Women Trained
Rural women trained and served since inception, across climate-smart agriculture, nutrition, enterprise and leadership
- Source:
- RWN programme records
- Method:
- Cumulative 2010–2026, from RWN programme records.
- Recorded:
Impact & Stories
Featured stories highlighting RWN's innovative approach improving the livelihoods of rural women farmers in Kenya.
What has changed
Each figure belongs to a programme, a place and a year. Where we know the source, it is shown with the number.
Counties Reached
Counties with active programmes: Kajiado, Nakuru and Kiambu
- Source:
- RWN Strategic Plan 2025-2027, §3.10 Geographical Focus
- Method:
- Counties with current operations. Narok, Taita Taveta and Laikipia are named in the Strategic Plan as planned expansion, not current reach.
- Recorded:
Trained in Climate-Smart Agriculture
Of the women reached, those trained specifically on climate-smart agriculture
- Source:
- RWN programme records
- Method:
- Cumulative 2010–2026, from RWN programme records.
- Recorded:
Women-Led Cooperatives
Registered women-led multipurpose cooperatives marketing beadwork, African Leafy Vegetables and other produce
- Source:
- RWN Strategic Plan 2025-2027, §1.2; restated in the World Bank PROGREEN deck
- Method:
- Cumulative 2010–2026, from RWN programme records.
- Recorded:
Featured Success Stories
Inspiring journeys of transformation and empowerment
Success Story
“African leafy vegetables have changed everything for my family. They grow easily, provide excellent nutrition for my children, and I can sell the surplus at the local market. It's sustainable and profitable.”
African Leafy Vegetables: Nourishing Communities, Empowering Women
Through the African Leafy Vegetables initiative, women farmers are addressing malnutrition while creating viable commercial ventures that enhance household incomes and food security.
Women Farmers of Kajiado County
Kajiado
Success Story
“Beadwork has given me financial independence. I can now pay for my children's school fees and invest in our family's future. The cooperative has taught me how to save and manage money wisely.”
Empowering Women Through Artisanal Beadwork
The Beadwork Value Chain Initiative has transformed over 1,000 women's lives through traditional artisanal skills, creating sustainable income while preserving Maasai cultural heritage.
Rural Women Network Beadwork Artisans
Kajiado
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