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September 22, 2026
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Research unveils economic value of invasive 'mathenge' shrub

Research unveils economic value of invasive 'mathenge' shrub

Research by the University of Nairobi and VSF Suisse finds that invasive mathenge can provide livestock feed, fuel and construction materials...

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A new study on the invasive shrub Prosopis juliflora, known locally as "mathenge," has revealed its potential economic value amidst growing threats to northern Kenya's communities and ecosystems.

  • The research highlights the shrub's potential benefits, including use in livestock feed, while acknowledging its uncontrolled spread.
  • Livestock and environmental officers from Isiolo and Samburu counties are being trained on processing mathenge for animal feed.
  • The study serves as a crucial step in understanding and managing this invasive species that poses significant ecological and socio-economic challenges.

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