State to issue title deeds for Mau, Aberdares water towers

Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Regional Development Authorities Cabinet Secretary Professor Judi Wakhungu(left) with Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA) Chairman Isaac Kalua during the official launch of the KWTA strategic plan and status report.[PHOTO: ANGELA MAINA/STANDARD]

All land on gazetted water catchment areas will soon be issued with title deeds by the government.

As part of Kenya Water Tower Agency four year strategic plan, the government wants to secure the country's water towers, particularly the Aberdares and Mau forest which are said to have an economic impact of over Sh167 billion.