What images come to mind when you think of farming? Maybe it’s meticulous green rows of vegetation or a jembe held high above the head before crashing down into the earth. Or perhaps your idea of farming has more to do with rearing livestock than tilling the land. Whatever your mind’s eye projects, it is no doubt that agriculture is the backbone of the Kenyan economy.
With such a huge part to play in the sustenance of our people, our farmers are gems. Though they are not always appreciated as such and working on farms is not seen as the most glamorous of occupations. Through our new collection #WakulimaWetu, we are taking a moment to celebrate the people who are brilliantly contributing to our food systems. We are burrowing beneath the ground and into the minds of those who carefully nurture the most unique crops and animals in the most unique ways. We hope you discover names of flora and fauna that are lesser-known and the people making their cultivation possible within our borders. Join us as we venture into shambas across the country to highlight farming that you just don’t see every day.
