Farmers have been urged to take active role in the review of Seeds and Plant Varieties Act (SPVA) that will lead to development of a new bill abd eventually law for the seeds sector. Already Gilgil-based Seed Savers Network has commenced several workshops towards sensitizing farmers and groups on the same. Speaking after a four-day […]
Farmers in Kenya have vowed not to relent in the struggle towards ensuring seed sovereignty in the country. This follows a move by Attorney General to challenge Landmark Ruling that was issued in favour of farmers who had moved to court to challenge Seeds and Plant Variety Act 2012 as being illegal due to the […]
Farmers have welcomed the landmark court verdict on seed sovereignty, terming it a big win for seed banks in Kenya. On Thursday Machakos High Court ruled that seed-sharing is legal meaning that the practice of saving, sharing and exchanging indigenous seeds, is no longer criminal. The Machakos High Court struck out key punitive provisions of […]
The 3rd edition of the Seed Boot Camp has kicked off at Seed Savers Network Kenya Training Centre in Gilgil. The training brings together over 20 participants from 5 African countries. Participants were welcomed by Seed Savers Network Director, Daniel Wanjama who shared the organisation’s inspiring journey and commitment to conserving agro biodiversity. The official […]
Seed Savers Network, was awarded Best Exhibitor in the NGO Category at the 4th National Indigenous Seed, Culture, and Food Harvest Fair held at the Governor’s Grounds in Nanyuki, Laikipia County. The Gilgil-based NGO attributed this incredible recognition to the farmers who proudly represented over 120,000 farmers from 121 Community Seed Banks across Kenya. “Their […]
Seed biodiversity, also known as crop diversity remains crucial for food security, environmental health, and sustainable agricultural practices. Maintaining seed diversity helps ensure resilient ecosystems, adapted crops, and reduces the risk of monoculture-related vulnerabilities. However there has been challenges towards protecting seed biodiversity due to lack of clear policy framework. It is for this reason […]
In the sunlit, dusty town of Kikopey, near the sparkling shores of Lake Elementaita in Gilgil, Nakuru County, a group of farmers gathers under makeshift tents and the sprawling shade of acacia trees. This is no ordinary meeting—it is a vibrant indigenous seeds fair, a lively exchange of seeds from various regions across Kenya. Each […]