On 15th of May at Bulumbi subcounty, one of the sub counties in Busia district, a group of 75 stakeholders from the National Forestry Authority, Busia district, the faith groups, the schools plus the farmers that we trained in the different livelihoods gathered for a meeting to discuss the project’s progress report: its successes, challenges and our views on how to make the project sustainable and inclusive.
This meeting would determine the future of the forest project, which aimed to preserve this natural treasure while promoting sustainable development. The great feedback we got is an assurance that the project is valued and that it is an asset to the district.
One of the highlights from the meeting was the fact that baboons have made it almost impossible for the families around the forest to grow any food let alone cook it; they eat from their gardens and from their saucepans also. The attendees advised that we involve the Vermin officer of Busia district to see to it that the farmers are helped.
