Ray of hope for Sio-Siteko transboundary Wetland as management plan is launched

SUMMARY

• Sio-Siteko wetland system spans the Kenya-Uganda border and is one such abused wetland
• The wetland is a source of food and construction material but is not yet gazetted hence does not fall protected areas.
• From 2009 to date, International Crane Foundation (ICF) and Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) have supported diverse initiatives aimed at promoting conservation of wetlands in Kenya, including Sio-Siteko wetland.