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Kefri needs Sh22 billion to eradicate mathenge tree

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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.

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