Name: Government moves to restore River Khamitsaru’s ecosystem
Uploaded: 2025-06-23T18:29:43Z
Description: River Khamitsaru (Hamitsaru), which originates from Mt. Elgon, flows through several districts. The river has faced significant degradation over the last 20 years due to illegal sand mining and poor farming practices.The Ministry of Water and Environment, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), and supported by the Mt. Elgon Project, are now working to restore this vital ecosystem.

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Government moves to restore River Khamitsaru’s ecosystem

River Khamitsaru (Hamitsaru), which originates from Mt. Elgon, flows through several districts. The river has faced significant degradation over the last 20 years due to illegal sand mining and poor farming practices.The Ministry of Water and Environment, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), and supported by the Mt. Elgon Project, are now working to restore this vital ecosystem.