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Communities, agencies unite to restore Kenya's vital water tower

Members of Original Ogiek Tinet Herbalists self Help group on February 27, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Under the towering canopy of South West Mau Forest, Daudi Maritim carefully inspects newly planted seedlings at Trigoi-an area once stripped bare by illegal logging and encroachment.

His eyes scan the vast, flourishing landscape, where young trees now stand as a testament to nature's resilience. The air is crisp, filled with the scent of damp earth and rustling leaves.

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