Themes Promoted through FORMAT

Traditional Foods & Plants

• Achieng Benta, Innovative uses of soya, sweet potato and cassava, c/o Mrs. Rosemary Ogolla, Box 526, Homa Bay

• Agogo Charles, Pumpkin as a Traditional Vegetable, Mwobara Self Help group, P.O. Box 1314, Kisii, 40200

• Akumbi Tom, Arrow roots establishment and management, Box 216, Vihiga, 0721-758518 

• Ali Halima, Traditional vegetables, Nubia Women Group, P.O. Box 3454, Kisii, 0733-615703, 21454 (Kisii) 

• Amos Hannah, Traditional vegetables, Mpeketoni Women Group, P.O. Private Bag, Mpeketoni, 041 47258

• Angolo Julia, African leafy vegetables, KENRIK, P.O. Box 40658, Nairobi, 0722-382700, kenrik@hotmail.com

• Atinda Joyce, Nutritional Foods for HIV/AIDS Victims, Nutrition for Health Group, P.O. Box 51, Kisii, 40200

• Awadh Salama, Preservation of indigenous fruits, Yamwelea Women Group, P.O. Box 645 Ukunda, 0722 562302 

• Ayub Gerrard K., Promoting indigenous plants and processed products using artwork, P.O. Box 11 Chogoria, 0721-249804 

• Azuri Timona Rhova, Uses of indigenous plants for human friendly purposes, Kulesha Mothercrafts, P.O. Box 86926, Mombasa, 041 474258

• David Pelistas, Indigenous foods, Wendano wa Ndithya Kithyoko, P.O. Box 176, Kithyoko 

• Dibogo Celine, Vitamin A sweet potato production

• Etyang Janapher, a Turkana Traditional Baby Coat, St. Mark Women Group, Box 2248, Bungoma

• Farouk Jiwa, Traditional Green Vegetable processing, Honey Care Ltd, Box 24487, Nairobi 

• Gakuthi Naomi, Dried green vegetables, Ugweri Umoja Women Group, P.O. Box 25 Runyenjes 

• Gathua Kenneth W., Farm produce and products from indigenous crops organically grown, KARI, Box 30148, Nairobi, 0336-22165, icsbusia@icsafrica.org

• Gichinga Lucy W., Pesticides and fungicides from indigenous plants and weeds, Kenyan Smallholders Advancement Group, Box 69766, Nairobi, 0722-858895 

• Gichiri Joshua M., herbal medicine, OlKalau Organic Farmers Group, Box 143, Ol'kalou, 0166-22261, 

• Gilbert Kubai, Tradtional vegetables, Wakale Herbal Services, Box 140, Chogoria, 037-41673, imbumi@eudoramail.com

• Gona Florence, Promotion of indigenous Giriama/Mijikenda vegetables, Utamaduni Conservation Programme, P.O. Box 780 Kilifi, 0721 28949

• Imbumi Maryam, Production, processing and use of traditional foods, KENRIK, P.O. Box 40658, Nairobi, 020-3741673, mimbumi@kenrik.org

• Jadevera Patrick Karani, Pumpkin king cultivation & production, Muga Self Help Group, P.O. Box 1148 Maragoli, 0733-480497

• Jeffa Mwaka, Mijikenda and traditional foods, Vyamtswano Women Group P.O. Box 35, Ukunda, 0735-476221

• JOAN Mini-Training Centre, Traditional Vegetables & Handicrafts

• Kangungu Francis, Using indigenous plants from Mbeere to cure different ailments, Mbeere Christian Cultural Centre, P. O. Box 1027, Embu

• Kanyua Ethrine, Traditional foods, Urimi Womens Group, P.O. Box 13, Magumoni

• Karani Patrick, Pumpkin production for wealth creation, Muga Group

• Karimi Angela, Medicinal values of the pumpkin, Hunger and Rural Poverty Eradication, P.O. Box 723, Maua

• Karisa Joseph Fondo, Preparation and uses of green leafy vegetable, Conservation Group, P.O. Box 780 Kilifi, 0733 560198

