A fire that ravaged Cherab and Garbatulla sub-counties in Isiolo for nine days has finally been contained.
In a statement on Sunday, Interior Security Principal Secretary (PS) Raymond Omollo confirmed that the inferno had destroyed approximately 2,500 hectares of forest. "The various emergency teams have done a commendable job.
They managed to completely contain the fires yesterday and are now monitoring the situation," said Omollo.
The PS also issued a stern warning to locals against reckless lighting of fires, stating that legal action would be taken against anyone found responsible.
