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Sh1 billion project banks on farmers to protect water

Water pan constructed in Maragua to harvest run-off water. [Photo:James Mwangi]

Farmers whose activities touch on the Upper-Tana River Basin are being taught on new ways to conserve the environment.

An NGO that spearheads conservation efforts has invested Sh1 billion raised through a public-private partnership to offer incentives to farmers involved in water and soil saving initiatives.

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