Project update 2025
At the moment, we are actively engaging with the community in various projects — taking advantage of the good rainy season to plant many trees, expand our mushroom cultivation, and
Permaculture training at Upendo garden
Permaculture is known for promoting sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and community resilience. If implemented effectively, it could enhance local food production, soil health, and overall environmental sustainability. The training focused on
“Farming the African Way” – Creating a bare soil into bountiful Upendo garden
This embodies a rich tapestry of agricultural practices, shaped by diverse climates, cultures, and traditions across the continent. Our community embarked on a journey to transform an unused piece of
Update 2023 – Project Development
We have recently started project activities. The activities will allow us to move our community forward by increasing efficiency. Construction and installation of a larger kitchen to support the activities.
Visit at Siegsdorf
The founder of the Kenian permaculture project OTEPIC yesterday visited two projects at Siegsdorf in South-East Bavaria / Germany. He was invited by the project Zukunfts-Orte.com. The first project was
OTEPIC helps to overcome water shortage
Water Crises in Mitume township The combination of a dry climate and a rapidly growing population has caused a water crisis in Kenya’s townships, where citizens in poverty live in
Tabasamu becomes more self-sufficient
Our orphanage becomes more self-sufficient. The OTEPIC orphanage Tabasamu grows vegetables and raises chickens. A lot has been done for the implementation: A garden has been created on the property,
Another drinking water well is created
A water supply in Mitume doesn’t exist. Drinking water is fetched at a central place with water cans. There it is almost impossible to keep the distance rules – the