The Wambugu Apple variety cultivation has been introduced in Kangema Constituency to boost the local economy and contribute to sustainable agriculture.
The initiative will not only contribute to environmental conservation by supporting the government's goal of increasing the forest cover through planting 15.9 billion trees by 2032 but will also open up the area economically especially with the completion of the MauMau roads.
Known for its versatility and robust nature, the Wambugu apple, while rich in nutritional value, cuts down on the need for excessive use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.
Speaking during the apples planting and training exercise for teachers and parents of Grade 7 and 8 pupils at Mukarara Primary school, Kangema Member of Parliament, Peter Kihungi, observed that the initiative was a step towards a greener, more food secure and an economically empowered society.
