Nairobi Rooftop and Peri-Urban Farming Initiative
Nairobi, Kenya · Operator: Nairobi County Government / NGOs / Youth groups
Overview
Nairobi County pilots rooftop gardens on public buildings. NGOs and youth groups experiment with greenhouse farming in peri-urban zones. Primary focus in Njiru, Kasarani, and Dagoretti sub-counties.
Citizen participation
Citizen-driven. Youth groups and NGOs experimenting with innovative production systems.
Operating model
Public pilots + NGO support. Rooftop gardens and greenhouse farming in peri-urban zones.
Impact
Improved food security, youth employment and entrepreneurship, enhanced urban and peri-urban productivity.
Land tenure
Crops
- vegetables
- staple crops
Scale
Multiple pilot rooftop and peri-urban sites in Njiru, Kasarani, Dagoretti sub-counties
Sources（3）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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