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A JOURNEY ROOTED IN MAU FOREST

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I grew up hearing about Mau Forest. At the time, it was the most talked-about forest in Kenya but always for the wrong reasons. Tree felling, eviction of forest dwellers, irregular land allocations, expanding farms, and even the introduction of a tea plantation said to be linked to President Moi made Mau a constant headline. … Read more

From the slums of Nairobi to growing a honey venture

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In 2021, when the world was still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty, misfortunes, and confusion, two women crossed paths in the most unexpected way. Diana Musa, now the Product Manager of our honey venture, and I, Sarah Anupi, Founder of Planet Plus Kenya, met at a hairdressing class sponsored by the … Read more