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Kaimosi: The 'sacred' forest where wicked dare not step in

Locals cut down trees near one of the 54 indigenous forests in Kalwani village alongside Tiriki forest in Vihiga County. [Mumo Munuve, Standard]

It is a hot afternoon and four elderly men are seen walking stealthily inside Kaimosi forest. You may think they are searching for prey. 

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