Kenya Protected Areas and Wetlands

Kenya Protected Areas and Wetlands<br />Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems in Kenya. The
integrity of the country’s water resources and agricultural productivity
is sustained by our wetlands. They are nutrient rich and productive
most of the year. During the dry seasons, wetlands are the only
places where the local communities are able to access quality pasture
and their edges support production of vegetables and other quick
maturing crops for household consumption. They also control floods
and clear water of pollutants through filtration. Wetlands are therefore
a key resource for the achievement of Vision 2030.