Public Participation Forums on Lake Kenyatta Restoration Held in Mpeketoni

The County Government of Lamu has successfully concluded a series of public participation forums aimed at restoring Lake Kenyatta, one of the key freshwater resources in Lamu West, ahead of the upcoming planting exercise.

The final forum was held for residents of the Lake Amu area in Mpeketoni, marking the conclusion of the community engagement phase of the restoration initiative.

The CECM for Climate Change, ICT, Public Participation and E-Government Aisha Shariffr and Chief Off, Mohamed Dirie, led the public awareness session, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in restoring the lake.

The meetings were organized to create awareness among residents about the ongoing restoration efforts and to gather community views on sustainable solutions for reviving the lake.

The forums aimed to actively engage residents and stakeholders in discussions on practical and sustainable approaches to restore the lake and protect its ecosystem.

Through a partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Lamu County has embarked on a journey to restore Lake Kenyatta, which has experienced significant drying over the years.

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

The ongoing engagements are also expected to provide a clear way forward on how Nature-based Solutions can be integrated into the lake restoration initiative to enhance conservation and environmental sustainability.

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