Kenya's Green Revolution: The Rise of Sustainable Farming Practices

By Robert Mutasi Farmers in Kenya rise to the occasion with regards to climate change, an pressing challenge globally, which requires a balance between environmental sustainability and food security. With the nation mostly agrarian in nature, farming has traditionally provided a source of livelihood to many people in the country. But with erratic rain patterns, persistent droughts, and unpredictable precipitation becoming the norm, the whole agricultural sector has started to slowly change in these countries, while focusing on practices that are really sustainable, geared toward environmental conservation, and adaptive to climate hardships. At the fore of this transformation are innovative farming methods that strike a balance between productivity and environmental conservation. From agroforestry to organic farming, Kenyan farmers are at the forefront in redefining how agriculture is practiced in an era where the future of the planet is at st...