Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) Explain the rationale behind the ban on maize cultivati…

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The Member for Elgeyo Marakwet (Hon. Caroline Ng’elechei, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry: - Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) Explain the rationale behind the ban on maize cultivation in Plantation Establishment and Livelihood Improvement Scheme (PELIS) areas? (ii) Explain why there is a massive decrease in forest cover percentage in Elgeyo Marakwet County despite the ban on maize cultivation under PELIS? (iii) Explain the pros and cons of maize cultivation under the PELIS system, and clarify whether the area residents can revert to the initial maize cultivation in PELIS areas?

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