On this episode of The Organic Guy Podcast, Hosting Tommaso Menini, Co-founder and Managing Director of the African Agency for Arid Resources Limited (Agar Ltd) was a pleasure. Agar Ltd is an award-winning company that sources high-quality resins and essential oils like gum Arabic, frankincense, and myrrh from Kenya's arid regions. Under their brand, Jua by Agar, they promote sustainable development and economic empowerment in communities across Turkana, Wajir, Isiolo, and Marsabit.
In this episode, we dive into 🌍 Tommaso’s journey from Italy to settling in Northern Kenya. 🌱 How Agar ensures sustainable harvesting of these resources. 💡 The private sector's role in supporting sustainable development compared to NGOs and government agencies. 📈 Stories of life-changing impacts on families working with Agar. 🚀 Are entrepreneurs born or bred? 🍝 And, of course, we had some fun talking about his favorite dish—pasta! 🍽️
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The Hidden Treasures in Kenya’s Arid Lands w/ Tommaso Menini