Dunia Bora
Project Overview
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About
Dunia Bora turns a resilient desert plant into a powerful tool for climate and economic regeneration. By processing cactus into antioxidant-rich food, biodegradable biopolymers, and compost for soil restoration, the project addresses food insecurity, plastic waste, and land degradation in arid regions. Rooted in circular economy principles, it empowers local communities with scalable, sustainable income streams. This approach redefines the value of underused natural resources and offers a replicable model for building regenerative industries in drylands
Team
Careen Jepchirchir
Professor Peter Kioni
Supervising Professor
Vincent Muhoro
Vincent Muhoro is the Founder and Executive Director of Dunia Bora, turning Kenya’s invasive cactus—long seen as waste—into high-value food and fashion products. By pioneering cactus-based juice, jams, and plant-based leather, his work connects food security with sustainable materials in a way few enterprises globally attempt. With a background in Media and Communications and studies in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Vincent leads a movement that reframes climate threats into economic opportunities, positioning Africa at the forefront of circular innovation.
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