Finally; New Law to regulate Sand Harvesting comes into place
Governor Malombe assents to Sand Bill Finally; New Law to regulate Sand Harvesting in Kitui comes into place Governor Malombe has today assented to the Sand Bill, paving the way for a County specific law that will govern and regulate the sand harvesting activities in the County. The Sand Law was collaborative effort between the County Executive and the County Assembly and comes at a time when there is clamour to protect our rivers and the environment in the wake of climate change. Speaking shortly after appending his signature to the Bill, Governor Malombe said the County Executive will strictly enforce the Law to ensure that rivers in the county are not degraded while protecting the local environment. The law also creates an opportunity for County youths to earn a decent living from the sand value chain while at the same time creating a revenue base for the County. " We now have a county specific law to regulate the sane value chain. It is the best law to protect our rivers a