This programme will entail rehabilitation and protection of Kenya’s five water towers namely; the Aberdares, Cherangany, Mau, Mt. Kenya and Mt. Elgon. In addition, other smaller signifi cant water towers and catchment areas in the country such as; the hills in Machakos and Kitui, the Chyulu, Igembe, Manga, Maragoli, Ngong, Shimba and Taita Hills, and Mt. Kulal, Marsabit, Ndoto, Nyiru and Shella Dunes of Lamu, and oases in the arid areas such as Loiyangalani in Marsabit will be rehabilitated.