Climate change, poor soil structure, low rainfall, and even lower water retention in the semi-arid regions of Kenya continue to be issues that result in reduced crop yields. Further compounding this problem is the presence of hardpan—a compacted soil layer approximately 10 centimetres from the surface. In collaboration with FIPS, we explored the factors that affect the adoption of the chisel plough—a tool designed to penetrate deeper into the soil, breaking the hardpan, and allowing for better water retention  in the semi-arid regions in Kenya.