Humans, livestock and wildlife at risk as Voi River faces extinction

Sand harvesters at work along Voi River in Taita-Taveta County. Uncontrolled sand harvesting has left a trail of destruction along the river. [Renson Mnyamwezi, Standard]

Voi River is facing extinction due to prolonged drought and illegal human activities.

Nema County Officer Judith Kalo says the river has changed its ecological status due to human activities like unabated sand harvesting, brick-making and interference with the river's catchment in Taita Hills.