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‘Mama Mutere’ leaves a lasting legacy in Kakamega Forest

Kakamega, Kenya: A popular tree in Kakamega Forest fondly known as Mama Mutere has fallen after 300 years. It fell weeks ago after its rotten roots could no longer support it.

According to the forest’s research education officer, Wycliffe Okeke, the tree started showing signs of dying a few years ago when it began losing its leaves and bark but remained upright.

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