In a move aimed at restoring over 500 schemes of wetlands across Bomet County, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), the county government, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), and the national government administration have launched a massive wetland reclamation campaign in the region.
The initiative is set to restore wetlands that have been encroached upon, with focus on the expansive Cheptuiyet-Saoset Wetland in Isaik Sub-location, spanning 10 kilometres and extending to Kericho County.
Speaking during a sensitization baraza in the area, Bomet County Director of Environment-NEMA Samwel Nganga, underscored the urgency of the initiative, citing that over 5,000 wetland schemes were at risk, with nearly 50% already converted into pastureland.
He appealed to residents sitting on land designated as wetlands, water catchment and riparian areas to willingly ease off and let the government agencies guide in their restoration for posterity. "We are committed to ensuring that environmental laws are fully enforced.
