Farming for the Future – How the Chagga Adapt to Climate Change
Two weeks ago, we explored the history and beauty of the Chagga people’s kihamba homegardens on Mount Kilimanjaro. This week, we look ahead — to see how this tradition is evolving in a changing world. For the Chagga people of Mount Kilimanjaro, farming isn’t just work — it’s a legacy. The kihamba homegarden system has […]
Chagga Homegardens – A Living Legacy on the Slopes of Kilimanjaro
High on the fertile slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Chagga people have cultivated an ingenious farming tradition for centuries — the kihamba homegarden system. At first glance, a kihamba might look like a lush tangle of greenery, but look closer and you’ll see a carefully layered design: towering timber and firewood trees, shady banana plants, […]