However, this activity has not been started there yet. Activities of trees, soil and water conservation are better than in most parts of the country. This has raised the living standards of the people as these resources are used sustainably reducing the time used to fetch firewood, water and raise crops. Mixed farming is a common practice in the area. This diversifies farm production reducing the amount of money used to purchase family needs which is diverted to other uses like paying school fees.
Adult education is taken positively by both men and women in the area.
This has raised their living standards and willingness to work together for common goals. The government workers in Taita Taveta work with the local communities and not for them. The community participation is ensured which has led to better implementation of projects in the area and which are of priority to the communities. There is a lot of unity among the Taita community members and they are able to carry out development projects by themselves without having to wait for external assistance. The fish farmers were advised to keep duck on their pond as a way of incorporating air into the water as they swim and as a source of manure to fertilize the ponds.