The fault lines that occurred in Suswa near Mai Mahiu were caused by environmental degradation in farms in the area, the government has said. Omenge said continued farming and destruction of environment contributed to the expansion of the fault lines. The extent of the damage would have been minimal had they not cut down the trees," Omenge said. Suswa lies in the Great Rift Valley. More: Volcanic activities may split Rift Valley into two - expertClick here for the latest political news

Source: The Star April 22, 2018 21:10 UTC