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Sh1.7 billion project backs local fight against land degradation

By David Njaaga | 8mos ago

New initiative seeks to boost land restoration and climate resilience in Kenya.[File, Standard]

A Sh1.7 billion initiative has been launched to restore degraded land, create jobs and boost climate resilience.

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