Mlango Farm & EcoVillage - Global Ecovillage Network

Mlango Farm began in 2007 when Els Breet Kamande and her late husband, Kamande Njenga, transformed neglected family land in Ngecha, Kenya into a thriving organic farm rooted in sustainability and community resilience.

From the start, Mlango has been much more than an organic vegetable producer — it’s a community hub where nature, learning, and local culture come together. Drawing on Els’ experience in international environmental and educational institutions and Kamande’s business mind and community knowledge, the farm took shape with a clear purpose: to nurture the land and inspire others to live in harmony with it.

The farm operates on values of regenerative agriculture, ecological stewardship, and shared learning. Through organic farming practices, permaculture principles, and waste-conscious choices like the 5 R’s (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot), Mlango Farm demonstrates a holistic approach to sustainability.

At its heart, the Mlango Farm community welcomes visitors, volunteers, and learners from Nairobi and beyond, offering hands-on experiences that connect people with the origins of their food and the rhythms of the natural world. School groups explore crops and livestock, families enjoy farm tours and lunch, and volunteers contribute their skills and expertise to sustainable projects, spreading knowledge and fostering a deeper sense of environmental responsibility.

This community is grounded in care for soil, people, and planet, and its ongoing growth reflects a shared commitment to education, regenerative practices, and meaningful connection with nature.

Membership & Visitors

Current members: 4
Open to new members
Open to visitors

We welcome people who are curious, open-minded, and respectful of nature and others.
Ideal members enjoy simple living, learning by doing, and contributing to a shared space. A love for nature, food growing, creativity, and community life is important, as well as a willingness to collaborate, communicate openly, and take responsibility for daily tasks. Prior farming experience is helpful but not required — curiosity, humility, and a desire to grow (personally and collectively) matter most.