Vihiga might fail to achieve the 10 per cent forest if encroachment onto indigenous forests persists, Environment chief officer Richard Boiyo has said. Boiyo said human activity also poses the threat of extinction of indigenous forests. Vihiga county forests include Kibiru, Kaimosi, Kevugodi and Maragoli Hills. Boiyo cited illegal mining as another contributor to the destruction of indigenous forests. “Abuse of plantation schemes, unclear forest zones, the introduction of irregular settlements and large-scale public infrastructure developments are part of the problem that destroys these indigenous forests,” he said.

Source: The Star January 10, 2021 18:56 UTC