Eucalyptus tree farmers in Kisii have asked for alternatives before the county government moves to remove their trees from the river banks. The farmers in a statement said they had planted the water consuming trees for commercial purposes, adding that they will suffer significant losses if they will not get an alternative. Governor James Ongwae, a fortnight ago said the move to remove the eucalyptus trees from river banks and other water towers will go ahead as planned. He said that the future generations may not have water to drink if the trees remain. But speaking in Keumbu in Nyaribari Chache Saturday, the trees farmers said they will only allow their trees to be cut if the county gives them replacements.

Source: The Star August 30, 2020 18:00 UTC