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Locals join new effort to reforest Maragoli Hills

Rev Julius Weche of AKAD Education group-Africa with Ambassador Yvonne Khamati, Deputy Head of Mission Kenyan Embassy to Somalia during tree planting exercise at Maragoli hills. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

The national government, in partnership with Vihiga County and environmental conservation players have embarked on an ambitious project to protect Maragoli Hills Forest. Locals are also actively involved in the initiative meant to reclaim the once huge water catchment area.

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