×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Simotwet: Kipsigis' rare tree

Simotwet: Kipsigis' rare tree

The fig tree is a revered tree among the Kipsigis community.

Locals refer to it as Simotwet which means twin or twins. It is so called because it is very rare to find the tree growing as a single trunk but it normally branches some feet or metres above the ground.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in