Encroachers frustrate bid to save central's Lake Olbolosatt
A view of Lake Ol Bolossat with houses built close to the water body. Continued encroachment on lake’s riparian land has frustrated every effort by the county and national governments to rehabilitate its lost glory and convert it to a key tourist attraction. PHOTO | WAIKWA MAINA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Rehabilitation is yet to commence, nearly two years after the gazettement of the lake as a wetland protected area.
Shamata MCA Gitau Njamba says the allocations in the 1990s paved way for more grabbing and encroachment.
After the gazettement, the National Land Commission chairman nullified the tittle deeds.
Continued encroachment on Lake Olbolosatt’s riparian land has frustrated every effort by the county and national governments to rehabilitate its lost glory and convert it to a key tourist attraction.
Rehabilitation is yet to commence, nearly two years after the gazettement of the lake as a wetland protected area.
