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Commissioner threatens to stop ‘Shamba’ system

County Commissioner Mohamed Maalim addresses the Press at Cheptais sub-county. [PHOTO:TITUS OTEBA/STANDARD]

County Commissioner Mohamed Maalim has issued a six-month ultimatum for residents to enhance tree planting in the forest or he disbands the shamba system.

Speaking in Cheptais sub-county on Wednesday, Maalim said the Mt Elgon eco-system continues to be destroyed yet the Government has allowed residents to cultivate in the forest as they plant trees.

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