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MAPPING AND ASSESSING WETLANDS UTILIZATION IN THE UPPER EWASO NGIRO BASIN FOR “SUSTAINABLE UTILISATION OF WETLANDS FOR A HEALTHIER ECOSYSTEM AND IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS”

Most wetlands lack management plan systems apart from Lake Ol Bolossat which has an approved management plan. In addition Water users association are almost absent with the exception of Marura area and Pesi. In all the other wetlands they have been a non-starter but the farming community have a stronger desire for some effective water management system. At the same time, they would like to continue living in the wetland where farming is conducive because of availability of water. A holistic government intervention in form of participatory planning on wetland utilisation and conservation is required.

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