In line with the success Country Programme Kenya has recorded this year integrating poultry into the practice of agroecology among smallholders, today we celebrate World Egg Day. We are celebrating not just eggs but also what they represent: resilience, opportunity, nutrition, and local solutions.

Why eggs matter:

  • A single hen can lay ~250–300 eggs per year, offering a steady income stream for smallholder farmers.
  • Eggs are a high-quality protein source that can boost household nutrition—especially for women and children.
  • Integrating poultry into agroecology helps close nutrient loops: eggs, manure, and pest control working together in synergy.
  • Encouraging the use of locally sourced, low-cost housing materials ensures sustainability and ownership.

Thanks to Fastenaktion – Action de Carême – Azione Quaresimale and the Fastenaktion Kenya Network of Grassroots Organizations for impacting lives.

Stellamaris Mulaeh, MIRIAM KISILU, JM Kariuki PMP®, Carol Thuita, Kimani Kinyanjui, Christa Suter, Leon Jander

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Act for Change Trust is a not-for-profit organization registered and headquartered in Kenya. We are committed to catalyze and bring about real change in sustainable food systems in rural communities.

We partner with organizations’ and institutions around the world to pursue projects in agro-ecology, economic resilience building and climate mitigation.

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