Launch of the KHEA Phase 3 to Strengthen Regional Agroecology Efforts

Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT), the lead coordinating agency of the Knowledge Hub for Organic Agriculture and Agroecology in East Africa (KHEA) Project, in collaboration with Participatory Ecological land Use Management (PELUM) Uganda, the Co-Hosting Partner, officially launched Phase 3 of KHEA on December 2, 2025 in Machakos-Kenya. This milestone marks an important step toward advancing agroecological transformation and enhancing farmer-centered knowledge exchange across the region.

Working in close collaboration with PELUM Uganda, BvAT hosted a regional press briefing that brought together partners from PELUM Kenya, PELUM Uganda, ROAM, TOAM, GSDM, and SYMABIO from Madagascar. Their attendance highlighted the strong, coordinated regional collaboration that continues to define the project.

Speaking at the event, Dr. David Amudavi, Executive Director of Biovision Africa Trust, underscored the value of these partnerships:

“BvAT is proud to lead the coordination of the KCOA-KHEA initiative. As we enter Phase 3, our commitment together with PELUM Uganda and all regional partners across the 5 countries is to deepen the delivery of actionable, evidence-based agroecological knowledge that strengthens farmer resilience and improves livelihoods.” — Dr. David Amudavi

He also emphasized the power of continental collaboration:

“The collective expertise within this partnership is one of our greatest strengths. By continuing to work together, we will accelerate the adoption of organic and agroecological practices and ensure farmers across Eastern Africa access the information and tools they need to thrive sustainably.” — Dr. David Amudavi

KHEA Partners’ Commitment

During the launch, all KHEA partners renewed a shared commitment to strengthen regional collaboration, harmonize knowledge-sharing efforts, support national and regional agroecology agendas, and scale up proven organic and agroecological practices. Partners pledged to enhance coordination, improve policy engagement, deepen capacity building, and expand farmer-focused learning initiatives across the region.

KHEA Phase 3 will build on earlier achievements by broadening outreach to farming communities, advancing research and documentation, and fostering stronger engagement with stakeholders in each partner country.

The successful launch marks a new chapter for coordinated agroecology efforts in Eastern Africa, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient regional food system.

By Magino Pamella – KHEA Communications Officer – PELUM Uganda and Bio vision Africa Trust