Kapenguria, West Pokot – The County Government of West Pokot has unveiled its Agroecology Policy, making it the third county in Kenya to adopt a framework designed to transform local agriculture through sustainable and climate-resilient practices.
The policy targets the majority of residents who rely on livestock and small-scale farming, offering actionable strategies to:
Strengthen food security
Conserve natural resources
Build climate resilience by integrating traditional knowledge with environmentally sound farming practices
The development and launch of the policy were supported by BIBA Kenya and Greenpeace Africa, whose technical expertise and advocacy for agroecology and food justice were instrumental.
Governor Simon Kachapin hosted representatives from both organizations—Anne Maina (BIBA Kenya) and Elizabeth Atieno (Greenpeace Africa)—to acknowledge their contributions to this achievement.
This policy complements West Pokot’s broader sustainable development agenda, which includes youth and women empowerment, poverty graduation, housing upgrades, and clean energy initiatives.