In the heart of Kiambu County, where the sprawling 3,477-hectare Uplands Forest stands tall, an unexpected agricultural revolution is taking root-not in the soil, but in carefully arranged sacks inside shaded structures.
Here, a determined group of farmers is redefining conservation through mushroom farming, an innovative initiative that blends environmental protection with economic empowerment.
What began as a bold experiment in 2019 has now flourished into a sustainable venture, providing livelihoods to 15 community members-men and women, young and old-while ensuring the preservation of the lush forest.
The journey started when the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) through the Green Zone Development Support Project Phase 2, selected Uplands Forest as one of seven sites in Kiambu for an initiative promoting sustainable livelihoods.
