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Wild animals at Aberdare Forest on a section bordering Riru Village in Kieni West, Nyeri county on October 5, 2023. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

In the picturesque village of Riru, nestled in the Kieni West region, the sun reaches its zenith as 58-year-old farmer Chrispus Karue continues his daily toil in the lush maize fields.

The embrace of the formidable Aberdare Forest Mountains, their cold breath touching the landscape, serves as a constant reminder of nature's profound power.

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