Services
Learn to make your own, or have us design it with you.
We train people to turn the organic waste they already have into good compost, and we advise farms, institutions and entrepreneurs on building compost and organic fertilizer systems that work.
Training: turn your waste into compost
Hands-on training for people who have organic waste and want to put it to work: crop residues, manure, kitchen scraps, market waste, farm or institutional waste.
Who it is for
Farmer groups and cooperatives, households and kitchen gardeners, schools, hotels and institutions, and community or youth groups.
What you learn
- Choosing the right method for your waste, space and climate
- Balancing browns and greens, moisture and air
- Managing heat, and knowing when compost is ready
- Testing quality and avoiding common mistakes
- Using compost on your crops
You leave with a working compost system set up, a materials checklist for your site, and a simple way to test your compost.
Consulting: compost and soil fertility systems
For farms, estates and institutions that want a system designed around their site, waste and crops.
- Waste and soil assessmentWhat organic waste you produce, how much, and what your soil needs, based on soil test results.
- System designMethod, siting, sizing, labour and costs, so the system fits what you can run.
- Soil fertility planHow compost, organic fertilizers and, where needed, lime fit together for your crops.
- Follow-upChecking progress and fixing problems once the system is running.
Consulting: producing compost and organic fertilizer
For entrepreneurs, cooperatives, estates and municipalities that want to produce compost or organic fertilizer to use or sell.
Feasibility
Is there a viable business? Feedstock supply, volumes, costs and likely markets.
Process and plant design
Choosing methods and layout, from windrows to more advanced systems, to match your volume.
Quality control
Setting up testing and record-keeping so that every batch meets the standard you promise.
Certification pathway
Guidance on what Kenyan standards and regulators expect before you sell. We guide you through it. We can’t guarantee approval.
KENYAN ORGANIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTS MUST MEET THE KEBS SPECIFICATION (KS 2290). SEE THE TRUST PAGE FOR DETAIL.
Need to buy rather than make?
We resell organic fertilizers and farm inputs from other suppliers through our shop, Shamba Mtaani. Checkout and delivery happen there.
Common questions
How much waste do I need?
Less than most people think. A household can compost kitchen waste in a bin or bokashi bucket. Commercial production needs a steady, reliable supply. We help you work out what your waste can realistically produce.
How long until I have usable compost?
It depends on the method, the materials and how well the heap is managed. It is usually weeks to a few months. We can give you a realistic timeline for your site.
Do you sell compost?
Our focus is training and advice, so that you can produce your own. We resell organic fertilizers and inputs from other suppliers through Shamba Mtaani.
How is pricing worked out?
It depends on group size, location and the work involved. Send an enquiry and we will give you a quote.
Where do you work?
We focus on Kenya and East Africa. Tell us where you are and we will confirm how we can help.
Tell us what you want to build
Include your location, what organic waste you have (and roughly how much), what you grow, and whether you want training or consulting.