• Kenga Elizabeth, Production uses and preservation of traditional foods and green leafy vegetables, Mabirikani Self Help Group, P.O. Box 724 Kilifi, 0734-453644 

• Keny Salome, Value added sweet potato products, Africa Now, P.O. Box 2514, Kisumu, 0720-337752 

• Kifuko Mary N., Baobab shell and maize germ: A humane and biological rodent control Mijikenda style,Moi University, Box 1125, Eldoret,0127-51031, 

• Kimani Charles K., Indigenous vegetables, Mwiyenderi S.H. Group, P.O. Box 2352, 020-580137, 0721-382558

• Kiruja Doreen K., Indigenous plants, Meru South Horticultural Producers and Exporters, P.O. Box 11, Chogoria, 064-22317

• Kiruja Gerrard, Promoting indigenous plants and processing using artwork, P.O. Box 11, Chogoria,  Meru South, 0721-249804

• Kubai Gilbert M, Utilizing indigenous Plants as food and medicine, Watu Bora Organic Group, P.O. Box 109 Chogoria

• Lekasi John K., Promotion of indigenous vegetable farming (organic), KARI, Box 30148, Nairobi, 020-882117, kang@grapakafricaonline.com

• Makarani Hamisi Fadhili, Uses of indigenous green plants, Tiwi Development Forum T.D.F P.O. Box 5032 Diani, 0722-995743

• Maobe Isaiah O., Pumpkins, a gold mine in the yard, C-AID Self Help Group, c/o P.O. Box 3287, Kisii, 0733-456378

• Mary Kibera, Control of some opportunistic microbial infections, in cases of HIV/AIDS, by the use of indigenous plant extracts, Farmer - Kibera, Box 261, Ruiru 

• Masindeh Alice N., Instant mboga for nutritional security, ARDAP, P.O. Box 11, Bar-Ober, Busia,0733-254879, 0734-834237, ardapkenya@access350.co.ke

• Matano Bintamu, Uses of indigenous food plants, Mukuyu Women Group, P.O. Box 89994 Mombasa, 0734 713851

• Mbithi Josephine, Traditional foods 

• Mercy Youth Group, Economics of indigenous vegetables, Suneka Division, c/o P.O. Box 52, Kisii 

• Mokeira Nelly, African traditional vegetables, Women Sustainable Agriculture, P.O. Box 919 Kisii, 0734-518959, nellymokeira@yahoo.com

• Momanyi Gladwel Jemutai, Sweet potato nutrition, Ministry of Agriculture, P.O. Box 52, Kisii, 058-20308, 0722-241137

• Mosoti D., Kisii leafy vegetables

• Muema Nicholas, Wild food plants of Kenya, KENRIK, P.O. Box 40658, Nairobi

• Mugendi Kennedy G., artwork/traditional foods, Kumugi Hilly Organic Group, Box 140, Chogoria 

• Muhunyu Samuel K., Promoting Utilization of Stinging Nettle for Income Generation, Food and Nutrition security, Network for Ecofarming in Africa (NECOFA) Kenya,  Molo, 0722-647112, necofakenya@yahoo.com

• Mukanga Mildred Anyango, Instant mboga for nutritional security, ARDAP, P.O. Box 11, Bar-Ober, Busia, 0735-807322, ardapkenya@access350.co.ke

• Muli Alphonce, Medicinal value of various traditional plants, P.O. Box…, Mwala

• Muli Nicholas, Conservation of leafy vegetables through art 

• Munyi Jeniffer W., How to prepare stew from banana male bud, St Philips ACK Church, P.O. Box 34253 Nairobi

• Munyiva Grace, The utilization of pumpkins and cassava as underutilized crops, P.O Box 79 Makuyu 

• Muriithi Mrs., VITA sweet potato, Ministry of Agriculture, P.O. Box 25, Runyenjes 

• Muriuki Edward, Uses of indigenous plants, fruits and vegetables in improving the health standards of society, Mt. Kenya Organic Farmers Association, P.O. Box 2624, Embu

