Siaya, Busia Counties step up efforts to have Yala Swamp recognised globally

Class eight pupils of Bulwani primary school in Budalangi constituency in Busia county cross through a swamp. [Collins Oduor,Standard]

Efforts to have the Yala Swamp designated as a wetland of international recognition have kicked off. The wetland, covering 175 square kilometres, is the country’s largest freshwater wetland. It cuts across Siaya and Busia counties.