Rift Valley rivers in danger as loggers descend on forest

Albert Chemitei from Lembus Council of Elders shows the extent of destruction by loggers and cartels at Narasha forest. Lembus Forest, a catchment area for at least six rivers, is under threat from illegal loggers. (PHOTO: JOSEPH KIPSANG/ STANDARD)

Lembus Forest, a catchment area for at least six rivers, is under threat from illegal loggers.

The loggers have left behind ugly empty patches as they indiscriminately harvest endangered red cedar trees.