This follows concerns that the Kenya risks facing environmental hazards that are cushioned by the affected wetlands. “I am directing the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) and the National Land commission (NLC) to make sure the wetlands are protected,” Mr Sunkuli said. WORLD WETLANDS DAYHe was representing Environment Cabinet Secretary Judy Wakhungu during the commemoration of the 2017 World Wetlands Day whose theme was ‘Wetlands for Disaster Risk Reduction’. Mr Sunkuli also said all environmental organisations will soon undergo restructuring to enhance their effectiveness in championing environmental conservation in the country. COUNTY POLICIESHe also called on county governments to domesticate all environment conservation policies through enactment of by-laws that will help in the conservation and management of wetlands.

Source: Daily Nation February 03, 2017 06:20 UTC