Residents of Keiyo Ward in Trans Nzoia County have initiated an environment conservation drive to help restore degraded dams in the area through planting of indigenous tree seedlings as a stop gap measure in conserving the degraded water catchment.
Speaking during a tree planting exercise of over 2000 trees at Asega dam the residents planted bamboo seedlings and other friendly species below the dam’s embankment with the view of protecting the riparian area.
The exercise supported by the County department of Environment is anticipated to restore the degraded area and support livelihoods for the local community.
Asega dam was a source of water for irrigation, fishing point for local people and a touristic scene that supported livelihoods for surrounding communities before it degraded due to wanton felling of trees.
Local leaders led by area MCA Kenney Mogush hinted that the 38,000 cubic meter dam and other nearby dams would be rehabilitated, painting smiles to community members who had been deprived of benefits from the resource due to degradation.
County Environment Officer Joseph Muse disclosed that the program would ensure community members work closely with the department of Water, Environment, Natural Resource and Climate Change to restore the lost environmental glory.
