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Israeli Ambassador to Kenya Gideon Behar (left) and Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau (right) inspect some of the crops at the Mount Carmel Convent Farm in Lavington, Nairobi [Nanjinia Wamuswa, Standard]
Until three years ago, Mount Carmel Convent Farm produced only passion fruit for the Sisters’ consumption. However, the Sisters realised that the high-value 0.9-acre farm was not being fully utilised, despite its potential to produce a wider variety of crops and generate greater benefits.
They resolved to establish a diversified model farm to supply food for the Sisters and the surrounding community, while selling any surplus in nearby markets to generate income for the convent.
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