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Chesamoo Village of Mt Elgon region where locals let jumbos roam freely

Area resident Vincent Mang’ata points to a spot where a herd of elephants is grazing in Mt Elgon Forest, Bungoma County. [PHOTO: DANIEL PSIRMOI/STANDARD]

By DANIEL PSIRMOI

Bungoma County: In Chesamoo Village of Mt Elgon region, poaching cases are rare as the local community has developed quite a peculiar relationship with wildlife, particularly elephants.

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