Lamu County Intensifies Preparations for Lake Kenyatta Restoration Public Forum

The County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Climate Change, ICT, Public Participation and E Government, Aisha Shariff, visited the water channels of Lake Kenyatta in Mpeketoni ahead of a scheduled public awareness forum on the restoration of the lake.

During the visit, the CECM inspected key areas including Lake Kenyatta and the Mukuru Bridge channel in Mpeketoni, as part of preparations for the public participation exercise set to take place tomorrow.

The Lamu County Government, through the Climate Change Unit, will hold a public participation forum on the restoration of Lake Kenyatta at Mukuru area in Bomani.

The forum aims to engage residents and stakeholders in discussions on sustainable solutions to restore the lake and protect its ecosystem.

Through a partnership with WWF, Lamu County has embarked on a journey to restore Lake Kenyatta, which has for many years experienced significant drying.

The decline of the lake has largely been attributed to human activities that have interfered with natural water channels and surrounding ecosystems.

Mrs. Aisha is calling on residents to actively participate in the forum to share views and support ongoing efforts to restore the lake for the benefit of livelihoods, biodiversity, and future generations.

This engagement will give a way forward on how Nature-based Solutions can form part of the lake restoration initiative to enhance conservation and restoration efforts.

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For more information, contact the Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke