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How Maiyanat community is restoring their land from invasive cactus species

Invasive cactus species

In Laikipia County, situated on the Equator in the former Rift Valley Province, lies a unique community land known as Maiyanat.

In 2016, Maiyanat underwent a significant transformation when the Government enacted the Community Land Act, granting local communities legal ownership of their communal lands. However, despite this milestone, the region faces a pressing challenge: the invasion of cactus plants, which severely impacts the livelihoods of its residents.

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