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New fence in Imenti forest to reduce wildlife-human conflict

An elephant grid across the Meru-Ruiri tarmac road which cuts through the Imenti forest, part of Mount Kenya Forest. The grids are barriers aimed at preventing elephants from exiting the forest while allowing free human and vehicle movement. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]

Residents living next to Imenti forest have reason to smile as the construction of a fence to deter straying elephants progresses in the area.

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