On 13th November 2023 I was commissioned by Miti Alliance to document tree distributions, to mark a nationwide tree planting day declared by government of Kenya as a public holiday.
Bank of Africa Kenya through Miti Alliance were able to distribute 1110 grafted avocado seedlings, 550 indigenous trees which included tree species such as Croton megalocarpus, Makhamia, Kanunga and Sesbania, 12000 seedballs which include Sesbania and acacia polycantha.
These species of trees were selected for distribution for their higher likelihood to thrive in the semi arid areas of Naro Moru.
Miti Alliance took the a hundred farmers through a training on how to prepare the soil, how to plant the trees and how to take care of the trees.
Once the avocado trees mature and bring forth fruits, the families of the respective farmers will have a boost on their nutrition, surplus sold for financial reward, while the indigenous trees will increase biodiversity.
You empower a farmer you empower a community.
