The residents of the Tana River District have embraced the 10,000 hectare Jatropha project and are raising their voices in support of Bedford Biofuels against Nature Kenya, an environmental organization trying to oppose the project.  Bedford has met all the requirements to get approval from NEMA including a feasibility study and an Environmental Impact assessment.  The Tana River residents have seen how neighboring community, Pekatoni, has benefited from Jatropha biofuel produced on small farms in the Lamu area for the last 2 years.  The Tana River District is one of the poorest  regions in the coast province and has no stable income for the community.  The biggest benefit to locals will be the opportunities that will be created through employment.
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