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1 COUNTRY: KENYA PROJECT NAME: MWANGENI AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY PROJECT PARTNER NAME: MOMBASA GOSPEL TABERNACLE PROJECT NUMBER: 5469 STARTING DATE: AUGUST 2009 PROJECT DURATION: 6.5 YEARS REPORTING PERIOD: Please show in the chart below how many beneficiaries were provided with/are using the services/facilities of the project/program in the past year. Description of Service/Facility Water pumps and pipes. Drought tolerant food crops Dairy goats Poultry Provision of water Grafted mangoes Tools and implements Kitchen gardens Tree nurseries Horticultural Seeds (Kales, spinach, onions, tomatoes) Total number of beneficiaries 5 farmers. 78 farmers. 17 farmers. 7 farmers. 210 farmers 24 farmers 12 farmers 38 women 2 farmers 45 farmers 2. Please show the achievements at result, purpose and Overall Objective level over the past year. Overall Objective Description of objective/indicator Incidences of poor nutrition and low incomes among the target 3,000 households in the target community reduced Baseline Progress over last year January-December DAI ANNUAL REPORT FORMAT Version 7.1-August 2007 Page 1 of 13

2 OOindicators 1,620 households (54%) are consuming 3 standard meals a day by % consume 3 meals per day (2009) 202 households were able to consume 3 meals a day. Out of these, 164 had adequate supply of cowpeas, green grams and maize while 38 households had adequate supply of vegetables from kitchen gardens. 26% (780) of the target farmers earn an average of Kshs 10,000-30,000 per season (3-6 months) from sale of vegetables, tomatoes, onions, poultry and goat keeping by % earn over 10,000 per season (2009) 109 farmers are involved in horticultural production and have been able to earn an average of Kshs 9,000 per 3 month season from sale of vegetables. 52 farmers have been involved in Poultry and goat rearing and have recorded 31 kids, an average production of 1 ½ litres of milk daily per household and an average of 1,500 Kshs per month from the sale of eggs.. Project purpose PPindicators Beneficiaries increase their annual crop and livestock yields 1,400 beneficiary farmers plant 3 different crops (green grams, cow peas and beans) in their farms by % plant at least 1 type of DTFC (August 2009) 124 farmers now have grafted mangoes since inception in Production of fruit will start in farmers were involved in planting three different crops (sorghum, cowpeas, and green grams) in their farms. They harvested an average of 154 kgs green grams, 101 kgs cowpeas and 2 kgs sorghum per farmer. 360 beneficiaries are involved in horticultural production and kitchen gardening (tomatoes, vegetables, onions, 4.3 % involved ( August 2009) 109 farmers are involved in horticultural production (tomatoes, onions, kales and spinach, mangoes) 52 farmers are involved in poultry and goat rearing. Each farmer has got an average of 3 DAI ANNUAL REPORT FORMAT Version 7.1-August 2007 Page 2 of 13

3 Result 1 R 1 indicator 1 mangoes, green pepper and paw paws) and 420 are involved in poultry and goat rearing by The target farmers have access to food production skills and improved farming methods. 240 beneficiary farmers are utilizing dry land farming (use of drought tolerant food crops, mulching, terracing, irrigation) by Dec 2010 goats and 35 chicken from the project so far. A total of 476 farmers are utilizing dry land farming since the inception of the project in 2009 In 2010 alone, 216 farmers were utilizing dry lad farming methods. 78 planted drought tolerant food crops and ploughed using ox-ploughs, 50 were involved in small scale irrigation while 88 did terracing in their farms. R 1 indicator 2 Result 2 R 2 indicator Support the training of 135 farmers and utilize them to teach other community members in dry land farming and planting of drought tolerant food crops (green grams, beans and cow peas) by Dec Access to water for farming among the target farmers increased 126 farmers have access to water for small scale irrigation (drip irrigation) by Dec % do small scale irrigation (July 2009) The project trained 135 farmers in dry land farming and growing of green grams, cowpeas and sorghum as TOTs. The TOTs in turn trained 207 farmers in the community. A total of 210 farmers have access to water for small scale irrigation. Out of these, 149 farmers access DAI ANNUAL REPORT FORMAT Version 7.1-August 2007 Page 3 of 13

