Kenya: PS Announces Return of Controversial Shamba System Despite 3 Prior Bans

The government has announced the reintroduction of the Shamba System which will allow Kenyans to conduct farming in public forests across the country.

Forestry Principal Secretary Gitonga Mugambi made the announcement during the launch of the system in Upper Imenti Forest in Meru County, on Sunday, January 19.

According to him, this bold step will not only benefit farmers by allowing them to plant crops in the forests but also serve a bigger role in tree conservation.

“We have of course…