Agriculture is the main source of livelihood for most Kenyans, but the sector is extremely vulnerable to climate change impacts. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing rainfall patterns are already damaging crop yields for Kenyan farmers. Women farmers are especially vulnerable to these losses.

Farming in Kenya is primarily small-scale, with 75% of total agricultural output produced on rainfed farms averaging 0.3–3 hectares in size. Approximately 80% of smallholder farmers in Kenya are women. Increasing productivity and protection from yield loss are especially important for women farmers, who often face gender-related barriers to economic independence and resilience.