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Grafted mangoes bring sweet relief to nomads

Jotham Ruto manager KVDA West Pokot County checking on cuttings for mango grafting at Wei Wei irrigation scheme in West Pokot County. [Chjristopher Kipsang, Standard]

Farmers in West Pokot are now growing grafted mangoes in a bid to cope with harsh effects of climate change and boost their incomes.

In Sigor Sub County, the Smart Harvest met a team of farmers growing grafted mangoes, pawpaws and watermelons.

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