09kn-5287 - Enriching the farmer's voice
In 2003 KENFAP launched a restructuring and transformation process of the organisation. This was coupled with the five-year strategic plan (2003-2007) "Sowing the Seeds of Renewal". In this period, the restructuring of the federation was achieved. Today, KENFAP is a registered, non-political, non-commercial, and democratic federation of all Kenyan farmers. Its mission is to empower its members to make informed choices for improved sustainable livelihoods; while its vision for the country is to contribute towards agricultural, social and economic development. The vision for the farmers in general is to empower them to have a strong and unified voice. This is further elaborated in the five-year plan 2008-2012 “Enriching the Farmers’ Voice”. The current project is an implementation of that strategic plan. In November 2008 an external evaluation of the KENFAP project “Transition plan”, relating to 2007, was executed. The conclusions were generally positive but contained some suggestions for improvement for KENFAP and Agriterra. Especially the lobby activities were evaluated as very positive. Kenfap has reached incredible results during the last years as far as their influence on national level is concerned. In 2009 focus will be, besides lobby and advocacy, also on stimulating and enhancing farmers participation in this process. Awareness building will be done amongst members about the role of the national organisation and the results and effects of lobbying .