Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has launched a model village fruit tree nursery at Kiamewri Primary school in Meru County, that will enhance growing of more trees in the region and especially in schools.
The exercise spearheaded by Forestry Director of economic planning Lawrence Muthamia is aimed at enhancing realization of the model village concept, that is touted to fast track the achievement of 30 percent forest cover by 2032.
He said the Nursery is a flagship demonstration and capacity-building center that will serve as a hub for training and demonstration across the pilot counties, with the vision of scaling the model nationally.
Muthamia told KNA that he is working closely with the KFS in Meru County who are expected to provide transport logistics and technical guidance in the entire exercise.
“This initiative supports Meru County’s broader agroforestry and reforestation agenda under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and Kenya Vision 2030, and begins with 30 priority schools. It is designed to catalyze greening efforts across learning institutions, households, community lands, and public spaces,” said Muthamia.
He added that the Model Village is more than a concept, a divine strategy to revolutionize economies, restore families, and transform villages into centers of prosperity and purpose.
“Our journey towards economic independence is unfolding, and I declare with conviction that this is the mystery of God’s work in our time,” said Muthamia.
Last week, Muthamia in the company of representatives from the Meru Governor’s Office, National Government Administration Officers, community members, and religious leaders visited Kiamweri and its adjacent institutions where they planted agroforestry and fruit trees, as well as laying the foundation for a comprehensive sustainability and mentorship framework involving students, teachers, school management, and both county and national government agencies.
“We have continued to mobilize the community to advance the Model Village Agenda, even as we prepare to extend this transformative mission to Turkana and Marsabit by the end of this week under the same thematic approach,” said Muthamia.
By Dickson Mwiti