• Murugi Esther, Vitamin A sweet potatoes, Ministry of Agriculture, P.O. Box 25, Runyenjes, mabones2003@yahoo.com

• Mutava Johnrick, Traditional food plants, BECCOH Centre, P.O. Box 88479 Mombasa, beccoh@yahoo.com

• Muthini Anna, Utilization of various indigenous foods, P.O Box Kithyoko Masinga

• Muthondi James K., Traditional Green Vegetable processing, Kangmut agency, Box 74489 Nairobi

• Mutie Rose K., Traditional food cookery and preservation, Tumelei S.H.G., P.O. Box 3, Masii, 0735-772499 

• Mutiso Joyce M., Traditional food cookery and preservation, Tumelei S.H.G., P.O. Box 3, Masii, 0735-772499

• Mutua Sebastian, Traditional foodstuffs and handicrafts, Uundwan Indovoini S.H.G., P. O. Box 21, Masinga

• Mutuku Benard Muia, Gourds, Kithyoko S.H.G., P.O. Box 91, Kithyoko

• Mwangangi Peninah, Drought resistant vegetables/gourds, Kyanika Women Group, c/o AIC Kyanika P.O. Box 165 Kitui

• Mwangi Joseph K., Indigenous Vegetables and Seeds/ Solo Verse: Sustainable Agriculture, Gatia-ini Organic Mysteries Group, Box 209, Kangari

• Mwangi Peris W., Preservation of traditional  vegetables, Kiambaa Women Group, c/o P.O. Box 10460, Ngong Road - Nairobi

• Mwendia Charles, Yam bean, ICIPE - Thomas Odhiambo Campus, P.O. Box 30,  Mbita, 059-22218, 0733-341499, cmwendia@mbita.mimcom.net

• Mwendo Joseph, African leafy vegetables, KENRIK, P.O. Box 40658, Nairobi, 020-3751673, 0722-382700, kenrik@hotmail.com

• Naitore C., Wonders of traditional vegetables and their use, Ideal Nature’s Best, Box 13142 0624 Nairobi

• Naitore Caroline, Seven types of traditional vegetables with the seven wonders of their products and uses, Ideal Nature’s Best, Box 13142 0624 Nairobi

• Nasambu Rosemary, Improved traditional vegetables, KARI-Kisii, P.O. Box 523, Kisii, 31800/1/3, 0733-828251 

• Ndii Purity, Promotion of traditional foods, Urimi Womens Group, P.O. Box 13, Magumoni, 0721-874204 

• Ndolo Ruth S., Indigenous foods, Wendano wa Ndithya Kithyoko, P.O. Box 176, Kithyoko, 020-797574, 0721-568579

• Ndolo Simon Sila, Indigenous foods, Wendano wa Ndithya Kithyoko, P.O. Box 176, Kithyoko, 020-797574, 0721-439950, 0733-785256, sndolo62@yahoo.com

• Ndunda Antony, Preservation & conservation of traditional crops

• Njoroge John W., Use of Indigenous Plants for Health and environmental protection/Urine Therapy for Health, KIOF, Box 34972, Nairobi, 0722-808488 

• Nyangena Lamech, Tradtional vegetables, KTDA Ogembo Factory, Box 2866, Kisii, 03224-2061, agrocon@kayafmmail co.za

• Nyasinga Evans, Value of indigenous vegetables, COLIDEF, P.O. Box 3444, Kisumu

• Nyawiro Wilson Odongo, Dried vegetables for economic benefits, VI-Agroforestry Project (Seed Unit), P.O. Box 3160, Kisumu, nyawiro@yahoo.com

• Nyongesa Esther, Medicinal uses of the pumpkin plant, Sosio Waste Recycling Project, P.O. Box 70 Kamukuywa, 0735-594629, enyongesa2000@yahoo.com

• Nyongesa Peter, Yam bean tubers, seeds, flowers and whole plant, ICIPE – Mbita Point

