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GREETINGS FROM

KENYA

Chats with Simon Murungi

Editor’s Comment: Below is part of an article sent on by Simon.
Please visit the Roots and All website to read the full article and
listen to the podcast. If you are in the least interested in organic
farming (which I am) there is good information here. We’ll keep
promoting Simon’s content – in our small way we can help spread
the word of the needs in Africa in general and Kenya in particular.
I will note too… there could be items mentioned during the
podcast that do not fit my thought processes but we are adult here
– so, never shoot the messenger.

About Simon Murungi:
Simon is an organic farming trainer who founded the organization
SOFAFRICA (Spreading Organic Farming in Africa). He is
passionate about Agro Ecological Regenerative Agriculture and
Rural Development as a viable and sustainable approach to turn
around smallholder agriculture from mere subsistence farming to
a more commercial enterprise.

He is a promoter and experienced trainer of Agro-ecological
techniques towards social, economic and environmental
conservation in Africa. Simon is also a change maker on how
food is produced and linking the plate with the farm for a more
safe and nutritious food to the ever-increasing population. He
champions and advocates for Organic Market Enterprises and
Agribusinesses through value addition, creating employment in
the rural areas and reversing the rural to urban migration.

SOFAfrica provides training to farmers, youths and schools on
climate change mitigation strategies, indigenous seed saving,
water and soil conservation, organic agriculture, natural resources
conservation, rural development, nutrition, animal welfare,
human rights especially for the young, elderly, those with
disabilities and related issues based on public policy, the best
available research science, and effective management.

SOFAfrica has a vision to provide economic opportunity
through innovation, helping rural Kenyans to thrive; to promote
agriculture production that better nourishes Kenyans/ Africans
while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to
preserve their Nation’s natural resources through conservation,
restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private
working lands in line with the sustainable development goals
SDGs. Their strategic goals serve as a roadmap towards helping to
ensure they achieve their mission and implement their vision.
OK – Here’s the link https://rootsandall.co.uk/portfolio-item/
episode-64-organic-farming-in-kenya-with-simon-murungi/ -
enjoy reading and listening!

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