At an elevation of 1,917 meters sits the vibrant Hombe region; a flourishing paradise surrounded by a lush canopy of diverse and majestic trees. These trees, towering gracefully over the forest floor, stretch their branches towards the sky as a rich testament to their contribution towards a thriving ecosystem. Home to a number of wildlife species, Hombe region can easily be described as a tropical getaway, characterized by clean air and constant pockets of bird sounds.

The Sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 6) is happening now in Nairobi, Kenya. This assembly marks a pivotal juncture in global efforts to tackle environmental challenges. The event, which is also held virtually until March 1, 2024, brings...

Delve into the remarkable story of the first Akili community in Kangema, Central Kenya, where the seeds of community empowerment were sown and blossomed into transformative change. Through innovative solutions like Animal Feed Boosters for dairy farmers, Akili Group is revolutionizing agricultural practices and fostering holistic improvements in rural communities across Kenya. Discover how partnerships, adaptability, and a shared goal of holistic development are driving positive change and paving the way for sustainable community empowerment.

Boniface Gathogoh, an Akili Model Farmer and local farmer from Nyeri; a land famous for its rich resources and towering mountain whose peak dances among the clouds, wakes up just as the gray of the night shifts to a golden yellow. It’s the crack of dawn, and his farm, which sits on the eastern side of his Nyeri homestead in a village known as Gichira, needs tending to. However, farming is not as easy as it used to be, and the soil, not as rich and fertile. Back-breaking long hours characterize his days on the farm, with little yield to show for his efforts.

Among our many impactful collaborations of the past year, Akili Group was honored to dive headfirst into an initiative spearheaded by Ashoka East Africa in partnership with the Charles Stewart Foundation. The project, "Improving the Livelihood of Smallholder Farmers...

Akili Group has embarked on an exciting new venture, joining forces with Holland Greentech, a branch of the renowned South African company, Rijk Zwaan, specializing in top-notch organic horticultural seeds. This dynamic partnership is dedicated to cultivating...

Kenya has endured three severe droughts in the last decade (2010-2011, 2016-2017 and 2020-2022). The most recent drought resonates as the most severe and prolonged. Lives have been upended, livelihoods shattered, and vast populations displaced from the only homes...

Africa is home to the world’s highest number of people living in extreme poverty, with about 422 million people living on less than $1.90 per day, according to the World Bank. The cause: historical injustices; deportation of 12.5 million+ Africans through the slave trade; displacement of millions through colonialism; resource theft and willful translocation of the bright to the developed world; neo-colonial exploitation and post colonial misrule and corruption. Complex!

When Akili was founded in 2010, ecosystem thinking was embedded in the DNA of the business through the inclusive value chain model. “We were intentional about creating value and sharing it with all stakeholders, cascading the benefits to the smallholders we set out to work with,” explains Haron Wachira, Akili Group’s founder.

A Banda Health Partnership: An Innovative- Driven Collaboration Towards Healthcare Access in Rural Kenya

In a world budding with digital and technological innovations, comes a cutting edge system centered around healthcare: the BandaGo System. The software is developed and provided by Banda Health, a Public Charity Organization co-founded by Dr. Steve Letchford, aimed at addressing an urgent need in kenya: improving healthcare access to vulnerable communities in rural areas.