950 Kenyan farmers explore potential of jatropha cultivation for biodiesel

In Kenya, the Trees for Clean Energy project is teaching 950 farmers about jatropha cultivation. The project is taking place in Kibwezi, a semi-arid region near Tsavo National Park, and expansion is planned to Kisumu, Kajiado and Kitui districts.

The Green Power East Africa jatropha biodiesel plant in Nairobi is attracting much attention from local farmers, as jatropha continues to be a hot topic across the continents.

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