted on 30,000+ acres. 40 mechanization providers acquired CA rippers; 2,000+ lead farmers built for sustained community support.
USAID / Yes Youth Can!
Empowering youth to participate effectively in leadership, governance, and entrepreneurship. PAFID increased public awareness of youth priorities, built capacity of youth institutions and civil society, and promoted youth access to employment, entrepreneurship, and livelihood opportunities across Kenya.
Measurable Change
Delivering transformative results across Kenya's diverse agro-ecological zones since 2011
Transformed
Restored
Trees Planted
Yield Increase
Gross Margins
Across Kenya
Portfolio Value
Since 2011
25 Counties of Operation
Strategically deployed across Kenya's diverse agro-ecological zones for maximum impact
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Stories, Videos & Resources
See PAFID's work in action — from field days to national media appearances
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PAFID on Citizen TV – Shamba Shape Up
Citizen TV · Climate Smart Agriculture FeatureNTV Food Friday – Conservation Agriculture in Kenya
NTV Kenya · Farmer LivelihoodsK24 Kilimo Biashara – Agribusiness for Smallholders
K24 TV · AgribusinessPAFID Kenya Podcast – Episode 1
PAFID Kenya PodcastFarm to Market Alliance – Kenya Impact Story
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From the Field
Insights, stories of change, and knowledge on Climate Smart Agriculture from PAFID's team
How Conservation Tillage is Transforming Smallholder Yields in Eastern Kenya
Farmers in Makueni and Kitui are reporting record harvests after adopting minimum tillage practices through PAFID's field extension model...
Read more →Solar Irrigation in Practice: A Farmer's Journey in Bungoma County
Mary Auma used to rely entirely on rainfall. Today, her two-acre plot produces vegetables year-round thanks to a climate-smart solar pump...
Read more →Financing the Future: Women Farmers Access Agricultural Insurance for the First Time
Through PAFID's partnership with Global Affairs Canada, 300+ vulnerable women farmers now have protection against climate shocks...
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Contact PAFID
Head Office
Kipro Centre, Westlands
P.O. Box 51122 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
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