Critically evaluate the role of Indigenous Knowledge in environmental management in Kenya, citing five specific examples.

UCC 104: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, DISTANCE LEARNING MODE

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The Constitution of Kenya (2010) seeks to “protect and enhance intellectual property in, and indigenous knowledge of, biodiversity and the genetic resources of the communities”. In the light of this statement, critically evaluate the role of Indigenous Knowledge in environmental management in Kenya, citing five specific examples.