Kenyans on social media reacted humorously after reports surfaced that eight baobab trees exported from Kilifi county to Georgia had died due to delays in transplantation The baobab trees were uprooted and exported despite opposition from local community leaders and environmentalists in Kilifi The Dendrological Park in Georgia blamed the opposition and resulting delays for the trees’ death, stating that the trees remained uprooted in unsuitable conditions for nearly two years....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Kenyans on social media are abuzz after reports that eight baobab trees that were exported to Georgia have died.
The trees were uprooted in Kilifi county despite the outcry from the local community leaders and environmentalists.
The Dendrological Park has blamed the opposition to the tree export, which led to delays in transplantation.
“As a result of delays, trees that were uprooted in 2021 did not reach Georgia until October 2023 due to artificially created obstacles. Only on November 8, 2023, were they finally planted in the soil.
Until then, the African ‘giants’ had to endure nearly two years in an uprooted state, in completely inappropriate environmental conditions, where they also lacked proper care.
Unfortunately, this stress took a toll on these unique plants, and six to seven months after being planted in Georgian soil, all eight baobab trees died,” Dendrological Park said in a statement posted on Facebook.
The baobab trees were exported from Kenya despite strong opposition from conservationists and Kaya Elders.
Conservationists argued that the export violated several international agreements Kenya had signed, while Kaya Elders, who consider the trees sacred, demanded compensation to perform rituals to appease their gods.
Gina Aladi said:
“Kama walitulipa it’s their loss. Shida ni iwe tuliwapea for free na wakujie more trees.”
Brian Momanyi Harun said:
“First they took our people as slaves, then our minerals and after that our wildlife for their amusement parks. Our trees died because that’s where mother nature draws the line.”
Annoited Faiba
Katwitwi said:
“This has made my day..instead of exporting me and many other Kenyans who are jobless you are exporting trees.”
Alexander Alex said:
“A few year ago rhinos relocated from Naks to Tsavo or Amboseli died. Nature is very well defined. Accountability is the key.”
Kipkoech Dickson said:
“Meaning they will not do business with Us anymore?”
Daniel Kasaine said:
“How much will cost the burial?”
Deo Gracious Meso
“Was it pay on delivery or on order?”
Beatriz Akoth said:
“The media has failed terribly in this, did you inform us when the trees got onto that plane that did not crash?”
Paula Kahumbu, the CEO WildlifeDirect, claimed that the ship carrying Baobab trees was spotted near Mtwapa heading towards Mombasa.
Elphic Tossi said the baobab tree, an iconic symbol of Africa’s diverse landscapes, holds great cultural, ecological, and economic significance…CONTINUE READING>>
