Sustainable Living Archives - Green Heart of Kenya
January 20, 2023
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Remembering the Football Tournament, 2022
On November 29th and 30th 2023, Green Heart of Kenya partnered with local soccer organizations and teams to hold the inaugural Green Heart of Kenya Soccer tournament. What an occasion it was! We had 8 teams participating, including Takaungu United, the eventual winners of the tournament. We witnessed the vibrancy of the local community and
November 4, 2022
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Five Reasons Why We Should Plant Our Own Food, Sustainably!
A lot has been made of the worsening food situation not only in Kenya but the whole world. The debate on how to end the food crisis often ends in a duality between industrial food and organically produced food. Growing your own food, especially through regenerative agriculture is one of the best routes toward a
September 9, 2022
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Business Incubation for Job Creation
Green Heart of Kenya believes the idea of incubation is one of sustainable development forbusinesses and business people in the local community. Start-ups and young businesses oftenstruggle for capital, business advice, market development, and business culture. When you starta business, you often angle for success. Yet, at the centre of that journey is a businessdevelopment
August 12, 2022
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Planted, Growing, and Thriving
Commitment to rewilding and regeneration of the natural ecosystems in Kilifi is deeply rooted inthe vision, mission, and core values of Green Heart of Kenya. Matteo Contardo, head of therewilding unit, noted during the launch of the tree planting in May 2022 that:“Today we start the first step in a very long journey. We will
July 29, 2022
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Talk to Us: Partnerships rather than Engagement
For the past couple of months, we have engaged in an aggressive and deliberate effort to engage the community that we work with and serve in Kilifi. Our belief has always been that when we work with the community, the benefits of such a partnership far supersede any corporate social responsibility efforts we might work
July 22, 2022
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The Gateway: Affordable Property with Ready-to-Go Titles
The dream to own property in Kenya can be frustrating sometimes because property prices have increased significantly over the last 10 years. Kilifi is no different. Many plots in Kilifi have nearly doubled in price over the past 10 years, making the county one of the best upcoming real estate frontiers in Kenya. Despite the
July 5, 2022
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Why Regenerative Agriculture?
Kenya (and indeed Africa) is still a predominantly agricultural economy and a majority of families rely on nature for their livelihood from raw materials, food and materials for shelter. However, farming practices continue to threaten the long-term sustainability of nature and its ability to sustain the population. The use of industrial fertilisers, for example, is
June 17, 2022
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Breaking Ground: Green Heart Infrastructure
This month, we celebrate the completion of the first part of the infrastructure for the Green Heart of Kenya: the road network. The construction of the roads was launched on 20th March 2022, flagged off by Lachie Gordon, the MD of the company. In a meeting with internal staff, the MD noted that the milestone
May 13, 2022
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A sustainable Industry-Craft and Art
Kilifi is growing as a tourist destination and an attractive business location for local small and medium-sized businesses. We believe that small businesses and industries should be supported by not only availing a market but also a conducive space to operate and carry out their activities. Our commercial and industrial space provides just that. Located
February 3, 2022
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A Blend of Nature and Luxury
While the benefits of gated communities have been well communicated, the upside of living close to nature with a blend of luxury and access to social and entertainment amenities has often been ignored. The Green Heart Village provides an opportunity for you to live in a luxurious home, perfectly located close to the Takaungu Creek,
