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August 8, 2026
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Kimtai urges stronger community participation in forest conservation

Kimtai urges stronger community participation in forest conservation

Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has called for increased community involvement in forest conservation, emphasising that sustainable management must be linked to improved livelihoods. Speaking at Saboti Forest Station in Mt. Elgon during an engagement with members of the C..

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Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has urged for stronger community participation in forest conservation, emphasizing that sustainable forest management should be directly linked to improved livelihoods for local populations.

  • Sustainable forest management offers opportunities in ecotourism and agricultural value chains to boost household incomes.
  • Key individuals involved include Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai and Dr Deborah Mlongo Barasa, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry.
  • The initiative, supported by the Kenya Forest Service and Community Forest Associations, aims to increase tree planting and enhance community involvement in forest conservation in areas like Mt. Elgon.

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