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Sweet potatoes to combat malnutrition in Samburu

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A resident of Samburu County admires a sweet potato plant. [Michael Saitoti, Standard]

A non-governmental organisation has embarked on an initiative to encourage the Samburu community to plant sweet potatoes.

The initiative by the Childfund-Kenya in partnership with the County Government aims to tackle malnutrition and encourage the pastoralist community to embrace farming.

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