Nurturing nature
Kenyan communities bring once-declining mangrove forests back to life
Updated: 2025-09-09 09:54
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An environmental revival is now underway. Local communities are breathing new life into once-declining mangrove forests. This grassroots movement goes beyond mere tree planting — it is about restoring an entire ecosystem.
Residents have organized themselves into community groups, turning mangrove restoration into a source of income by establishing and maintaining mangrove nurseries. Today, more than 30 project groups are active in Marereni, involving 640 community members — 218 men and 422 women.
