NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7 – Tatu City has partnered with ForestFoods’, an agroforestry farming firm, to grow carbon-neutral organic produce in the 5,000-acre special economic zone (SEZ).
ForestFoods’ first farm in Tatu City, located next to Crawford International School, integrates plants and forestry to promote a healthier, sustainable, clean food supply that contributes to reforestation, climate change mitigation, and ecosystem restoration.
“Our farm in Tatu City is a remarkable example of how modern cities can embrace sustainable agriculture to enhance their environment, economy, and quality of life,” said Sven Verwiel, Managing Director of ForestFoods.
“Our mission is to transform the agricultural landscape in East Africa and beyond while addressing food insecurity and environmental challenges.”
Syntropic agroforestry imitates ecological succession, which is nature’s way of restoring land from barren to fertile.
It achieves this by growing a diverse range of fruits, nuts, vegetables, timber, and livestock in the same production area.
“ForestFoods’ partnership with Tatu City aligns perfectly with our vision of harmonious coexistence between sustainable urban development and nature,” said Perminas Marisi, Head of City Management at Tatu City.
“We are delighted that residents, schools and businesses in Tatu City and the region can now access nutrient-dense and beyond-organic farm produce at their doorstep.”
Currently, more than 9,000 people work at more than 75 businesses in the SEZ, including Dormans, Copia, Cooper K-Brands, Grit Real Estate Income Group, Twiga Foods, Freight Forwarders Solutions, Friendship Group, Davis & Shirtliff, Kenya Wine Agencies Limited, and Roast by Carnivore.
Crawford International School and Nova Pioneer educate more than 3,500 students daily, and more than 4,000 people live in Unity Homes apartments and the Kijani Ridge premier neighborhood.
