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Thirsty fields: Mt Kenya's battle for water as rivers dry, glaciers diminish

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A security officer at the source of Ngare Ndare River in Ngare Ndare forest on Mt Kenya ecosystem. [Mactilda Mbenywe, Standard]

River Ngare Ndare, a lifeline winding its way through sheer rock facades and rolling hills, shimmers in striking hues of turquoise blue and vivid green.

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