Nyandarua eyes Aberdare Forest to expand town

Illegal logging at the Aberdare Forest in Nyeri. Nyandarua wants a slice of the water tower to expand Ndaragwa township. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI

Nyandarua County has renewed its bid to hive off 163 acres from Aberdare Forest to expand Ndaragwa township, its dairy market and animal feed manufacturing hub.

In its application to the National Environment Management Authority (Nema), Nyandarua County government says it has already presented a new request to the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) for leasing of 44.530 hectares for public use, including the setting up of essential utilities like sewerage treatment facilities, sludge disposal unit, toilets and garbage disposal.

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