Lobby Condemns Unregulated Charcoal Burning and Encroachment in Kenya
Kenya Forests Working Group has condemned the encroachment of Mau Forest.
The KFWG coordinator Jackson Bambo said unregulated charcoal burning, conversion of forest land to agricultural use and weak government policies have been major causes of deforestation in Mau.
“Kenya is already water scarce and facing the difficulties with a growing population and climate change. We cannot afford to lose one square foot of forest cover," he said during a sensitization program with the local communities neighboring the largest water tower.
Mary Beth Koeth