4 water from 3 sub- surface dams constructed in this year alone. Two of the dams have facilitated the establishment of a tree nursery and horticultural practice. One provides water for livestock. 1 water pan was dug and a dam liner spread on it to reduce infiltration to serve the demonstration farm and farmers nearby. 60 others have also been dug by individual farmers in their farms to harvest water for irrigation of their vegetable gardens. Result 3 R 3 indicator 1 Economic status of the target community improved as a result of horticultural farming and livestock production 165 farmers are able to establish small plots and plant tomatoes, green pepper, vegetables, onions, mangoes and paw paws for sale before Dec % involved (July 2009) 74 farmers benefited from horticultural farming this year. 45 farmers have established small plots and have planted vegetables for sale. They have been getting an average income of 9,000 Kshs per season 24 new farmers received and planted an average of 20 grafted mangoes per farmer in 2010 with a survival rate of 50%. Production is expected to start by farmers earned Kshs 12,095 in the Nov/Dec season (for the year?) from sale of fruit seedlings from the two nurseries established. DAI ANNUAL REPORT FORMAT Version 7.1-August 2007 Page 4 of 13

5 R 3 indicator 2 R3- indicator 3 Result 4 R 4-indicator 1 R4 indicator 2 Result 5 R 5 indicator farmers are involved in goat rearing and poultry keeping for income generation by Dec women are able to start kitchen gardens and produce vegetables for sale and consumption by Dec 2010 Access to sufficient food and improved nutrition among target beneficiaries improved 270 farmers are involved in planting of 3 different kinds of drought tolerant food crops by Dec farmers adopt improved food preservation and storage by Dec 2010 Environmental conservation among target beneficiaries improved 195 farmers are involved in agro forestry (planting of 6% plant at least 1 type of DTFC (2009) 7% do mulching 88% do terracing (2009) 17 farmers have received an average of 3 goats each. They have recorded 31 kids and an average production of 1 ½ litres of milk daily per household. 7 farmers were involved in poultry keeping with each farmer receiving an average of 35 chicken. They earned an average of 1,500 Kshs per month from the sale of eggs. 38 women were trained on establishment of kitchen gardens and are using the vegetables for consumption in their homes. They have planted kales, onions and spinach. 78 farmers received seeds The seeds given were: cowpeas, sorghum and green grams. In the first season, we recorded 6,930 kgs of green grams, 90 kgs of sorghum and 4562 kgs of cowpeas with an average acreage of 4 acres per farmer. 50 farmers have adopted improved food preservation and storage methods and are now acting as TOT s. Preservation methods being used are proper drying to reduce moisture content, use of storage bags and post harvest pest control. The project has established 2 central tree nurseries to serve beneficiaries. A third one is under DAI ANNUAL REPORT FORMAT Version 7.1-August 2007 Page 5 of 13

6 gravillea and neem tree by Dec 2010 establishment near one of the sub-surface dams. Each nursery had an approximate of 3,600 tree seedlings for sale and distribution to local farmers. 20 farmers purchased and planted fruit and shade seedlings in their farms this year The nurseries have tree seedlings of the neem tree, umbrella tree, gravillea, kay apple, mango, luceana and other indigenous trees. R5 indicator 2 Result 6 R 6 indicator 1 R 6- indicator farmers are able to utilize soil conservation (terracing, tree planting, mulching etc) techniques as a result of training by Dec 2010 Improved programme management, utilization of community resources and mitigation of HIV/Aids 80 farmers are involved in starting a small cooperative society for marketing their horticultural and animal products by Dec farmers are trained in HIV/Aids (Awareness, prevention and 3% involved in group/cooperativ e/marketing society (2009) 128 farmers are utilizing soil conservation techniques. 88 farmers were involved in digging terraces in their farms. Terraces help maintain the soil structure hence fertility and conserve soil and moisture. and 45 farmers with vegetable plots and 24 with grafted mangoes practice mulching. 25 have planted trees. 78 farmers were trained on the formation of a cooperative society for the purposes of marketing their produce. The community wishes to come together and form one to market their mangoes once they start production. 426 farmers were trained on awareness, prevention and behaviour change and 74[17%] of them undertook testing for DAI ANNUAL REPORT FORMAT Version 7.1-August 2007 Page 6 of 13

