Murang'a County launches tree planting initiative for indigenous and medicinal species - March 2026

The Murang'a County has launched an ambitious new initiative focused on planting indigenous and medicinal trees. Efforts to restore the indigenous forest in Nandi South have commenced following reports that indicate a significant decline in the population of monkeys. Meanwhile, residents of Sweetwaters in Laikipia County are expressing deep concern over persistent daily invasions by elephants, which have caused significant crop destruction for the past two years.