The Ministry of Environment says there are about nine laws to protect riparian lands. Environment CAS Mohamed Elmi recently told MPs these laws include the Water Act 2002, Agriculture Act, Water Resource Management Act 2007 and the Environment Management and Coordination Regulations of 2006. Water Resources Authority CEO Mohamed Shurie does not specify which law guided the planned reduction of Lake Naivasha riparian land. Reactions to the advertisement calling for comments will be considered in the development of water resources regulations contemplated under the Water Act, 2016. David Kilo, a fisherman and a chairman of the boats association, said: “The idea of reviewing the riparian land and the boundary is not for the benefit of the community.

Source: The Star February 12, 2019 21:45 UTC