PELUM Kenya
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About PELUM Kenya

Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Association is a network of Civil Society Organizations / NGOs working with Small-scale farmers in East, Central, and Southern Africa. The Association membership has grown from 25 pioneer members (in 1995) to over 280 members.

PELUM Kenya is the Kenyan country chapter of the PELUM Association and has a membership of 68 Member Organizations. The network promotes agroecological principles and practices through advocacy and policy influence, networking, capacity development, information, and knowledge sharing. Agroecological practices promoted include: organic agriculture, sustainable agriculture, regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, permaculture, conservation agriculture, biodynamic agriculture, family farming, and bio-intensive agriculture.

All PELUM Kenya Member Organizations do not promote GMOs or the use of synthetic agricultural inputs.

To Promote agroecological principles and practices among member organizations, small holder farmers and pastoralists communities in Kenya.

Empowered, prosperous and healthy communities in Kenya.

1. Commitment to Partnership, Participation and Networking
PELUM Kenya will strive to establish linkages with strategic partners and strive to ensure Member Organizations work towards a common goal.
2. Commitment to Gender Equity and Social Inclusion
PELUM Kenya recognizes the needs for our work to reflect and promote respect for youth and women empowerment. Additionally, PELUM Kenya will work with other like-minded partners to promote equality and dignity especially with regards to the agricultural communities.
3. Transparency and Accountability
As PELUM Kenya we will hold ourselves accountable for ethical behavior and responsibility for our action while maintaining integrity in our performance and advocating for the same among member organizations.
4. Quality Service Delivery
PELUM Kenya will endeavor to deliver its mandate while maintaining professionalism to deliver the highest standard to its beneficiaries and partners.

What Does PELUM Kenya Association Do?

Promotes Participatory Ecological Land Use, Management practices in Kenya.

Builds the capacity of members and partners to respond appropriately to community needs as they work to empower the communities they work with.

Increases the visibility of the Small-scale farmers and pastoralists.

Promotes sharing of information of development experiences, innovations, and best practices.

Strengthens linkages and collaboration through action learning among partners and members.

Lobbies (directly) for change and formulation of policies in favor of Small scale farmers and pastoralists.

Promotes Seed Security and hence food security among small-scale farmers.

Promotes the use of indigenous food Programme.

Promotes Gender mainstreaming.

What We Do

Our Thematic Areas

PELUM Association Structure

Country Working Group (CWG)

The members in a country are called the Country Working Group. Presently PELUM-Kenya has 63 members of its CWG operating in all the 47 counties in Kenya.

Country (National) Board

This is an advisory / governance body of PELUM at the Country level. PELUM-Kenya has a National Board of 8 (3 Males, 5 Females) including the Country Coordinator, who is the Secretary to the Boards and is also non-voting.

Country Secretariat (Offices)

This is where the activities of PELUM Association are coordinated at the Country level. The Country Secretariat for PELUM in Kenya is based along Kenyatta Road, KU Boma Estate, off Thika Superhighway exit 14. The head of the Country Secretariat is called a Country Coordinator and is also the CEO of PELUM Association in that Country. Presently PELUM-Kenya Country Secretariat (Office) has 13 full-time staff members.

The Regional Secretariat

This is where the activities of PELUM Association are coordinated at the regional level. The head of the Regional Secretariat is called a Secretary General. PELUM regional Secretariat is located in Kampala, Uganda.

The Regional Board (made of Country Board Chairpersons)

The Country Board Chairpersons of the countries where PELUM-Kenya is operating make up the regional Board. They Country Board Chairpersons are also the Country Representatives for their respective Countries.

Triennial General Meeting (TGM)

This is the highest body of PELUM and meetings after every three years. The first TGM was held for PELUM was held in Kampala, Uganda.

Trusted Team

PELUM Kenya Management

Rosinah Mbenya
Country Coordinator
Simon Mureithi
Head of Finance and Administration
Manei Naanyu
Head of Programmes
Queries

Frequently asked
‍questions

We provide a wide range of agricultural support services including crop monitoring, soil health analysis, sustainable farming guidance, field inspections, and modern cultivation strategies to help farmers improve productivity and crop quality.

Simply reach out to us with details about your farm or crops. We’ll schedule a field visit or consultation to understand your needs, assess current conditions, and recommend the right plan for your agricultural goals.

Our pricing depends on the size of your farmland, type of crops, inspection frequency, and the level of support required. We provide clear, farmer-friendly packages with no hidden costs.

Field assessments and crop checks typically take a few hours, while long-term improvement strategies may span a full growing season. We tailor timelines based on crop cycles and your specific farming schedule.

Yes. We work with small farms, large agricultural estates, organic growers, greenhouse farms, livestock-based operations, and agri-business units — offering flexible solutions for all types of agricultural environments.