Kenya has intensified its investments in sustainable water conservation to help local communities tackle the adverse effects of climate change, a government official announced on Wednesday.
Julius Korir, Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation, highlighted that climate change is disrupting hydrological cycles, necessitating innovative measures to safeguard water resources.
“The rainfall patterns have changed due to the effects of climate change, making water availability more unpredictable,” Korir stated at a forum on improving water security in Kenya’s drylands, held in the capital, Nairobi.
He noted that over 40 percent of Kenya’s population lacks access to clean water and adequate sanitation, a situation exacerbated by climate change, rapid population growth, and poor resource management.
To address these challenges, Kenya has embarked on initiatives such as water harvesting and storage, catchment protection and restoration, and the rehabilitation and exploitation of groundwater sources. These efforts aim to enhance access to water for both households and industrial use.
“We are committed to implementing sustainable water solutions that will ensure our communities are resilient in the face of climate change,” Korir added.
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Kenya banking on sustainable water conservation to tame climate crisis
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