In Lekiji Village, Segera Ward, Nimo Abdullahi is rewriting her family’s story through permaculture. At the beginning of this year, she embraced training from Laikipia Permaculture Centre (LPC) under the Women Empowerment, Environment and Health Support Project. What began as a small kitchen garden has transformed into a source of food security, income, and dignity.
“Before, we depended on the market for vegetables,” Nimo recalls. “Most of them were sprayed with chemicals, and they were expensive. Now I grow my own vegetables using compost and natural fertilizers made from local plants. My family eats healthy, chemical-free food.”
The impact has been immediate and life-changing. Nimo no longer spends scarce household income on vegetables. Instead, her garden feeds her family, and the surplus provides a steady daily income of Kshs. 100–200. These earnings go directly into savings and paying school fees for her children.
Beyond her household, Nimo has become a role model in her community. She encourages her peers to embrace the skills taught in permaculture trainings, emphasizing that the money spent on buying vegetables could instead be invested in education, healthcare, or other family needs.
Nimo’s story reflects the broader change taking root in Lekiji. With access to knowledge and practical skills, women are growing resilient livelihoods while restoring their environment. For Nimo, each harvest is not just food on the table—it is a step toward a healthier, more sustainable future for her family and her community.
