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KMA says mangroves combat carbon emission from ships

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Women in the Maritime Sector in East and Southern Africa (WOMESA) members together with Kenya Coast Guard Service officials during a mangrove tree planting exercise in Shanzu recently. [Robert Menza, Standard]

Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has started mangrove trees planting campaign to mitigate the effects of carbon emission from ocean-going vessels (OGV).

The agency said it plans to plant an extra 100,000 mangroves in Mtongani-Kidudu, Kilifi county. The plan involves planting of 25,000 mangrove trees on 25 acres along the seashore.

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