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SAFE Africa Ltd

Smart Agriculture and Food Economics Africa Ltd — advancing data-driven insights to improve livelihoods across Africa.

Thematic areas

  • Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Systems
  • Girls' and Women's Empowerment
  • Youth Skills and Workforce Development
  • Climate Change Adaptation and Natural Resource Management
  • Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
  • Social Protection

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University of Nairobi, P.O. BOX 8028-00200, Nairobi, Kenya

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    Feasibility Study for Improved Resilience for Rural Populations in the Semi-Arid Lands of Machakos County

    Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)Climate Change Adaptation and Natural Resource Management

    Project overview

    This assignment assessed the feasibility of a rural resilience initiative focused on access to safe water, sanitation, hygiene, livelihoods, and social structures in Machakos County.

    SAFE Africa's role

    SAFE Africa conducted a mixed-methods feasibility study examining the social, economic, technical, legal, and operational relevance of the proposed project, while also assessing institutional capacity and alignment with BMZ requirements and OECD DAC criteria.

    Scale and results

    The study generated evidence to inform project design, implementation planning, and investment decisions for a resilience-focused program in semi-arid rural communities.

    Gallery

    Drip-irrigated maize and beans demonstrating climate-smart practices.
    Drip-irrigated maize and beans demonstrating climate-smart practices.
    Partner delegation reviewing feasibility study field sites.
    Partner delegation reviewing feasibility study field sites.
    Household interview supporting the resilience feasibility assessment.
    Household interview supporting the resilience feasibility assessment.
    SAFE Africa field team on assignment in Machakos County.
    SAFE Africa field team on assignment in Machakos County.

    Project facts

    Client
    Habitat for Humanity Kenya
    Location
    Machakos County, Kenya
    Period
    September 2024 – January 2025