Saku, Marsabit County
Friday , May 10, 2024
McCreadie Andias
Kenyans encroaching reparian reserves have been ordered to immediately vacate the areas or face forced government eviction, Interior CS Prof Kithure Kindiki said on Friday during a national tree growing exercise in Marsabit County.
The CS Noted that so far 181,000 people who had constructed shelters and were living near the Nairobi Rivers Corridor have been relocated by the government.
The CS further noted that all persons living in Government forests must also vacate immediately, including those who have acquired title deeds irregularly and unlawfully.
“We consider climate change and its devastating effects as a National security threat. We must reclaim our environment by growing enough trees for ecological sustainability.” The CS noted.
The CS joined residents in Saku, Marsabit County to plant trees as part of the National Tree Growing Programme.
