Welcome to the Diocese of Embu Caritas Farm

Caritas Embu farm is full of learning opportunity and fresh produce. It is a living example of how we can feed our families, care for God’s creation and building a sustainable future together. The farm operates on a principle of nothing goes to waste where every plant, animal and handful of soil works in harmony. We offer fresh, nutritious produce directly from the farm to the surrounding community at incredibly fair prices.

Here is a look inside our thriving ecosystem, the incredible benefits of what we grow, and how we are using modern knowledge to transform farming.

The Caritas Ecosystem, where “Waste” Doesn’t Exist

The beautiful, sustainable cycle where everything is interconnected.

At Caritas Embu, we combine this with Climate-Smart and Conservation Agriculture.

How the Cycle Works:

• The Soil: We use minimal tillage (digging) to keep the soil rich, moist, and full of life.
• The Animals: Our poultry and goats are fed scraps from our rich vegetable harvests.
• The Return: In return, the animals provide rich manure that fertilizes our crops naturally. While our livestock are not currently for sale, as they play a vital role right here on the farm, they are the powerhouse behind our organic fertilizers.

Meet Our Produce which give Health Benefits in Every Bite

When you buy from Caritas Embu, you aren’t just buying groceries; you are investing in your health. Here is what is currently thriving and available for purchase on the farm.

1. The Power Greens (Traditional & Modern)

• Lettuce & Chow Chow (Chayote): Our crisp, fresh lettuce is perfect for refreshing salads.
• Sukumawiki (Collard Greens) & Cabbages: The ultimate champions of the Kenyan kitchen.
• Managu (African Nightshade) & Terere (Amaranth): These traditional African vegetables are nutritional powerhouses, rich in iron and antioxidants.
• Kunde (Cowpea leaves): A traditional vegetable meal rich in nutrients.

2. High-Yield Maize & Creamy Avocados

• Diverse Maize Varieties: We grow different, climate-resilient varieties of maize to ensure a steady supply. It’s energy-rich, high-quality and harvested at peak freshness.
• Avocados: Our avocados are packed with healthy fats.

3. Revival of Traditional Crops (Resilient Root Crops)

• Sweet Potatoes: Naturally sweet and highly nutritious. They are incredibly climate-resilient, helping us maximize land use while offering your family a healthy, versatile food source.
• Cassava: A true champion of food security, cassava thrives even in dry conditions.

Why Buy from Caritas Embu Farm?

Fair Pricing for All: We believe healthy food shouldn’t be a luxury. We price our produce fairly so that our neighbors can always afford nutritious meals.

Purely Freshness: Fresh and safe produce direct from the farm.

Come and learn, We Are a Demonstration Farm

Caritas Embu Farm serves as a Demonstration Farm. Farming is changing, and we want to change with you. Whether you are a smallholder farmer looking to increase your yields or just someone curious about kitchen gardening, you are warmly welcomed to visit us.

Come learn how to implement conservation agriculture on your own land, ask our resident experts questions and see firsthand how climate-smart farming can save water, cut costs and increase harvests.

Let’s grow together, eat healthily and protect our environment!