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A bandit's haven offers hope to residents near conservancy

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Ms Sveva Gallmann, a director at Muktan Conservancy formerly known as Laikipia Nature Conservancy speaks to the media at the bee keeping project that has so far benefited over 1000 residents. [James Munyeki, Standard]

Ironically, sometimes the most beautiful, pristine and remote natural places in the Rift Valley often host the worst human beings.

The gorges, dark and tangled forests provide cover, and a safe haven for bandits. So it was with Mukutan Conservancy, formerly known as Laikipia Nature Conservancy in Laikipia County.

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