Mandala gardens in Busia

Sometimes the simplest ideas create the biggest impact.

One such idea we’ve been seeing flourish in our work with schools is the Mandala Garden — a circular food garden with paths radiating outward like a mandala. At the centre sits a compost or water hub, while surrounding beds are layered with organic matter. This design maximizes limited space, conserves water, rebuilds soil, and makes every section easy to reach and maintain.

For farmers in areas like #busia, where rainfall is erratic and land is scarce, #mandalagardens offer a low-cost, practical solution. They slow and store water to help crops survive dry spells, recycle crop residues and kitchen waste into compost to cut costs, and steadily improve soil fertility.

But they’re more than just food gardens, they’ve become living classrooms for families and schools, showing how regenerative practices can restore land, boost yields, and strengthen resilience to climate change.

At Kuza One (Kuza Biashara), we’re seeing this first-hand. Across the 84 schools in the EKYAN program, Mandala Gardens are taking shape — turning small spaces into thriving learning hubs that teach climate-smart farming, nutrition, and sustainable food production.

The results are starting to show: healthier soils, stronger crops, and young learners discovering that regeneration is possible, even in the face of climate stress.

Sriram Bharatam Bharathi Bharatam Sheena Raikundalia Generation Unlimited UNICEF Kenya Rachael Omieno Daniel Oboya

#kuzaone #regenerativeagriculture #Ekyan

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