Butterfly farming in Kenya

The World

Around the world, people visit butterfly exhibits and museums to learn about the important role these insects play in the environment. But where do these butterflies come from? Near the Arabuko-Sokoke forest along Kenya’s coast, farmers are breeding butterflies for export abroad. They say it’s helping to conserve their environment. The World’s Africa Correspondent Halima Gikandi reports from Kilifi County.

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