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 Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud 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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
