Exploring the Rich Diversity of Traditional Leafy Vegetables in Vihiga County, Kenya

In Vihiga County in the western Kenya, a fair of traditional leafy vegetables revealed the incredible diversity and nutritional potential of these often-overlooked crops. Held on December 3rd 2024, the event took place at Emmuli, Emmaloba in Luanda sub-county and was organized by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT’s partners Rural Outreach Africa (ROA), Seed Savers Network (SSN), and Vihiga Nutrition and Community Seedbank. Farmers, local community-based organizations (CBOs), extension officers, researchers, and nutrition advocates explored, tasted and celebrated the diversity of locally grown traditional leafy vegetables (TLVs).