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Shamba system is a bad idea that will deplete forests, experts warn

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Environmentalists have warned that reintroduction of the outlawed shamba system will deplete the already deteriorated forests.

Addressing mourners during the burial of Baringo deputy governor Charles Kipng'ok, on Saturday, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced that the government will allow Kenyans to cultivate the forests to increase food production in the country.

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