In the face of climate uncertainty, degraded landscapes, and dwindling agricultural returns, it is tempting to view Kenya’s drylands as barren, hopeless spaces. Yet in Kitui’s semi-arid heartland, a different story is unfolding, one of restoration, resilience, and regeneration. At the centre of this story stands nature-based solution practices (agroforestry).
This is an integrated system approach of a carefully selected mix of 50 indigenous and other locally adaptable plant species to survive and thrive in harsh dryland conditions. These are not just trees but catalysts for a new model of farming and rural prosperity.
