In the News | Regreening Africa

New guide for developing tree-based value chains

by M.Aluoch | Oct 18, 2021 | In the News

How to establish successful tree-based businesses is simply explained in a new publication. By Grace Koech The Regreening Africa project has published a new guide to help staff of non-governmental organizations, the private sector, government extension services and...

Fruit tree farming safeguards livelihoods for women in Baringo County

by M.Aluoch | Oct 18, 2021 | In the News

Farmers improve their livelihoods with proper management of avocado trees. By Marion Aluoch In 2016, Pamela Kimeto had reached a point of financial despair. A dairy farmer in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County, Kenya since 2003, proceeds from the milk catered for all her...

Women nursery operators shaping landscape restoration in Elgeyo Marakwet

by M.Aluoch | Sep 2, 2021 | In the News

Lives have been changed and a vast area is being regreened thanks to the dedication of the group of women. By Marion Aluoch It is often said that you cannot teach an old dog new tricks but members of Chongoo Cheptengis Okilegei nursery group in Elgeyo Marakwet County...

Gender-transformative pathways in the regreening landscapes of Ghana

by M.Aluoch | Sep 2, 2021 | In the News

By Marion Aluoch The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 calls for gender equality and for all women to have equal rights to economic resources, access to ownership and control over land. However, cultural norms and customs can hinder women access to land,...

Prioritize climate change issues to avert dire consequences

by M.Aluoch | Aug 25, 2021 | In the News, Uncategorized

World Vision Ghana (WVG) has urged the government to prioritize climate change issues by devoting significant budgetary allocation to address the dire consequence it poses to the lives and livelihoods, particularly in Northern Ghana. According to the organization,...

Trees aids farmers to reduce cost of fish feeds

by M.Aluoch | Aug 23, 2021 | In the News

When Maxwell Ochoo first ventured into fish farming at his farm in Odiere village, Homa Bay County, he almost abandoned the project half-way due to high cost of commercial fish feeds. Three months into his project, he had already depleted all his savings to buy feeds...