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Mau leads in forest fires and illegal activities, Environment CS warns

Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The country has recorded 180 forest fire incidences in the past two months, according to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change.

Between December and February, forest fire incidences have been on the rise with forests within the Mau forest complex taking the lead. Forests in Central highlands and the Western region rank second and third in forest fire incidences.

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