Caption for the landscape image: From green jungle to dusty patches: The tragic decline of Kwale County’s forests Saturday, June 29, 2024 Scroll down to read the article A section of the Shimba Hills National Reserve in Kwale County on Ferbruary 27, 2024. Photo credit: Wachira Mwangi | Nation Media Group By Pauline Ongaji Contributor Summary Article Related What you need to know: What was once a lush, vibrant forest, now stands as a stretch of almost 50 kilometres of small shrubs.The dwindling forest cover has largely been attributed to the persistent practice of charcoal burning. As you traverse the Kinango-Samburu road off the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway in Kwale County, you’re met with a stark contrast. What was once a lush, vibrant forest, now stands as a stretch of almost 50 kilometres of small shrubs and open green fields. PREMIUM Slice of Kaya forest under threat of destruction by the state The government is eyeing over 300 parcels of land to construct an electricity transmission line. No record is achieved by planting mangroves in the wrong areas Due to extreme salinity and desiccating temperatures, the recently planted mangroves will all die off and thus no new Guinness world record will be achieved PREMIUM Government defends decision to evict Sengwer community from Embobut forest Move aimed at protecting Cherangany water towers from further degradation says Ministry. Recommended for you PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM Slice of Kaya forest under threat of destruction by the state The government is eyeing over 300 parcels of land to construct an electricity transmission line.
No record is achieved by planting mangroves in the wrong areas Due to extreme salinity and desiccating temperatures, the recently planted mangroves will all die off and thus no new Guinness world record will be achieved
PREMIUM Government defends decision to evict Sengwer community from Embobut forest Move aimed at protecting Cherangany water towers from further degradation says Ministry.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
