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Environmental activists oppose Rachel Ruto's bid to adopt Kakamega forest

First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto planted a tree during the Kakamega forest tree planting exercise at Shikuse prison on June 8, 2023. [PCS, Standard]

Environmental activists are opposed to First Lady Rachel Ruto's decision to adopt 200 hectares of Kakamega Forest land.

The Defenders Coalition is reading mischief in plans to adopt the forest and have it fenced in the guise of restoring the ecosystem.

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