Kenya

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Investing in a new generation of farming entrepreneurs

Our Executive Director, Andrew Youn, shares his vision on why investing in young farmers is key to addressing the challenges we face in agriculture today – from sustainably feeding the world’s growing population to finding lasting solutions to resilient, profitable agriculture.

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Doorstep delivery: How're we're reaching farmers in new ways

At One Acre Fund, we specialize in last-mile delivery, distributing agricultural supplies within walking distance of some of Sub-Saharan Africa’s hardest-to-reach places. And in 2022, we set up our first-ever Home Delivery Unit in Kenya.

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Women in Senior Leadership: Why it Matters

Michelle, our Global Director for Government Relations and Policy, talks about her career, her journey to the top, the hurdles she’s overcome along the way, and why she thinks “good girls” can get the figurative corner office.

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Carving a Space for Women in a Male-dominated Field

Pauline, who is one of our Regional Managers, talks about her career journey and success in a male-dominated field.

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Introducing Tupande by One Acre Fund

One Acre Fund Kenya launches new services for farmers under a new name.

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Let’s Keep Leveling the Ground to Break Gender Bias

We speak to Annie and Gloria, two women in our Fundraising team, about their careers, what inspires them for the future, and how they are celebrating women everywhere this year.

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A Day in the Life of a Recruiter

Here, Emilie Umuhire, Kennedy Kimiti and Olivier Irakoze speak about their experiences working in our Global Recruitment team.

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In My Own Words: Nadia Onsando

Nadia Onsando is a Human Resource Senior Specialist at One Acre Fund. She speaks about her journey to the organization, the scale and impact of our work, and the value of inclusive organizational culture.

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Evolving our Enrolment to Serve More Farmers in Kenya

When Sally, a Marketing Strategist, joined our Kenya program in 2011, we were serving 28,000 farmers. Today, that number has grown to nearly half a million. She tells the story of how our enrolment process has evolved in this time.

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In My Own Words: Atieno Cheplemindet

Atieno, a Senior Strategy Associate, describes her job as empowering teams to design systems that address stakeholders’ needs in the fastest, best way possible.

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Six Ways We've Improved our Hiring Process

We’ve been working hard to make our recruitment experience faster, smoother, and more flexible than it was before.

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‘I speak for every girl with a dream.’

Irene, one of the longest-serving members of the Internal Audit team, speaks about her experience as a woman in Finance, the highs and lows of her role, and what excites her about the future.

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Changing Careers During a Pandemic

Jacqueline, one of our recent additions to our recruitment team, shares her experience swapping careers and adjusting to working from home during a pandemic.

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Essential Jobs During the COVID-19 Pandemic

We spoke with two staffers to find out how their roles have supported our work with farmers during a global health pandemic.

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In My Own Words: Nephat Maritim

Nephat Maritim, a Government Relations Senior Analyst, talks about how we're collaborating with the Government to serve farmers during the coronavirus crisis, his career, and where he draws inspiration for his work.

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In My Own Words: David Buruchara

David, a Global Sourcing Logistics Associate, talks about his team’s role in our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and what it means to deliver impact to more than one million farmers.

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In My Own Words: Elvis Munane

Elvis, a member of our Global Recruitment team, discusses his role and gives his insider perspective about the hiring process at One Acre Fund.

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Food Security and Kenya’s Big Four Agenda

Kenya’s Deputy President joins One Acre Fund to celebrate the farmers who feed our nation.

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Photo Essay: Maize Harvest And Storage

This photo essay takes us through best practice during harvesting of maize.

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5 Digital Innovations Making A Difference Outside The City

Cutting-edge technology isn’t just for the big city. Here’s how new innovations are making a difference across rural Kenya.

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Here's how Mobile Phones Are Making Difference in Kenya's Farmers' Lives

A look at the huge impact digitized loan repayments is having on Kenyan smallholder farmers.

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Why Kenyan Feminists Should Advocate for Financial Equality

Studies show when women have more money, they’re more likely to save and invest in their families. Yet, 29% of Kenyan women still can’t access basic financial services.

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How One Kenyan Farmer is Building Success Through Business

Wycklyfe Mwanje is investing his farm income by starting local businesses and creating jobs.

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Saving Together For A Better Life In Kenya

Group savings help women of Ndengelwa village in western Kenya grow together financially.