Seeds of Change-Empowering Women Farmers in Kilifi
Discover how the Sustainable Urban Economic Development (SUED) programme is driving inclusive economic growth in Kilifi by partnering with Equator Kenya Limited. This inspiring video showcases how targeted interventions have improved women’s access to productive assets and reliable power—unlocking new opportunities for entrepreneurship, income generation, and community resilience. Through this collaboration, women in Kilifi are not just participating in the economy—they’re shaping it.
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Women’s economic empowerment
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Access to energy and productive assets
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Public-private partnerships
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Inclusive urban development
Turning Waste into Wealth: SUED & Avofresh Boost Avocado Farming in Kisii
This video showcases how the Sustainable Urban Economic Development (SUED) programme is transforming avocado farming in Kisii through a strategic partnership with Avofresh. By promoting the uptake of avocado cultivation and introducing innovative ways to utilize second-tier produce for oil extraction, SUED is helping farmers reduce post-harvest waste and boost their incomes. The initiative not only enhances value addition but also strengthens the local agribusiness ecosystem—turning potential losses into profitable opportunities.
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Agricultural value chain development
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Post-harvest loss reduction
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Women and farmer empowerment
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Sustainable agribusiness innovation
From Seedling to Global Shelf – Eldoret’s Avocado Revolution
Explore how the Sustainable Urban Economic Development (SUED) programme is unlocking agricultural potential in Eldoret through a strategic partnership with Fresh Products. This video highlights efforts to promote avocado farming for export, positioning Eldoret as a hub for agribusiness innovation. By supporting farmers with training, market access, and value chain development, SUED is helping local producers tap into global markets and drive inclusive economic growth.
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Agribusiness development
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Export-oriented farming
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Public-private collaboration
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Economic empowerment through agriculture
Drying for Impact: How SUED & Milly Fruits Are Transforming Fruit Processing in Malindi
This video highlights how the Sustainable Urban Economic Development (SUED) programme is catalyzing agribusiness growth in Malindi through a partnership with Milly Fruits. Together, they are establishing a modern fruit drying facility that processes pineapples, mangoes, and coconuts—creating value-added products for both local consumption and international export. The initiative is enhancing market access for farmers, reducing post-harvest losses, and creating new employment opportunities in the region.
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Agro-processing and value addition
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Export market development
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Public-private partnerships
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Local economic empowerment