Revoke NLC's Yala land allocation, conservationists ask government

Part of the Yala Swamp, which spreads across Siaya and Busia counties. [Caroline Chebet, Standard]

The government has been asked to reverse the allocation of Yala swamp land to a private developer.

Conservationists say the decision by the National Land Commission (NLC) to give 6,763.74 ha (16,713.57 acres) to the Lake Agro Ltd disregards efforts to preserve the swamp's biodiversity.