Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has urged residents across Kwale County, especially those living in arid areas of Kinango, Samburu, and Lungalunga, to plant more trees as a way to combat the ongoing drought affecting those regions.
Speaking during an inspection tour of the Ganze dam water project at Ganze Village in Matuga Constituency, Achani emphasized the importance of collaboration between the residents and the County government in the fight against climate change and the solution for water shortages.
“In order to do away with the water challenges facing some parts of the County, we must plant more trees. I therefore expect everyone of us to take the responsibility of restoring our land.” Said Achani.
The Governor also led the planting of 10,000 tree seedlings, including, Casuarina, arborea and mango trees.
Achani noted that the completion of the Ganze dam excavation project which included installation of solar panels, livestock water points, water kiosks, and distribution of the seedlings, are part of her government’s efforts to ensure that drought becomes a thing of the past in the county.
“My administration is committed to ensure that the issue of drought is dealt with effectively.” She said.
Over the past years, Kwale’s arid areas of Kinango, Samburu and LungaLunga majorly relied on relief food for survival due to the harsh dry conditions which affected the agricultural sector in the regions.
In an effort to overcome the situation, the County constructed over 20 water dams, which provides enough water for irrigation, livestock and for domestic uses.
Nyalani Dam in Kinango Ward, Nuru Dam (Puma), Mtaa dam (Mwavumbo), Mwakalanga (Mwereni), Chikwakwani ( Kasemeni) and Bang’a Dam in Kinango Sub-County are examples of water dams supporting agriculture in the region.
