This Quarter 3 report captures that energy — the laughter of school children learning about PPE, the determination of medics mastering pesticide exposure management, and the hopeful murmur of farmers discovering the power of Spray Service Providers. It’s proof that when safety meets innovation, agriculture doesn’t just grow, it thrives.

Quarter 2 was a full house—herbicide campaigns, potato parties, forest walks, expo booths, food safety campaigns, and the occasional drone flying over fields (all intentional, we promise). From Nakuru to Nyandarua, Siaya to Kuresoi, we met farmers, traders, youth, and leaders—all with one mission: make agriculture safer, smarter, and sustainable.

As part of its stewardship mandates, aak-GROW in partnership with the Kenyatta National Hospital hosts the Poison Information Centre which offers emergency medical services to Poison exposures.

At the heart of our Quarter 1 efforts is the launch of the Herbicide Campaign—a nationwide awareness initiative focused on the responsible use of herbicides ahead of the planting season. Through a blend of communication channels, we aim to ensure our message not only reaches the farmer but resonates—whether by airwaves, text, in-person engagement, or even the occasional billboard that makes you do a double take. The goal is simple: meet the farmer where they are.

To the Last Mile: As part of aak-GROW’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, we’re taking our Stewardship Mashinani program to the fields, meeting farmers where they are. This on-the-ground initiative emphasizes training and engaging farmers directly, ensuring they understand the critical role they play in food safety and security simply by handling pest control products responsibly.