NGPU
February 23, 2024
Rehabilitation of Njoro River gives hope to communities living along the river
Written by Ezra Jilopa
The County Executive Committee Member for Water, Environment Climate Change, and Natural Resources Dr Nelson Maara today represented Governor Susan Kihika in Narok County and later Egerton University to receive the two rehabilitated sites along Njoro River to the county government of Nakuru which plays an important role towards the stabilization of the larger Mau forest ecosystem.
The rehabilitation of the Njoro River is a major boost, not only to the community along the banks of this river but to the expansive Mau Forest which is in much need of re-conservation.
Dr Maara took the opportunity to appreciate the leadership of Egerton University for committing funds and effort and other stockholders towards the restoration of the Njoro River which is a very important component of the Mau Forest.
“There is a need to take decisive decisions to rehabilitate water bodies that are under threat in our jurisdiction. Egerton University has embarked on this laudable cause to mitigate the detrimental impacts of river degradation, which had severely impeded communities in Nakuru and Narok County from accessing clean water and other essential river-related services,” he said.
Dr Maara asked Egerton University, the National Government, and other agencies to continue working towards the conservation of forests, wetlands, reforestation, environmental pollution, and climate change as Nakuru is committed to planting a minimum of one (1) million trees annually as part of our journey towards the 15 billion trees target.
The was event attended by among others the Chief of Staff Dr Peter Ketyenya, Chief Officer of Office of the Governor Martin Kaigai, Egerton University Vice-Chancellor Professor Isaac Kibwage, Njoro MCA Hezy Kungu, and representatives from Narok County and the National Government. It also served as an avenue for launching the Mau-Egerton University Cross Country aiming to raise environmental awareness and generate funds for the continued rehabilitation of the Njoro River.
