In preparation for the kick-off of the GIC Phase 2, school patrons and teachers from institutions participating in the program benefited from capacity building sessions held at various centres in the three counties of Kitui, Machakos & Embu.

“Green” teachers taking notes during the GIC capacity building exercise. The teachers are instrumental to the success of the GIC program.

The training facilitated by the sponsors KenGen Foundation, Better Globe Forestry and Bamburi Cement empowered the participants with technical knowledge on good tree nursery management, planting methods and seedling nurturing practices. They will in turn transfer the skills to the students involved in the afforestation competition.

Apart from gaining in-depth knowledge of the characteristics of the GIC tree and fruit species, participants also learnt various nursery management practices including weeding, seed propagation, pest and disease control, and best practices in sustainable water harvesting.