A consortium of single mothers, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and the youth have partnered to augment the government tree growing initiative through mangrove ecosystem conservation in Dongu Kundu. The mangrove ecosystem in Dongo Kundu was adversely affected by the construction of the Sh22 billion Dongo Kundu bypass which entails the construction of bridges and a viaduct and the establishment of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in a 3000-acre land. The environmentalists brave the muddy waters below the Mteza Bridge which is 97.
6 per cent complete to plant 2500 mangrove propagules (seedlings). Faith Mureithi, Chairlady Nyumba ya Mumbi Women Dancers, a group that promotes the national heritage and Kikuyu heritage through dances said they have heeded the President’s call for organisations to join hands with the government in tree growing. “We have borne the brunt of climate change.
We have witnessed adverse effects of sun during sunny days and if it is rain it causes devastating effects as witnessed recently where many people lost their lives and properties,” said Mureithi. “We have decided to unite and plant trees. Tree planting has enormous benefits especially these mangroves that prevent soil erosion by controlling the force of sea waves, it is also the breeding ground for fishes, provides a clean environment, and the local community also produces honey as an income generating venture,” she added.
The groups lauded the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) for supporting the t.