Kenyan women farmers harvesting fresh vegetables and fish from aquaponics systems in bright natural light

IMPACT &
SUSTAINABILITY

Measurable outcomes for 1,000 women and 10,000+ community members across Turkana County over 24 months.

Expected Results &
Measurable Change

50

Women-Led Aquaponics Hubs

Solar-powered hubs established and managed by women's groups across Turkana County.

1,000

Women Empowered

Trained in climate-smart farming, digital skills, and agribusiness development.

40%+

Household Income Increase

Minimum income growth target through improved market access and digital marketplace connections.

10,000+

Community Members

Community members — including children under five, pregnant and lactating women — benefiting from improved nutrition through sustainable aquaponics food production in Turkana County.

Strengthened Livelihoods

Women gain access to digital markets, financial services, and sustainable livelihoods — building long-term economic independence.

Four Phases Over
24 Months

01

Months 1–6

Mobilization & Setup

Mobilize women's groups, procure equipment, and establish 50 solar-powered aquaponics hubs across Turkana County.

02

Months 4–12

Training & Capacity Building

Train women in aquaponics, digital literacy, agribusiness management, and financial management through hands-on workshops.

03

Months 8–16

Platform Launch

Launch the GreenFish Digital platform with IoT monitoring, mobile training via SMS/USSD/WhatsApp, and a digital marketplace.

04

Months 14–24

Monitoring & Scale-Up

Monitor project performance, strengthen market linkages, and support women-led enterprises to ensure long-term sustainability.

An Integrated, Scalable Approach

GreenFish Digital integrates climate-smart aquaponics with digital technology to create a scalable solution for women farmers. The platform uses solar-powered systems, IoT-enabled farm monitoring, mobile-based training, and a digital marketplace — improving productivity, reducing water use, strengthening financial inclusion, and empowering women to build sustainable agribusinesses.

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Solar-Powered

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IoT-Enabled

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Mobile-First

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Market-Connected

Data-Driven
Accountability

Eaglestone Africa Foundation will monitor project implementation through regular field visits, digital production records, IoT data, and beneficiary reports. Progress will be measured against key indicators, with quarterly reviews and a final evaluation to assess outcomes and inform continuous improvement.

Key Monitoring Indicators

Number of women trained

Aquaponics hubs established

Household income growth

Improved food production

M&E Methods

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Regular field visits

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Digital production records

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IoT data collection

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Beneficiary reports

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Quarterly reviews

Final evaluation

Risk Analysis &
Mitigation Strategies

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Climate-related challenges

Medium

Mitigation: Use solar-powered aquaponics to ensure year-round production with minimal water use.

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Low digital literacy

Medium

Mitigation: Provide continuous training and user-friendly tools through SMS, USSD, and WhatsApp.

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Limited market access

Low

Mitigation: Connect women directly to buyers through the GreenFish Digital marketplace.

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Equipment failure

Low

Mitigation: Conduct regular maintenance and provide technical support for aquaponics and IoT systems.

Built to Last
Beyond the Grant

GreenFish Digital is designed as a sustainable, women-led enterprise. After the grant period, participating women's groups will generate income through the sale of fish and vegetables, while the digital platform will continue supporting market access, training, and business growth.

Eaglestone Africa will strengthen partnerships with government, private sector, and development partners to expand the initiative and ensure its long-term sustainability.

Support This Initiative

Post-Grant Revenue Streams

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Sale of fish from aquaponics hubs

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Sale of vegetables from aquaponics hubs

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Continued use of digital platform for market access

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Training and business growth tools