THE IGATI MISSION
The light and salt of the earth.
Inspired from Matthew 5:13-19
Vision: A transformed society where faith, innovation, and enterprise end poverty, create jobs, secure food, and sustain the environment.
Mission: Empowering communities through social entrepreneurship and innovation — shining the light of Christ in every livelihood.
Research
We co-generate purposeful knowledge that addresses community needs and challenges.
Innovate
We co-create bold solutions turning ideas into sustainable, practical enterprises.
Commercialize
We transform innovations into cooperative brands and thriving social enterprises that generate jobs and income.
Impact
We empower communities with dignity, hope, and lasting positive transformation.
Who Are we
Bringing
Your Vision to Life.
Igati Creative & Innovators NGO is a faith-driven movement pioneering a unique Ecosystem Pyramid that empowers families, farmers, youth, and communities to rise from poverty into sustainable enterprise. From beekeeping and agribusiness to digital innovation and cooperative brands, we transform grassroots initiatives into county-wide, national, and global impact. Rooted in Christ’s call to be the salt and light of the earth (Matthew 5:13–19), we are shaping a new model of inclusive development where faith meets innovation, and communities build lasting dignity.
- Community Empowerment through research
- Sustainable Innovative Solutions
- Lasting Impact
Our Work
Our Core Initiatives.
One Million
Beehive Project
Empowering farmers and students through apiculture training, cooperatives, and resource mobilization for thriving enterprises.
Contract Manufacturing Partnerships
Industrializing community products with KIRDI, creating rural industries, sustainable enterprises, and long-term jobs.
Igati Socio-Economic
Innovation Lab
Co-creating agribusiness models with farmers, students, and researchers for food security and livelihoods.
Patented Igati
Community Brand
Providing branding, distribution, and market access to elevate grassroots cooperative products into national markets.
Kimeru Digital Agriculture Language App
Preserving agricultural knowledge while digitizing farming practices to empower modern farmers and communities.
Change-Maker
Collaborations
Building transformative partnerships with universities, philanthropists, innovators, and faith leaders for scalable sustainable impact.
10,000+
Over 10,000 households empowered with beekeeping knowledge, hive management, and sustainable income opportunities.
10 +
More than 10 farmer cooperatives established and incubated, promoting agriculture, value addition, and resilience.
5,000+
Nine regional mission associations established under MSEA, uniting 5,000 members in empowered micro-enterprises.
10+
Over 10 agribusiness clusters initiated in Meru County, driving productivity, sustainability, and economic growth.
Join Us
5 Steps to Join the Igati Ecosystem
1. Form a Local Group
Organize a Self-Help Group (SHG), CBO, or Cooperative Society focused on one of the Igati Empowerment Models.
2. Invite the Igati/Partners Team
Host our experts to train and equip your group with knowledge on social entrepreneurship and agribiz solutions.
3. Engage in Community Participation
Mobilize communities through agriculture, value addition, sales, marketing, and innovative ideas for empowerment.
4. Sign a Partnership Agreement (MOU)
Enter into an official collaboration with Igati Creative and Innovators NGO to implement the chosen model.
5. Connect to the Bigger Igati Community
Gain access to markets, funding, value chains, and mentorship through our regional network of changemakers.
Partners & Sponsors
Partners & Sponsors of the Igati Community
Are you ready to join the Ecosystem?
Join our growing network of changemakers, innovators, and grassroots leaders transforming lives across Kenya.