RESIDENTS IN THE COAST REGION TO BENEFIT FROM MAJOR MANGROVE RESTORATION DRIVE

BY PATIENCE SAMBA


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Residents in the Coast region are set to benefit greatly from a major mangrove restoration drive worth KSh 50 million, aimed at rehabilitating more than 600 kilometres of coastline. The initiative is expected to create jobs, empower women, and support communities that have long been neglected.

The project comes at a time when the government is pushing to increase Kenya’s forest cover to 10%, with mangroves playing a key role in protecting coastal ecosystems and boosting the blue economy.

Speaking in Mombasa during the launch of the multi-billion-shilling mangrove restoration programme at Mkupe BMU, Albert Mwamburi from Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani (JKP) welcomed the project, saying it will bring social and economic transformation to coastal communities. He emphasized that women and other vulnerable groups will now be included and stand to gain directly from the conservation work.

At the same time, Asharami Synaji assured locals that the project will provide 100% job opportunities to community members, ensuring they play a central role in the restoration process.

Meanwhile, more than 16 Beach Management Units (BMUs) along Kenya’s coast are expected to benefit, boosting local participation and ownership in environmental conservation.


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