By NICHOLAS KOMUMore by this AuthorA section of Mt Kenya Forest has been destroyed in yet another bush fire as the water tower continues to suffer damage for the fourth consecutive month this year. The fire broke on the moorland section of Marania Forest on the eastern side of the mountain in a case of suspected arson. Kenya Forest Service Eastern Regional boss Beatrice Mbula said that by Sunday morning the fire had been contained but rangers would remain on the mountain to monitor the situation. CONCERNSThe latest fire has raised concerns among foresters and environmentalists as it occurred during the rainy season, something which is not common. But with the poor rains that have been received so far, they say a big part of the forest could still burn.

Source: Daily Nation May 12, 2019 09:45 UTC