MALOOI, MAKUENI COUNTY · KENYA

Hope grows
from the soil.

Equipping farmers. Restoring land. Cultivating lasting hope through Christ-centered agricultural education.

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ROOTED IN FAITH. GROWING TOGETHER.

01 / OUR PURPOSE

Empowering communities to flourish.

We exist to equip and empower families in rural Kenya using a faith-based approach to sustainable farming.

Through hands-on training and practical education, we help Kenyan farmers care for their soil, increase harvests, generate income, and build stronger futures for their families. Our goal is local self-sufficiency, not dependency.

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FAITH IN ACTION

Planting seeds of change.
Growing generations of hope.

02 / OUR ROOTS

A local vision.
Lasting impact.

The demonstration farm grew from a tree nursery established by the AIC Malooi Youth Group in 2006. In 2010, the youth expanded their work onto approximately three acres of land, planting trees, conserving soil, and creating a place to learn together.

Pastor Kioko Mwangangi envisioned a farm where neighbors could learn practical agricultural skills while finding hope through Jesus.

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We want to teach our community members they can find Hope From the Soil & Hope from Jesus.

— Kioko Mwangangi, Founder

03 / WHAT WE TEACH

Practical skills.
Stronger futures.

Soil & conservation

Protecting and improving soil health through conservation farming, biochar, and sustainable land management.

Water resilience

Rainwater harvesting, water storage, and drip irrigation to help farmers withstand dry seasons.

Livelihoods & agriculture

Tree nurseries, emerging crops, beekeeping, livestock, and small-scale agricultural enterprise.

The farm also provides hands-on workshops and opportunities for community members to learn from local agricultural trainers.

04 / OUR WORK IN ACTION

Projects that
make a difference.

From clean water to growing food, each initiative builds practical capacity in the community. Project descriptions below are reconstructed from the former site; funding status and figures should be confirmed before publication.

WATER ACCESS

Well & water storage

A well and water tanks support more reliable water access for the farm and its crops during drought.

EDUCATION

Training facilities & auditorium

Dedicated space for agricultural workshops, learning, and community gatherings.

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Nursery, biochar & irrigation

Locally adaptable techniques to grow seedlings, strengthen soil, and use water efficiently.

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05 / FAITH & FARMING

Love God. Love others.
Steward creation.

Our work grew from the local church and a vision to serve neighbors. We care about both physical and spiritual needs, combining agricultural education with Christian discipleship and community.

Training opportunities are open to everyone in the community, regardless of age, gender, or religion.

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” — GENESIS 2:15

06 / PEOPLE BEHIND THE PURPOSE

Led by the community.
Supported by friends.

The farm is rooted in local leadership and supported by agricultural trainers, staff, volunteers, and advisors.

Kioko Mwangangi

Founder & President

Kioko is a pastor and small-scale farmer in Eastern Kenya. His vision grew from his work with the local church and a men’s Bible study. He helped establish a youth-managed demonstration farm to equip families with sustainable agricultural skills.

Aaron Ndisya Muthini

Agricultural trainer

Aaron studied Agriculture at Meru University of Science and Technology. He has volunteered with the farm since 2012, sharing agronomic expertise and teaching practical farming methods.

Isaac Mweleva Kioko

Agricultural trainer

Isaac holds a diploma in Agriculture from Meru University of Science and Technology. He has volunteered with the farm since 2012, supporting community members in learning improved farming methods.

Onesmus Maithya Kiio

Community leadership

Born in Malooi, Onesmus studied social and community development at Kisii University. He is involved in community football and youth activities.

Sylvester Kyumwa Musyoka

Farm staff

Sylvester manages the tree nursery, cultivates vegetables and helped pioneer the farm’s use of biochar. He also teaches others about this soil-improvement technique.