×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Kefri needs Sh22 billion to eradicate mathenge tree

Mathenge plant at Nalepo village in Marigat, Baringo County. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (Kefri) requires Sh10 billion to implement the national Prosopis Juliflora (Mathenge) Management Plan in eight counties.

Kefri Deputy Director James Ndufa said that the plan which started in 2023 was expected to run for 10 years.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in