In Nairobi's populous suburbs, where space is scarce and fresh produce often travels great distances, hydroponic cultivation of vegetables is emerging as a revolutionary solution.
This innovative farming technique, which involves growing plants without soil, offers a sustainable and efficient way to produce locally-sourced vegetables right within the city. City farmers can utilise small spaces such as rooftops, balconies, and even indoor setups to grow food.
This is one of the techniques scientists at Kenyatta University are testing in their quest to raise awareness and promote adoption of innovative food production technologies among Nairobi's population.
The Kenyatta University Living Lab (KU-LL), which is testing this and other innovative techniques, is one of the eight Living Labs (LLs) established in six countries in East, West, and Central Africa through the Circular Technologies for Sustainable City Region Food Systems in Africa (INCiTiS-FOOD) project.
The entire INCiTiS-FOOD project is funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe, for Sh780.5 million.