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State must support local investments in wetlands

A fisherman on Lake Kanyaboli in Siaya County on May 25, 2015. It is one of the gradually disappearing wetlands. [File, Standard]

Known to provide critical habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna, wetlands are important sources of water for human consumption, agriculture and livestock.

They recharge wells and springs that are often the only source of water to some rural communities. Recharging aquifers raises the water table, making groundwater easily accessible.

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