This is unlike the highly organised and formalised gum and resin trade in neighbouring countries, notably Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia. This was through the establishment of its flagship project - the Wajir Gum and Resin Factory. “The gum and resins project is an important step towards organised production and marketing of gums and resins from the area. Residents who have already ventured into the gum and resin trade attest to its profitability. However, even as ENNDA looks to expand Kenya’s involvement in the gum and resin trade, ENNDA Board Chairman Mohamed Liban expresses concern over the growing threat facing the indigenous trees.

Source: Standard Digital September 15, 2020 09:11 UTC