• Obuya Emma A., Cassava utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, P.O Box 89, Butula

• Ojwang Joan, Indigenous vegetables, their recipes and nutrients, Ministry of Agriculture, P.O. Box 67017 Nairobi, 0722-331483 

• Okach Churchill Okumu, Promoting traditional green leafy vegetables of Africa, Jamii Humanist Development Centre, P.O. Box 88739 Mombasa, 0722-678694, cjanama@yahoo.com

• Okoko Nasamba, Improved traditional vegetables, KARI-Kisii, P.O. Box 523, Kisii, 058-31800/1/3, 0733-828251 

• Okong’o Paul, Community seed production of African leafy vegetables, TATRO Farmers, P.O.Box 34-0610, 0733-534067, paulokong'o49@yahoo.com

• Omondi Bonface, Instant mboga, ARDAP, P.O. Box 11, Bar-Ober, Busia, 0735-834132,   ardapkenya@access350.co.ke

• Ondario Charles, Pumpkin

• Ongeri Magdalene, Traditional vegetables, Nyamokenye Women Group, P.O. Box 172, Kisii, 0733-370463, 

• Ongonga Michael, The Potential of Moringa for Poverty Reduction, Moringa Research Project, P.O. Box 839-40300, Homabay, 059-22038, ongongamoringa@kamaria.co.ke  

• Onkware Florence, Traditional vegetables, cooking and preservation, Box 596 Nyamira

• Onyango Mary O. A.,Value of indigenous vegetables, Maseno University, P.O. Box 333 Maseno, 035-51620, mabukutsa@yahoo.com

• Onyango Mary O. Abukutsa, Diversity and distribution of African traditional vegetables, Maseno University, P.O. Private Bag, Maseno 40105, 057-351622/0722-676907, mabukutsa@yahoo.com

• Opondo Godfrey Mulimba, Improved banana production for wealth creation among poor households in Kenya, Imbako Women Group, Box 35 Murumba Mkt via Busia

• Othieno Patrick, Indigenous vegetables (instant mboga), ARDAP, P.O. Box 11, Bar-Ober, Busia, 0733-254879, ardapkenya@access350.co.ke

• Oyunge Dennis, Utilization of Moringa tree on purification of water and as a vegetable, VI Agroforestry Project, P.O. Box 3444, Kisumu, 0733-951164, odoyunge@yahoo.com

• Shitunyenje Roser, Indigenous vegetables, Free Line Church Group, P.O. Box 28 Tiriki, 0722-481309 

• Shivachi Clive, Amaranthus for poverty alleviation among poor families in Western Kenya, Resource Projects Kenya, Box 1148, Maragoli

• Thuo Jane W., Processing amaranth seed into flour and its food products, 3KM Self Help Group, P.O. Box 220 Thika

• Tumelei SHG, The processing and utilization of indigenous foods, Tumelei SHG P.O Makutano Mwala 

• Urimi Women Group, Traditional foods, P.O. Box 13 Magumoni 

• Wahome Simon, Traditional cookies, Kamuthwago Women Group P.O. Box 25 Runyenjes 

• Waigwa Martha W., Indigenous food varieties; a better option, Sacred Africa, Box 2248, Bungoma

• Wangila Mary, Farm produce and products from indigenous crops organically grown, Matunda Self-help Group, Box 64, Bokoli, 30703/20156, nafuna@bgm.africaonline.com

• Wanjeru James Kibaara, Luhya traditional vegetable that are extinct (Recollection and Preparation). Nature Cure and Care Centre, Box 504 karatina, 0722-452883, ardadkenya@hotmail.com

• Wanjiku Jane, Amaranth promotion

• Warue Juliet, Traditional foods, Kiringa Group, P.O. Box 25 Runyenjes

• Wekesa Celestine, Utilization of Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes and Cassava, Resource Projects Kenya, P.O. Box 1148, Maragoli

• Wendano SHG, The utilization of indigenous food crops, Wendano SHG Box Kyegango Mwala