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West Kenya farmers seeks value addition on medicinal herbs

The Kakamega forest in Western Kenya is a world class biodiversity hotspot that attracts hundreds of nature lovers keen to sample its ambience and beauty on any given day.

Adjacent to the vast forest that is home to rare plant species, a farmer's conservation group has pitched tent to engage in planting and processing of medicinal herbs for domestic and regional market.

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