Government to issue title deeds in Mau, Aberdares

Mau evicties inside there make shift made of leaves and polythene bags at Kipchoge trading center in Mau forest on May 2,2015. [PHOTO:KIPSANG JOSEPH/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's four-year strategic plan, the Government wants to secure the country's water towers, particularly the Aberdares and Mau forest which could contribute to earnings of up to Sh167 billion.

This benefit could go to the communities that depend solely on waters from the two areas to carry out their economic activities, mainly agriculture. Currently, there are 48 water towers.

About 30 new water towers are yet to be gazetted.