In this issue of the newsletter, we highlight the activities of the Nairobi and Environs Food Security, Agriculture and Landscape Forum (NEFSALF) Women Hub, including their visit to Wambugu Apples farm in Nyeri. Download The Book Written by Laureen Odero on August 26th, 2026. This newsletter is an activity of the Women’s Spaces Project, an… Continue reading Mazingira Institute Newsletter Issue 14

The World Urban Forum (WUF) is a global conference on sustainable urbanization established by the United Nations in 2001. In Issue 13, we look at the 13th Forum, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, and highlight key discussions and insights from the event. Download The Book Written by Elizabeth Wambui Mburu on May 29th, 2026. This newsletter… Continue reading Mazingira Institute Newsletter Issue 13

Discover how Nairobi’s young farmers are transforming urban agriculture! This newsletter highlights the work of the NEFSALF Youth Hub, a youth-led farming network in Nairobi supported by Mazingira Institute.  It showcases how young people are being empowered through training, mentorship and collaboration in urban agriculture to build sustainable livelihoods and strengthen food security creating a strong network… Continue reading Mazingira Institute Newsletter Issue 12

This issue highlights the Urban Agriculture and Food System Demonstration farm Trainings in Nairobi. It showcases ongoing efforts by Mazingira Institute and partners to empower communities especially women and youth through training, innovation, and access to resources. Download The Book Written by Laureen Odero on November 20th, 2025. This newsletter is an activity of the… Continue reading Mazingira Institute Newsletter Issue 11

In this newsletter, we focus on the Montreal Study Visit team who came to Nairobi in August 2025 to learn about the Urban Agriculture food system governance, policies and practice. Download The Book Written by Elizabeth Wambui Mburu on September 8th, 2025. This newsletter is an activity of the Women’s Spaces Project, an initiative of… Continue reading Mazingira Institute Newsletter Issue 10

This newsletter features a public exhibition by young women in food value-addition and vocational skills for income and entrepreneurship opportunities.      Download The Book Written by Laureen Odero on August 12th, 2025. This newsletter is an activity of the Women’s Spaces Project, an initiative of Mazingira Institute and Rooftops Canada Abri-International, executed with the… Continue reading Mazingira Institute Newsletter Issue 9

Mazingira Institute has setup an urban agriculture and food system demonstration unit, a proto-type farm, at Waithaka Vocational Educational and Training Center. The unit includes crop and livestock production and management. Download The Book

Mazingira Institute has developed an Urban Agriculture and Food System Database, consisting of a mobile phone application and web platform. The database is an activity of the Women’s Spaces Project, an initiative of Mazingira Institute and Rooftops Canada Abri-International, executed with the financial support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. Download The… Continue reading Mazingira Institute Newsletter Issue 7

This newsletter features our partner to partner and community to community exchange visit on urban agriculture and food system training. The exchange is an activity of the Women’s Spaces Project, an initiative of Mazingira Institute and Rooftops Canada Abri-International, executed with the financial support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. Download The… Continue reading Mazingira Institute Newsletter Issue 6

This is a photo story of our Gender, Urban Agriculture and Food System training in Nairobi County. The training is an activity of the Women’s Spaces Project, an initiative of Mazingira Institute and Rooftops Canada Abri-International, executed with the financial support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. Download The Book