Fears as Mzima Springs face risk of drying up

Mzima Springs, the largest source of freshwater for the coastal counties, is under threat of drying up due to human encroachment at the catchment area. [Peter Muiruri, Standard]

Increased human activities around the Chyulu Hills National Park, straddled between Taita Taveta and Makueni counties, is raising concerns about the survival of Mzima Springs that serves large parts of the Coast region with fresh water.