In Kenya, Prosopis juliflora was introduced between mid-1970 to 1980s into dryland areas to minimize deforestation, desertification and fuelwood shortages. However, this aggressive species invades about 500-1300ha per year causing land use and land cover (LULC) losses of grasslands, woodlands, cropland and settlements (Mbaabu et al., 2019; Ng et al., 2017). On the other hand, Prosopis presents an opportunity for sustainable charcoal from the estimated 40 million tonnes of utilizable biomass that would fill the 55% deficit faced in the country (MEWNR, 2013). A study was conducted in Baringo County under the Governing Multifunctional Landscapes (GML) project implemented by ICRAF and CIFOR and supported by EU. This write up presents part of projects work that aimed at establishing the evolution of people's perceptions on Prosopis, gender roles in its management and associated benefits and challenges. The study used Focused Group Discussions (FGD), seasonal and livelihood calendars, participatory visioning and mapping and training of trainers delivered in partnership with KEFRI. A total of 32 participants participated drawn from charcoal producer associations in Baringo, Ministry of Agriculture, Schools and Local artisans. The perceptions have shifted from positive when it was first introduced in 1975 to negative after facing a myriad of challenges attributed to the species. Some of these challenges include loss of crop and pastureland, human physical injuries caused by Prosopis thorns, loss of native tree species, flooding, human settlements displacement, increased malaria cases and loss of wildlife habitat. In the last decade the community started to appreciate the value Prosopis mainly because of its provisioning of wood for charcoal, firewood, timber and fencing materials for household use and income generation, employment opportunities along charcoal value chain and ecosystem services such as reduced soil erosion, shade and wind breaking.