Strengthening Livelihoods Through Agricultural Mechanization

In partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and local county governments, First Bridge Foundation supported farmers’ groups with agricultural machinery to boost food production and improve household incomes.

Why this matters

• Efficiency & Productivity: Farmers can now thresh, shell, and process produce faster, saving time and labor.

• Income Generation: Community groups can run the machines as shared enterprises, generating revenue while reducing post-harvest losses.

• Resilience Building: By reducing drudgery and increasing output, families are better equipped to withstand drought and food insecurity shocks.

The event brought together farmers, local leaders, and stakeholders, who celebrated the milestone as a step toward modernizing smallholder farming and empowering rural communities with the tools needed to thrive.

Photo Caption: Community members in Migori County receive agricultural machinery from First Bridge Foundation and FAO to support productivity and resilience.