7 behaviour change) and 30% of them undertake testing for HIV/AIDS status in Voluntary Counseling and Testing by December 2010 HIV/Aids status. 4 groups (of 50 farmers) who are living positively with HIV/Aids have approached the project for help to start income generating activities 3. What deviation(s) has/have occurred and which problems were encountered over the past year? What was done to solve it? R 3 Indicator 1: The project could not distribute many grafted mangoes to many farmers because they are expensive. We undertook trainings in grafting fruit trees so that in the future we do grafting ourselves to cut cost. Also some farmers though willing could not practice horticulture or tree-planting [R 5 Indicator 1] because their water pans could not hold enough water to sustain irrigation for even a week. We have encouraged farmers to expand the water pans to harvest more in spite of the infiltration. R 3 Indicator 2: The targeted number of farmers is not practicing livestock rearing especially goats because we had gotten female ones and they are slower in the upgrading process. In the future we intend to purchase male goats only to speed up the process to increase number of goats and farmers involved. R 4 Indicator 1: Funding for DTFC s was not enough. Rehabilitation funds helped out and we start seed bulking in 2011 to increase our amount of seed for planting. R 4 Indicator 2: Farmers who adopted improved storage methods were less than the target. The project will increase number trained and efforts in sensitization R 5 Indicator 2 : The project did not have money allocated for the training in dry land farming and soil conservation techniques. We split the TOT training money in water harvesting and soil conservation so that at least we had some farmers trained. Delay of funding in the first trimester caused most of the project activities to be pushed to the second trimester. The project, however, tried to hasten the activities and managed to keep up. Also, sorghum yields were low in the first season because the project received money a bit late and so the purchase and planting was delayed and this affected yields greatly. The project bought seeds pretty early in the third trimester to avoid a similar problem. DAI ANNUAL REPORT FORMAT Version 7.1-August 2007 Page 7 of 13

8 R 2 Indicator: The project managed to construct only three dams instead of the intended four in This is because most of the funds raised were used to purchase a plot of land planned for the establishment of project offices. The project generally faces a challenge of fund raising and lobbying. We recommend training of the Partner organization in this area. This would really help in sourcing for funds to boost project activities and even supersede the targets. 4. Please appraise how activities & results contributed to the accomplishment of project purpose and overall objective so far. The overall objective for the project is: Incidences of poor nutrition and low incomes among the target 3,000 households in the target community reduced The project purpose is: Beneficiaries increase their annual crop and livestock yields In horticultural production 45 farmers have been able to earn an average income of Kshs 9,000each season. In agro-forestry the two tree nurseries established have generated income for the five farmers through the sale of tree seedlings. 17 farmers received galla goats. The resultant cross breed goats have been a source of milk and income for the households since they fetch higher prices. 7 farmers also received chicken and the eggs produced have been a source of protein and income average of Ksh 1,500 per month to the farmers. DTFC s especially green grams fetched an average of Ksh 6,000 per 90 kgs bag for 78 farmers this year. The first harvest fetched an average of Ksh 12, 000 per farmer and we expect better harvest from the February harvest -the indicator is the number involved in planting and not their earnings Water harvested from the water pans and the sub-surface dams has been used to irrigate the small gardens with the help of drip kits and also for watering their livestock for 210 households. 5. Describe the developments/realization of the external factors (risks & assumptions) important to the project/program and explain deviations. The community will participate fully in the implementation of project activities such as collection of local construction materials, provision of unskilled labour, transforming the trainings in action and also utilize the knowledge gained: The community participated in provision of labour and locally available materials during the construction of sub surface dams and water pans. The farmers have also started putting into practice the skills gained from various trainings. Some farmers have become TOTs and are training others in the community There will be willingness and support from all external stakeholders; Government, other development agencies as well as research institutions: The government through the extension officer provided training and extension services to the farmers. Training and DAI ANNUAL REPORT FORMAT Version 7.1-August 2007 Page 8 of 13

9 advisory services in agro-forestry were also offered by other networks like Semi Arid Regions Environmental Services. The government will focus agriculture and rural development as one of the national priorities and will therefore have a supportive policy in place for dry-land farming: The government currently has favourable policy on dry land farming especially in food storage and training. The home economics division office has been training the beneficiaries in storage methods and post-harvest handling of food especially after the aflatoxin cases reported in the country There will be no major natural catastrophe that can jeopardize growth of crops and livestock upgrading programme: The area did not receive rainfall as expected which affected output of sorghum in the area. Also two goats succumbed to herb poisoning. 6. Describe how the partner organization cooperated with other organizations and government bodies over the past year The District Agriculture Office: Extension officers have trained farmers in livestock production, poultry farming, horticultural production and soil conservation. Offered technical advice on selection of breeds suitable for the area. Certified transfer of livestock within the area Semi arid Regions Environmental Services Its officials trained farmers on tree planting, nursery establishment and their care. They also offered advisory services on varieties suitable in the area and tree management. Ministry of Culture and Social Services Officials from the ministry registered the farmer groups. Trained the management team in good leadership. The Provincial Administration: Helped in community mobilization to support HIV/Aids campaigns. 7. How have the beneficiaries participated in the project/program in the past year? They have contributed financially through membership renewal and ploughing back into the project. They managed to contribute Kshs 321,300 (Euro 3,120) in cash to boost project activities The beneficiaries also offered labour and locally available materials like sand, water and ballast during construction of sub surface dams and also labour during construction of water pans. DAI ANNUAL REPORT FORMAT Version 7.1-August 2007 Page 9 of 13

