How a Citrus farmer views trees as an investment for his golden years

By Yvonne E. Mwende, Communications Manager, Africa Harvest, Restore Africa Implementing Partner   “Over ten years ago, our area boasted numerous trees of different species. Most of them were mature, which is a stark contrast to the young trees and sparse tree coverage we see today,” says John Mutuku, a farmer from Pongwe Kikoneni Ward…

Establishment of avocado and mango demonstration plots in Elgeyo Marakwet County brings hope to communities

Written by: Rose Kawira Nyaga, Multimedia Officer, Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International, a Restore Africa Implementing Partner The Restore Africa: Restoring Landscapes and Livelihoods in East and Southern Africa with Climate Asset Management team in Kenya successfully established demonstration sites in Elgeyo Marakwet. Thisactivity, led by Africa Harvest, in partnership with Self Help Africa (SHA)…

Cashew nuts demonstration establishment in Kilifi County, Kenya is a vital step in the world largest farmer-led land restoration project

Written by: Rose Kawira Nyaga, Multimedia Officer, Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International, a Restore Africa Implementing Partner   Kilifi County is one of the five counties where the Global EverGreening Alliance’s Restore Africa: Restoring landscapes and Livelihoods in East and Southern Africa with Climate Asset Management Programme is being implemented. Located along Kenya’s northern coastline,…

FMNR: The Secret Weapon for Fighting Climate Change

Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) is a valuable and cost-effective tool in the fight against climate change. This land restoration technique involves farmers selectively pruning and protecting the natural regrowth of trees and shrubs on their land, which enhances soil fertility, water retention, and carbon sequestration. By integrating FMNR practices, carbon is captured and stored in…

Restore Africa launches in Kenya

We launched the world’s biggest privately funded, farmer-led land restoration programme in Kenya in May this year. The Global EverGreening Alliance’s Restore Africa Programme will restore 1.9 million hectares of land. That equates to supporting 1.5 million smallholder farming families across six African countries – Kenya, Ethiopia, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. The Programme will…