Mazingira Institute

Mazingira Institute is a civil society organization established in Kenya in 1978. Our activities include inquiry, advocacy, training and learning.

[Mazingira Institute @MazInstitute]

🔴 WE ARE LIVE NOW!

Join our practical training focusing on Chicken & rabbit farming for Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods by MI & @SERI_RightsSA
#Kenya 🇰🇪 ft #SouthAfrica 🇿🇦

📺 Watch now: https://t.co/RZHytYa8Tw #FoodSecurity #UrbanFarming #防弾少年団 #livebeyondlife

[Mazingira Institute @MazInstitute]

MI & @SERI_RightsSA is live conducting virtual practical training for Lindokuhle Mnguni Informal Settlement residents on Urban Agriculture, Chicken & Rabbit Farming

Participants are learning practical skills to grow food through sustainable urban farming
https://t.co/YJen5D6hPO

[Mazingira Institute @MazInstitute]

Tune into our new video case study, which captures key moments and experiences from the February and August 2025 Montreal Study visits.
https://t.co/dzzOdNkTr4

The Women's Spaces Project is supported by
@CanadaDev
@RooftopsCanada
@habitat_intl

Watch the full documentary here:

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Training date: 19th and 20th May 2026

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Apply for the training on Urban Agriculture & Food Systems (Crops & Livestock)
📅 21st–22nd April 2026
📝 Registration required, qualified applicants will be contacted
Venue: Waithaka Vocational TVET centre
👉 https://t.co/hdDpCMzLDj

#NRTTransformingLives #MainaAndKingangi

[Mazingira Institute @MazInstitute]

That’s a wrap on our 2-day training in Waithaka at our demonstration farm!

From cone & tyre to multi-storey gardens, plus rabbit & poultry keeping. Trainees gained practical skills to grow more food in small spaces.

Empowered and ready to act!

Supported by @CanadaDev

[ORNACO @ORNACO5]

Just wrapped up 2 days of training on Gender, Urban Ag & Food Systems
From mastering organic pest control to indigenous chicken production, we’re leveling up our urban farming game with @MazInstitute & @NairobiCityGov Let's grow green! #UrbanAg #OrganicFarming #Sustainability

[Mazingira Institute @MazInstitute]

Do you farm in Nairobi?

Apply for the training on Urban Agriculture & Food Systems (Crops & Livestock)
📅 21st–22nd April 2026
📝 Registration required
📷 Qualified applicants will be contacted
👉https://t.co/wu4hEnKeZX

N/B: If you’ve trained with us before, please DON'T apply.

[Mazingira Institute @MazInstitute]

At #CSW70, @MazInstitute's Laureen Odero spoke on the UAFS database advancing food justice, inclusive trainings & policy impact of the Women's Spaces Project supported by @canadadev. The session affirmed Mazingira's role in securing women's equitable land, housing & food rights.

[Wahenga Youth Organization @Wahengayouths]

Women Spaces project sensitization of CBOs on Human rights and food security @MazInstitute

[Mazingira Institute @MazInstitute]

Access to land & housing is a fundamental right. How do we advance this right for women in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Join the #CSW70 conversation on
18th March at 5:00 PM EAT

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/JyAJjihfPL

@CanadaDev

[Mazingira Institute @MazInstitute]

Do you farm in Nairobi?
Apply for a FREE training organized by Mazingira Institute, @047County FANR & Waithaka TVET under the WSP @CanadaDev
📝 Registration is required
📷 Only qualified applicants will be contacted
Sign up https://t.co/0vfCAa9yso

Africa Urban Forum Nairobi

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Yoghurt making is more than a food skill, it’s an income-generating opportunity. With the right training, youths and farmers can start small businesses, add value to milk & create sustainable livelihoods in their families & communities.

Supported by @CanadaDev @RooftopsCanada

[Canada in Kenya, Somalia and Uganda @CanHCKenya]

Congrats to the 30 @MazInstitute graduates! The Women’s Spaces project, supported by @CanadaDev though @RooftopsCanada in Kenya 🇰🇪 🇺🇬 🇦🇴 🇿🇦 - advances #UrbanAgriculture and boosts women’s access to land, resources, and decision‑making. #GenderEquality #CanadaInKenya 🇨🇦🤝🇰🇪

[Le Canada au Kenya, en Somalie et en Ouganda @HCCanKenya]

Félicitations aux 30 diplômés @MazInstitute ! Le projet ‘Women’s Spaces’, soutenu par @DevCanada à travers @RooftopsCanada-🇰🇪 🇺🇬 🇦🇴 🇿🇦 fait progresser l’agriculture urbaine et renforce l’accès des femmes à la terre, aux ressources et à la prise de décision. #CanadaAuKenya 🇨🇦🤝🇰🇪

[Wahenga Youth Organization @Wahengayouths]

Congratulations to members of our organization and those of partner organizations from Kayole for successfully completing the Gender and Urban Agriculture food systems training by @MazInstitute @RooftopsCanada @CanadaDev
@AngazaNoth

[Mazingira Institute @MazInstitute]

Pamela Gordon, Deputy Head of Cooperation at @CanHCKenya joined our NEFSALF forum & awarded certificates to our newly trained farmers. She also purchased a variety of their products, boosting their income for the day & motivating them to produce more.
@CanadaDev @RooftopsCanada

[Mazingira Institute @MazInstitute]

Do you farm in Nairobi?
Apply for a FREE training organized by Mazingira Institute,@047County FANR & Waithaka TVET under the Women’s Spaces Project @CanadaDev
📝 Registration is required
📞 Only qualified applicants will be contacted to attend
Sign up here:https://t.co/9CLiOh2P1p

[Mazingira Institute @MazInstitute]

On-going post-monitoring exercise for the Gender, Urban Agriculture and Food Systems training!

The Women's Spaces Project is supported by @CanadaDev and @RooftopsCanada

[Mazingira Institute @MazInstitute]

Today was all about digital marketing, branding & packaging to boost visibility and win customers.

Participants even made chicken nuggets for sale and packaged yoghurt!

Supported by @CanadaDev & @RooftopsCanada