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Governors call for law to eliminate eucalyptus trees

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Eucalyptus tree plantation in Uasin Gishu County, June 6, 2023. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

Three governors from Lake Region Economic Bloc have called for stringent laws to help eliminate eucalyptus trees in a bid to save dying rivers.

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai, Hillary Barchok (Bomet) and Simba Arati (Kisii) said several rivers in the lake region were on their deathbed due to the tree species that use a lot of water.

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