Another key forest on the brink of depletion by loggers, charcoal burners

Mau Forest, Kenya: As focus remains on the ongoing destruction and reclamation of the Mau Forest, one of the biggest water towers in East Africa, destruction of equal measure is taking place in another indigenous forest 200 km away.

Although Nyakweri Forest in Transmara, Narok County, is not a household name, more than 12 rivers emanating from it are drying up because of unchecked logging and charcoal burning. The water levels at Mogor River, which feeds the Sondu River and is the main source of fresh water for residents of Lolgorian, Nyamira, Kisii and Migori, are fast receding because of unchecked human activities in Nyakweri Forest.