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Rigathi Gachagua says in shamba system, people will plant trees and take care of forests

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DP Rigathi Gachagua presents a trophy to Kenya Industrial Estates Chair Muthoni Kimani and Director Parmain ole Narikae during the Nairobi ASK 2022 International Trade Fair. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended his statement on the government's intention to allow farmers plant crops in the forests.

Gachagua said his statement on return of shamba system was misunderstood and that he meant that the government will work with farmers to plant and nurture trees as they tend to their crops in the forest reserves.

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