Ndithini Community Development Association - NCDA

On the 20th may 2026 is the world bees day.and we had a meeting with Mananja Bee keepers, key issues on the agenda were apiary management, hives inspection , right time for harvesting, limaka Bee keepers and group management

Cheque issuance for a 3-year scholarship for Emily Mueni, a Grade 10 student at Kiatineni Secondary School, held on 18th May 2026

Cheque issuance for a 3-year scholarship for Rebecca Kalili Ndung’u, a Grade 10 student at Muri Farm Secondary School

Cheque issunce exercise held today at Kaseve Primary School supporting Grade 10 students

The scholarship was awarded by the Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF), in partnership with NCDA, to facilitate the process.

This initiative supports learners in their education journey and improves access to learning opportunities.

Kamaimba demo cow, doing well though on free range,
Advised the farmer to zero graze the cow to avoid ticks attack.

Field visit conducted on Saturday, 16th at Kavilila to our client, Esther Nthenya Mutisya, accompanied by our service provider, Mr. Alex Muia, for a progress tracking exercise on her beekeeping project

The client currently owns 54 hives, with 27 already installed in the apiary and well colonized, showing commendable progress. Out of these, 15 hives have already been fitted with supers, demonstrating strong potential for increased honey production.

Several hives placed on trees have successfully attracted bees and will be transferred to the apiary by Mr. Alex Muia. A few hives also require minor repairs and maintenance, which will be undertaken as part of the ongoing support.

An apiary cleaning exercise was also carried out to support proper hive management and maintain a conducive environment for the bees.

With Tony Nzomo, proprietor of Yatta Beekeepers, and Caroline Mwangi, Project Officer at Hand in Hand, during the operationalization of the NCDA Home Value Addition and Warming Unit, alongside training on machine operation.

Hand in Hand Murang’a Branch together with farmers from Kangema Millennium Dairy Farmers during an educational tour to NCDA on 13th May 2026

A three-day training at Pedarin Hotel, Ruiru.

Organized by SOMO, the session brought together entrepreneurs from the region and covered key areas including business planning, registration procedures, strategy, record keeping, sales forecasting, balance sheet preparation, and available funding opportunities..

Yesterday (4th May), Hand in Hand staff Denis engaged with groups in Likoni during their first training on group leadership and governance, and in Kasuvilo for member recruitment

The Community Uplift Program (CUP), which runs for 18 months, is already one month in , great progress so far