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Billions Spent, Trees Lost: Inside the Struggle to Save Nyanturago Wetland
May 13, 2026 at 07:11 AM
Text and Photography By Monica Nashon Nyanturago Wetland in Kisii County, once a vast and thriving water catchment ecosystem, is now at the centre of growing environmental concerns, land conflicts, and questions over the effectiveness of government-led restoration programmes. Recent environmental reports and testimonies from local residents paint the picture of a fragile wetland slowly […]
Gusii’s Lifeblood Under Threat: Why Urgent Measures Must Be Taken to Clear Blue Gum Trees from River Sources
May 10, 2026 at 11:20 AM
By Job Maangi The lush green hills of the Gusii Highlands have for generations symbolized life, fertility, and abundance. Covering Kisii and Nyamira counties, the region remains one of Kenya’s most productive agricultural zones, blessed with heavy rainfall, rich volcanic soils, and an intricate network of permanent rivers and streams. But beneath the thriving tea […]