The government has announced the reintroduction of the Shamba System which will allow Kenyans to conduct farming in public forests across the country.
Forestry Principal Secretary Gitonga Mugambi made the announcement during the launch of the system in Upper Imenti Forest in Meru County, on Sunday, January 19.
According to him, this bold step will not only benefit farmers by allowing them to plant crops in the forests but also serve a bigger role in tree conservation. "We have of course introduced the same in other parts of the country in Nyandarua, Nakuru, Kericho, and now we are here and we will reach every part of this country to ensure that our forests remain forests as we conserve them," he stated.
President William Ruto greeting farmers in Meru on Saturday April 22, 2023.
