Narok - Local tree seedling traders in Narok Central Sub County are experiencing a boom in business as residents rush to purchase seedlings during the current rainy season. Showers of rainfall are expected to continue throughout the county until the end of the year.

According to Kenya News Agency, a tree seedling trader, there has been a significant increase in customers visiting her nursery beside the Narok River. Most customers prefer fruit trees like avocados, oranges, and paw paws, as well as ornamental trees for their homes. Meitamei noted that she sells between 50 to 100 fruit seedlings in a day, primarily to individuals, schools, churches, and government institutions.

Another trader, Jane Wangari, explained that the prices of seedlings range from Sh30 to Sh100 depending on the type. She mentioned that grafted avocado species like Hass and Fuerte command higher prices compared to other varieties.

Christopher Sankale, a resident of Narok town, cited multiple benefits as the reason for his purchase of both ornamental and fruit trees. In his words, trees serve not just as decoration but also offer shade and supplemental nutrition through their fruits.

In a broader context, Narok County Commissioner Isaac Masinde revealed that the county has planted over four million trees this year. He urged residents to continue planting more trees during this rainy season to assist the government in achieving a goal of 15 billion trees within the next decade.