TARDA PARTNERS WITH THE OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY TO ADVANCE THE 15B TREES INITIATIVE.
Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority, under the leadership of our Managing Director Mr. Liban Roba Duba, was honoured to launch a transformative collaboration with the Office of the First Lady Kenya under the MaMa Doing Good, led by Mr. Arnold Kipchumba.
This partnership aims to scale up the production and distribution of fruit tree seedlings across the country—aligning directly with H.E. President William Ruto’s directive to plant 15 billion trees, including 5 billion fruit trees, as a dual strategy to increase Kenya’s forest cover to 30% and strengthen food security.
Fruit trees offer a unique solution that sits at the intersection of climate action, economic empowerment, and household resilience. Through this initiative, TARDA is taking decisive steps to:
- Expand access to quality fruit tree seedlings
- Restore degraded landscapes using productive species
- Boost household income and food supply
- Strengthen community resilience to climate change
We sincerely thank Her Excellency the First Lady and her team for their visionary leadership and shared dedication to uplifting communities across Kenya. TARDA is committed to driving this agenda—not only as an implementing agency, but as a dedicated partner in Kenya’s green and inclusive transformation. This is how we grow a greener, stronger, and more food-secure Kenya—seed by seed, step by step.
