Together with Farmers: How We’re Building Kenya’s Bamboo Future 🌿
- Salvatore Correddu
- Jul 28
- 2 min read
At We Do Bamboo, we believe the future of sustainable construction in Kenya starts in the soil, and in the hands of farmers.
Across the country, thousands of smallholders have planted bamboo. Some were encouraged by county initiatives, others by the promise of long-term income. But many are still waiting for a buyer. For a real market. For someone to show up and say: “We’ll take your bamboo - and we’ll be back next season too.”
That’s where we come in.
Why farmers matter
Our factory may be in Nairobi, but our roots are rural. We don’t see farmers as suppliers. We see them as partners. We know that if bamboo is going to succeed as a material (strong, affordable, and climate-smart), then the people growing it must succeed too. That’s why we’ve built a model around consistency, trust, and shared growth.
What partnership means to us
We’re not looking for one-time deals. We want to build a network of farmers across Kenya who know they can count on us; not just for fair prices, but for honest communication, planned harvests, and long-term cooperation.
When we work with farmers, we:
Plan ahead - so harvesting is smooth and transport is arranged
Agree together - on quality, timelines, and fair pricing
Stay in touch - so you’re not left guessing when the next opportunity comes
Support locally - through our team on the ground
We don’t want to be just “the buyer.” We want to be your buyer; season after season!
Mapping Kenya’s bamboo supply, one farmer at a time
Right now, we’re registering farmers across the country. Whether your bamboo is ready to harvest or still growing, we want to know where it is, how much you have, and when it might be ready.
Why? Because this helps us build a better supply chain, one that works for farmers and for the future of bamboo in Kenya.
“If we know where bamboo is growing, we can invest in local collection points, plan transport more efficiently, and avoid waste or delays.”
And for farmers, early registration means:
You stay informed
You’re first in line when we start buying in your area
You’re part of a growing national network
One story, many voices
In the area of Busia, we recently spoke to a farmer who planted bamboo ten years ago, only to watch it grow, unused, for lack of a market.
“People told us bamboo was a cash crop. But no one came to buy.”
We want to change that. Not just in Busia, but in Nyei, Bungoma, Nandi, Limuru, and beyond.
Let’s build it together
If you’ve planted bamboo, or are thinking about it, we invite you to register with us. Let us know where you are and what you grow. Our team will follow up, and together we’ll plan the next steps. Because Kenya’s bamboo future doesn’t belong to one company. It belongs to all of us; and it starts with the farmer.
📞 Or talk to our field team: +254 720 008 833
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