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\/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laikipia County, Kenya<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 From a distance, Laikipia County\u2019s sprawling plateau, encircled by the Great Rift Valley to the west and the towering massifs of Mount Kenya and the Aberdares to the south, appears almost idyllic. A majestic landscape with varied elevations\u2014ranging from 1,500 meters at the Ewaso Nyiro River basin to over 2,600 meters around the Marmanet Highlands\u2014Laikipia could be mistaken for a fertile paradise. But up close, the reality of this semi-arid region quickly becomes evident: harsh, unforgiving terrain where vegetation struggles to take root, and water is a rare luxury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Laikipia, the climate is as unpredictable as it is relentless. The plateau&#8217;s high temperatures, fluctuating between 16\u00b0C and 20\u00b0C throughout the year, can reach beyond 25\u00b0C during the hot months, while nights sometimes dip to freezing, producing an unusual mix of frost and heat. Only 20.5 percent of the county&#8217;s land is deemed suitable for crop farming, leaving the remaining 79.5 percent as rangelands of low agricultural potential. The country\u2019s forests, including Indigenous treasures like Mukogodo and Rumuruti, are constantly threatened by encroachment, further worsening the ecological strain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But amid these challenging conditions, a group of determined women has defied the odds. The Congregation of the Companion of the Little Flower taken on the task of farming in Laikipia, using drip irrigation to cultivate onions and sustain livelihoods. With the help of training from the Sisters Blended Value Project (SBVP) at Strathmore University, they are pioneering a social enterprise model that is growing crops and hope.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Struggle for Water in a Dry Land<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laikipia\u2019s natural resources include grazing lands, forests, wildlife, and rivers. However, water remains scarce, a limitation that defines the sisters\u2019 work. Drip irrigation\u2014an efficient system that delivers water directly to the roots of plants\u2014has been a lifeline for the sisters\u2019 farm, but it\u2019s far from a complete solution. The semi-arid climate brings frequent dry spells and unreliable rainfall, conditions that stifle the potential of crops and make agriculture a formidable endeavor. \u201cIt\u2019s the biggest issue we face,\u201d Sr. Lucy says. Without access to consistent water, the sisters&#8217; dreams of a lush, productive landscape seem perpetually out of reach. Yet, they refuse to let the dry land defeat them. Each day, they work to adapt their techniques, plan meticulously, and make the most of every precious drop of water.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Lessons from the SBVP Training<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sisters Blended Value Project (SBVP) has been instrumental in preparing the congregation for these challenges. SBVP is a program funded by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation that supports Catholic Sisters across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia in building sustainable social enterprises. SBVP offers a unique mix of training in social entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, and community engagement\u2014skills that are proving invaluable in Laikipia\u2019s harsh environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sr. Jane Njihia, who attended Foundations of Social Enterprise Program (level three) social enterprise training through SBVP, emphasizes how much she has gained from the program. &#8220;Drip irrigation has made it possible to grow crops here,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd the SBVP webinars taught me the fundamentals of social enterprise\u2014it\u2019s about sustainably supporting and solving community problems.\u201d For Sr. Jane, social enterprise is not just a business; it\u2019s a calling to improve the lives of those around her.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The training went beyond physical class participation. Through webinars and coaching, Sr. Jane learned essential customer relations and marketing skills. \u201cNow I know how to approach customers and connect with farmers,\u201d she says, underscoring the importance of these interactions in building trust and expanding their reach. \u201cFrom the coaching, I also learned the value of planning. Anyone farming needs to have the final destination in mind.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Growing a Community, One Seed at a Time<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The impact of the sisters\u2019 efforts extends far beyond their farm. As Sr. Beatrice Wamboi explains, they actively engage the community, training locals in alternative farming techniques that make the most of Laikipia\u2019s limited resources. &#8220;We now have more than ten employees,\u201d Sr. Beatrice says. \u201cWe teach them about modern farming methods, and they, in turn, are forming self-help groups.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These self-help groups have become a powerful tool for community resilience. Local farmers have pooled resources to purchase water tanks, ensuring a more reliable water supply for their crops. Sr. Beatrice is proud of the progress. \u201cOur farm has turned into a learning hub. People visit to observe our methods and leave motivated to implement new practices on their own farms.'&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This network of farmers, trained by the sisters, is gradually transforming Laikipia\u2019s agricultural landscape. In a county where traditional farming often yields little return, the sisters\u2019 emphasis on innovation and sustainability provides a model that others can follow. The results speak for themselves: new jobs, more productive land, and a growing solidarity among Laikipia\u2019s farmers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":40827,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[39,96],"tags":[274],"class_list":["post-40825","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-sbvp-news","tag-sbvp-impact-story"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v27.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>A Bloom in the Dust as Sisters Transform the Harsh Laikipia Landscape with Sustainable Farming. - 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