But in Kobala village, Homa Bay County, some dead people live six feet above where the living should reside. According to National Environmental Management Authority Homa Bay County Director In charge of Environment John Maniafu, sand harvesting is a problem in the entire Homa Bay County. “There is an ongoing sand harvesting case in Magunga. In Kendu Bay, sand harvesting is mainly done in Kobala and Rakwaro, all the way to Mawego and Oyugis. Maniafu says for sand harvesting activities to stop, the environment stakeholders will have to provide an alternative sustainable source of livelihood to residents.

Source: Standard Digital March 08, 2017 06:56 UTC