Meet our Founder
Patricia Wanjiru Kariuki Henry is a dedicated expert in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics, with a strong focus on Food Security Systems and Nutrition Information Packaging, Innovation and Research. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics from Egerton University, Kenya and has completed Masters of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Course work in Kenyatta University, Kenya. Currently, she is a Humanitarian MBA+DBA candidate at the Roxbourg Institute of Social Entrepreneurship located in Switzerland.
She has extensive experience working with non-governmental organizations and the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Kenya, particularly in treatment and management of malnutrition among pregnant and lactating women and children under five in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas (ASAL).
Her expertise extends to designing and implementing sustainable nutrition community programs, monitoring and evaluating community-based health and nutrition programs, as well as collecting, entering, and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data.
Patricia is also an experienced educator, having taught Research Methods, Community Health, and Nutrition, along with other nutrition and health-related courses in various public and private universities across Kenya. Her diverse background in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics makes her a valuable contributor to the field. In addition to her professional work, Patricia Henry hosts the "Food Security Systems Podcast" hosted on Spotify under the name Patricia Henry.
Meet our Founder
Since 2017, she has focused on studying Kenyan food security systems, with a particular emphasis on their impact on nutrient bioavailability. Her work extends to exploring various aspects of agri-production, including greenhouse farming, farm produce management, distribution, and retail.
Patricia is a highly self-driven individual who is using her expertise to lead a local innovation that is empowering local small-scale farmers to restore the Agíkúyú indigenous cultural foods in the farms, on the table and in the granary, in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.
She is also an accomplished author, having published two books: “Why Should I Marry? I Am Happy Single” and “It’s OK to Be Angry at God.” Patricia enjoys singing, having produced a song titled “Ni Yesu Pekee,” available on Spotify, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram as a music reel, itwith the full video accessible on Patricia Henry TV.
Additionally, she plays the piano, dances, and is passionate about travel and cultural interactions.
Patricia is committed to empowering small-scale farmers, promoting and advocating food as preventive and curative medicine, and promoting “Farm to Table” business model.
Patricia is the Founder of Patricia Farm Fresh. She is helping a group of small-scale farmers restore the Agíkúyú indigenous cultural foods. These foods are preventive and curative medicine.
Restoring
Agíkúyú
Indigenous Cultural foods!
Discover the healing power of the Agíkúyú indigenous cultural foods. Start your journey to better health and vitality today.
Why Restore the Agíkúyú indigenous cultural foods?
Over the past decade, Mt. Kenya region has experienced a rise in type two Diabetes Mellitus, all types of cancers and Gastro-intestinal tract diseases particularly Gastro-oesophageal Reflux disease.
Our Story
Our Purpose
To promote and advocate food as preventive and curative medicine.
Our Ambition
We are building a training program for small-scale farmers in Kirinyaga county, Kenya for 3000 small-scale farmers by 2030
Our offer.
We are offering a 5-weeks soil health module for small-scale farmers.
Benefits the Agíkúyú indigenous cultural foods?
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Low glycemic index - they have the potential to prevent type two Diabetes Mellitus.
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Rich in phytochemicals- have the potential to prevent all types of cancers.
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Rich in probiotics- Ucúrú wa múkio promotes gut health.
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Promote emotional and mental health.
Our Team.
Meet the team that is committed to delivering all the programs of FoodRx in Patricia FarmFresh.
How can you contribute?
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Sponsor a small-scale farmer in accessing the 5-weeks soil health module. For $ 50 dollars you can meet part of the cost of facilitating the training.
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Sponsor our events for example the Fashion show.
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Buy Patricia Henry's Books at cirukariuki@proton.me A percentage goes toward " promoting and advocating food as prevent
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Stream and use Patricia Henry's Music across all social media platforms.
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Sponsor the Food Security Systems Podcast hosted on Spotify under the name Patricia Henry.
Patricia Henry's first book was nominated in the category of women by ACABA.
Patricia Henry's first book was nominated in the category of women by ACABA.
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Our Stories
Achievements and Awards
Patricia Henry-at the center- with Tujiamini team during the unveiling the Award.
Patricia Kariuki Henry, 5th from the right, paused with the 1st Cohort after their graduation.
All smiles :)
Patricia Henry-at the center- with Tujiamini team during the unveiling the Award.
Media Features
Media Features
1st Cohort Graduation 15th November 2024
2nd Graduation 15th November 2024Kameme T.v
