The proposed Bill also includes incentives for private entities engaged in tree planting, aimed at increasing forest cover.

Kenya aims to achieve the goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 in efforts to mitigate the harsh impact of climate change in the country.

The commissioner added that 4,670 households were affected after the River Tana burst its bank. 

County Commissioner Stephen Orinde said many sand and stone mines pose a risk to locals, especially now that they are filled with rainy water.

The CS elaborated that the government will reclaim all its forest reserves as it aims to increase the sizes, hence why people living in government for...