Kenya commits to conserve Mau Forest complex; the source of the Mara River

Speaking during the 14th Mara Day celebrations, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Eric Muuga, said the government remains dedicated to restoring the Mau Forest, the source of the Mara River. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.k..

✨ Key Highlights

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tanzania for protecting the Mara River Basin, with a focus on restoring the Mau Forest, the river's source.

Over 21,600 hectares of forest land have been reclaimed, and over 21 million indigenous tree seedlings planted in the Mau Forest restoration program.
Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Eric Muuga highlighted increased water levels in local rivers as a direct result of restoration efforts.
A scientific conference held before the 14th Mara Day celebrations produced 11 recommendations, including joint transboundary water monitoring and strengthened collaboration among stakeholders for conservation.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Capital News

📰 Read Full Article

Related News

business2w ago

Kenya Forest Service takes over Karura fees, CFA raises concern

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has unilaterally taken over all gate collections at Karura Forest, a move that has sparked concern from the Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) Community Forest Association.

Capital Business

📰 Read Full Story

Video

Kenya marks 15 years of the Constitution

Citizen TV (Youtube)

2w ago

top4d ago

Mara River is key to tourism, Lake Victoria Commission CEO says

The Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) is urging Kenya and Tanzania to collaborate on protecting the Mara River ecosystem, emphasizing its critical role in tourism and regional development. This call comes ahead of the 14th Mara Day celebrations scheduled for September 15th in Tanzania, highlighting the river's importance for the annual Great Migration and tourism revenue.

Capital News

📰 Read Full Story

Video

Sengwer community and Kenya Forestry Service join hands in Embobut Forest conservation efforts

KTN News (Youtube)

1d ago

business4d ago

UBA commits Sh20.5bn to Kenya’s Roads Levy Fund

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has committed $150 million (Sh20.5 billion) to Kenya’s Roads Levy Securitisation Programme, providing a significant boost to the Sh175 billion infrastructure plan that aims to revive over 580 stalled road projects.

Capital Business

📰 Read Full Story