PLACRM — Climate Resilient Livelihoods in Makueni

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Promoting Locally Led Climate Resilient Livelihoods for Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security in Makueni County, Kenya (PLACRM) aims to improve food and nutritional security and household economic resilience through the adoption of climate resilient farming systems and practices.

Target Beneficiaries

The project targets to benefit 1,500 farmers (30% youth and 60% women).

Targeted Value Chains

Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas, High Iron Beans, and Green Grams — all high in micronutrients (nutrient-dense).

Expected Outcomes

Enhanced capacity and adoption by smallholder farmers through locally led adaptation and climate risk management practices
Improved climate resilient livelihoods and household food security among smallholder farmers

Partners

County Government of Makueni, Department of Agriculture, Agroforestry & Environment
Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
World Council of Churches
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
Kenya Meteorological Department
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
Private Sector Actors (Input suppliers/agro-dealers, Output buyers, Financial Institutions)

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