Subsistence agriculture by smallholders in rural areas is the main driver of deforestation and degradation in the Congo Basin. Other factors include road construction and settlements, which accelerate land clearing.
Kenya Airways entry into Precision Air business started in 2003 when Kenyan Carrier acquired 49 percent shareholding in the company leaving 51 percent shares under the control of Precision Air founder, Michael Shirima.
Other than owning land in the area, the residents claim that it was actually their fathers and grandfathers are the ones who donated plots for the construction of Kilimanjaro International Airport.
The ElimuPi creates a portable educational hotspot which gives access to thousands of educational resources without the need for an internet connection.