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Kenya's Green Gold: Laura Koech on Bamboo's Untapped Potential for Climate Resilience
Laura Koech, a Yale University alumna, shares her inspiring journey into the world of bamboo, sparked by its innovative use in construction which she witnessed in China.
Getting in touch with a bamboo expert at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), further set her ambition to unlock the potential of this useful resource in Kenya.
Her project focuses on cultivating bamboo both individually and in collaboration with farmers in the Kuresoi South Subcounty, a significant area within the vital Mau Forest water catchment area.
Laura highlights the advantages and features of bamboo, particularly its effectiveness in water filtration on riparian land and its ability to thrive even in degraded soil ...
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