Butterfly farming now in Taita Taveta CountyCharles Mombo, a member of Chawia Youth Group, displaying butterfly pupae. Nature Kenya notes that Chawia forest is among the three remaining large forest fragments in the Taita Hills. Newly formed Chawia Youth Group that consists of 14 members rears and sells butterfly pupae as one of its core livelihood activities. Although the group’s members rear two of the Taita endemic butterflies, Mwamburi is quick to point out that they do not sell their pupae. Butterfly farming has enabled Mwamburi and his colleagues to not only earn a livelihood but also to actively advocate for conservation of Chawia forest.

Source: Standard Digital March 04, 2019 12:45 UTC