10 The beneficiaries form part of the project management committee. The 15 member committee draws membership from beneficiaries from each location/sub location. Through their representatives they were involved in decision making and planning for project programs. 8. Describe how the project/program contributed to increased gender equality over the past year. The project carried out women empowerment activities where 38 women were trained on establishment of kitchen gardens and provided with seeds and necessary equipment to help improve their nutrition and lessen the burden of buying vegetables. Women were also involved in the facilitation of HIV/Aids campaigns in the villages We had twelve HIV+ women volunteer in the campaigns as peer educators and only 1 man. Women were represented in the decision making organs of the project and partner organization. The board has 7 members of whom 4 are women, the PMC is made up of 15 members of whom 6 (40%) are women. Both men and women are accorded same opportunities during project services. 8 women beneficiaries got goats, 21 are practicing horticulture and 22, DTFC s 9. Describe the achievements of the project/program to ensure sustainability, using the targets & indicators formulated in the annual plan. Component Target Indicators 1. Financial sustainability 1.1 Local resource mobilization The local community raised Kshs 321,300. The money was used to boost project 2. Organisational sustainability 2.1 Capacity building and staff motivation. activities. 13 PMC members and 6 Board members were trained in governance, project management and strategic planning. 3. Environmental sustainability 2.2 Capacity building and motivation of Project management Committee and beneficiary representatives 3.1 environmental conservation measures. The project staff (2), 13 PMC members and some beneficiaries went for exchange visits to Machakos Rural Development Programme and Kalamba (a tree nursery project). 2 Central tree nurseries were established in the DAI ANNUAL REPORT FORMAT Version 7.1-August 2007 Page 10 of 13

11 target area by farmers. 95 beneficiaries were trained on soil conservation measures (terracing, mulching and tree planting) 88 farmers dug 50 meter terraces in their farms. 4. Technical sustainability 4.1 Relevant networks. District Agricultural officers have been involved in training beneficiaries on different technical skills. Semi Arid Regions Environmental Services have trained beneficiaries on environmental rehabilitation and climate change. Local Source Partner Organisa tion Benificia ries Govern ment 4.2 Employment of technical personnel. The project expects to have additional staff in the year An accountant and extension officer. 10. Explain deviations in planned use of human resources, materials & equipment, if any. There were no deviations. 11. What were the local contributions to the project/program over the past year? Please fill the chart below and explain deviations. Funds Materials Labor Other planned actual Planned actual planned actual planned actual 453,850 (Kshs ) _ 321,300 Gener ator printer _ Stones Sand water Electric ity printer Ballast Hardcore Sand Volunte er 78,000 Kshs Volunt eered 70,000 water _ Demo nstrati on farm plot Provide an office Local _ Provid ed an office _ DAI ANNUAL REPORT FORMAT Version 7.1-August 2007 Page 11 of 13

12 Institutio nal funds Cofunding NGO etc Partner contributions did not reached the planned target because some of the proposals made to fundraise did not go through though we expect funding from one ( Constituency Development Fund) in Give an overview of the actual expenses based on the approved budget in the financial report format. (also include local funds received for the project/program) Explain deviations Horticultural production: For effective horticultural practice along the river beds a mere provision of seeds and pumps was not enough so the project bought water pipes for the beneficiaries and helped in ploughing with tractors to help increase their acreage hence gross margins. This budget line was overspent by 13% because of this high concentration of activities 13. Conclusions & recommendations The local community is willing to own the project. This has been demonstrated in (pooling resources) to buy land for the construction of project offices. The piece of land which cost Ksh 100,000 is of 2 acres and it is intended for construction of project offices and training hall. The project also wishes to put up a storage facility on the land. The beneficiaries are determined in digging up water pans but the rate of percolation and evaporation is very high. Dam liners would go a long way in reducing this. 60 beneficiaries have dug water pans in their farms The target area is very dry and the rains are erratic when they fall. The project should focus more attention and funds on DTFC s and livestock rearing. The success rate of green grams and cowpeas is 90%. Galla goats have proved suitable for this climate. This is because they are not specific on their feed-they can survive on a variety of available plant matter like seeds, tubers and vines and can go longer without water( like three days). Fish farming has been shown to do well in the target area. It is the feeling that this should be introduced in the future near the rivers. DAI ANNUAL REPORT FORMAT Version 7.1-August 2007 Page 12 of 13

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