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Lawyer sues state to protect drying rivers and vulnerable wetlands

Some of the eucalyptus trees planted along Esise River in Borabu Sub-county, Nyamira. [Eric Abuga, Standard]

A lawyer has moved to court to compel the government to map out and gazette swamps and marshlands to save them from further degradation.

Lawyer Wilfred Omariba Moseti wants the court to direct relevant ministries to develop frameworks for an amendment to the Forest and Chiefs Act so as to empower Kenya Forest Service rangers and chiefs to protect wetlands.

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