Under Socially inclusive adaptation knowledge integration for resilience livelihoods in Northern Kenya (SOAK) project, knowledge mapping was carried out in four wards in Isiolo County namely; Merti, Garbatula, Kinna and Oldo Ngíro in 24th - 27th March 2021

This activity Led by Dr. Staline Kibet and Dr. Oliver Wasonga both from LARMAT aimed at consolidating adaptation knowledge from various social groups; elders, women and youth.

 The University of Nairobi through the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology (DFSNT) and the Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection (PSCP) in conjunction with Purdue University and support from Rockefeller Foundation conducted a training on key requirements for value addition of mangoes and other fruits and vegetables.

 In conjunction with Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and SUSTALDE Fundacion (Spain), the University of Nairobi through Hortigreen Project led by the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology and Wangari Maathai Institute trained horticultural MSMEs and business intermediaries on sustainable and efficient use of key natural resources (water and electricity) as well as waste management. The Hortigreen project has been drumming up support for green processing whereby processors are encouraged to consider sustainable production and consumption as per the UN-SGD number 12.