In Rwanda's Kicukiro district, at least 2,500 agro forestry trees donated by a hotel, were planted during a joint activity undertaken by residents, hotel staff and local leaders.
Charles Muia, Serena Hotel's country manager in Rwanda, said the orange and mango trees were expected to increase fruits on the market as well as household incomes. They expect to be able to purchase the fruits in two years time.
"At the time Serena started working in Rwanda; we used to import such fruits. We have been encouraging and training people on how to produce more crops and we no longer import."
Muia added: "Our staff follow up on planted trees to ensure their protection and conservation and plans are underway to plant 10,000 agro forestry trees in Musanze in collaboration with community."
The hotel plans to plant 50,000 trees of different species countrywide in line with environment conservation by end of April.
