Regulator says flooded Athi River estate not on riparian land

An aerial shot of Greenpark after Stony Athi River (Mto wa Mawe), a seasonal river which is adjacent, swelled and burst its banks following heavy rains. Photo | Jeff Angote | NMG

The section of the upmarket Green-Park Estate in Athi River that was flooded after Stoni Athi River burst its banks does not lie on riparian land, the National Environment and Management Authority (NEMA) has said.

NEMA director-general Geoffrey Wahungu said Tuesday that the Sh30 billion development is simply situated in a low-lying zone.

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