Environmental Laws

Residents have been urged to adhere to existing environmental laws and regulations to mitigate adverse impacts on livelihoods and water availability. The call was made during a tree planting exercise at Kisii Special School in Kitutu Central ward, Kitutu Chache South Constituency, Kisii County.

Lilian Gor, the Kisii County Assembly Commissioner and nominated Member of County Assembly, emphasized the importance of compliance with environmental laws. She encouraged investors and stakeholders to leverage the County’s Climate Action Bill, allowing them to invest in and support the devolved unit's efforts to combat the effects of climate change.

Additionally, Gor urged the National government to safeguard water catchment areas from encroachment and suggested the introduction of more national tree planting days.

Duke Nyarango, the MCA for Kitutu Central ward, called on residents to adhere to the County’s Executive order prohibiting the planting of eucalyptus trees along water sources. He highlighted the detrimental impact of such actions on water supplies.

Nyarango appealed for collective efforts to conserve nature, emphasizing the need to enhance river flows into major lakes and adopt environmentally friendly practices, such as reducing plastic pollution.

Isabella Nyaboke, a nominated MCA, advocated for tree planting in special schools and insisted on the importance of educating children with special needs about the significance of planting trees.