Machakos Drylands Tree Nursery

Mua Hills, Machakos

Drought-tolerant indigenous species nursery for ASAL restoration across eastern and southern Kenya.

KFSCommunity

Owner

Esther Mueni Mutua

Founded

2011

Capacity

540,000 / year

Reg. No

KE/NURS/2011/0356

Indigenous

Baobab

Adansonia digitata

Height: 30-60cm

Maturity: 6-12 months

Stock: 1,100

Uses: Iconic

KES 240

Fruit

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica

Height: 30-60cm

Maturity: 6-12 months

Stock: 4,200

Uses: Fruit

KES 130

Indigenous

Mukau

Melia volkensii

Height: 30-60cm

Maturity: 6-12 months

Stock: 18,000

Uses: Timber

KES 75

Medicinal

Neem

Azadirachta indica

Height: 30-60cm

Maturity: 6-12 months

Stock: 12,000

Uses: Pesticide

KES 65