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El Niño an issue in Kenya and Professor Wangari Mathai Fourth anniversary |
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There have been predictions regarding El Niño Kenya. Subsequent to 1997, there were other El Nino events in 2002-03, 2006-07 and 2009-10. The metrological confirms a big El Nino will hit Kenya but says it will be as adverse as the 1997 and is likely to take place between November 2015 and January 2016 Kenya has been doing preparation regarding the El Niño by unblocking the drainage systems. The challenge is that various politicians have also politicised the issues of El Niño. Preparations have been made but to me I think more can be done in terms of improvement of the monitoring system and making the data available to the citizens. Given the above forecast, many sectors are likely to be impacted either positively or negatively. With adequate preparations, the country can take advantage of the positive impact. Some of the threats are- • Farmers should be aware of diseases prevalence due to high moisture levels. This will finally lead to increased postharvest losses. • Problems related to water-borne diseases is likely to occur. • Lightning will be present. Need to install lightning arrestors. • Transport interference. Aircrafts and road • Excess rain will interfere with hydroelectric power generation. Opportunity • Regeneration of Foliage and pasture in some of the dry areas in Kenya. • A season for planting trees since rain will be available. • Since water will be available, they will be increased hydroelectric power. Way forward • Proper storm drainage systems are of essential. • Make the information and data accessible to the general public. Mapped areas of risk. • Come up with a real-time monitoring system that a community id able to use well. .2. Fourth anniversary of Professor Wangari Maathai On 25 September 2015 was the fourth anniversary of the passing Professor Wangari Maathai. The march started at 9 am with a walk from Jevanjee Garden to Uhuru Park freedoms corner. The match made the streets of Nairobi come to stand still. The march was intended to encourage communities to raise their voices on climate change. Upon arrival at freedoms corner, the Green Belt Movement Executive Director gave her speech and thanked all those who had attended the march. She talked about the work that Prof Wangari Mathai had done and her various philosophies. In Kenya Wangari Mathai is well known due to her works. She protected Karura forest from investors who wanted to cut down the trees and construct houses. She resisted the construction of a building at Uhuru Park. Other guests who were at the event were Prof Vertistine Mbaya, H.E Tatsushi Terada and Prof. Judi Wakhungu, Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources whose speech was delivered by Mr. Gideon Gathara, On September 24, 2015, there was a filming at PAWA 254 in Nairobi was on ?Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai?.The panellist was Wanjira Mathai of the Wangari Maathai Foundation and Aisha Karanja, the Green Belt Movement?s Executive Director. ABOUT THE FILM This was a Story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai whose act of growing trees grew into a nationwide movement and having a global impact.
0n 26 Septemeber 2015.Family day out As we were still in the marked the fourth anniversary of the passing of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Professor Wangari Maathai. There was a family day out that was organised at Karura Forest in Kenya. In ordinary days, one has to pay but on this day the entrance was free. On the fun day, we had exhibitions music and space where people could play and interact. Students from different universities come in large numbers to enjoy the day.
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The Green Belt movement was indeed a successful one and its founder Wangari Maathai is definitely worthy of applause.
It was indeed a great initiative by the Kenyan people to celebrate her 4th Death Anniversary to pay tribute to the contribution she has given to the nature and world peace.
Thanks Antony for that wonderful information!
Posted 13-10-2015 20:28
As Kenyans we are preparing for the El nino. We are trying to warn the communities to respond. Thanks for your support, together we shall make the world a better place.
Posted 12-10-2015 02:43
As Kenyans we are preparing for the El nino. We are trying to warn the communities to respond. Thanks for your support, together we shall make the world a better place.
Posted 12-10-2015 02:42
Harmanjot Kaur am doing all I can to ensure that the communities are aware and also the vulnerable communities.
Ni Putu Wulan Romianingsih it was such a nice time I met with people who are passionate about environment.i loved the day.the daughter of wangari mathai was also there.
Rohan Kapur we will stay safe and do all the best we can.but some measure have been put by the government to protect the people from the El Nino.
Bindu Bhandari thank you. we joined up as a team pf university students and come up with ways of creating awareness to people.the event was cool.
Luiz Bispo sure we will keep safe and also be our brothers neighbour.
Arushi Madan regarding the el Nino issue the major challenge is the politics revolving around it.Most of the politicians are using el Nino as a way to steal the money.we have had some consultative meetings with the government and we have told them the advantages of focusing on preparedness.
Posted 11-10-2015 05:33
Hope that you are well prepared.Thanks for reporting.
Posted 10-10-2015 04:22
Wow, you met many amzing people during Wangari Maathai anniversary. You must be so happy. Anyways, I hope people in Kenya be preapred by El Nino threat.
Posted 09-10-2015 15:39
My humble tribute to Wangari Maathai.
Well reported Antony.
Stay prepared & stay safe. God Bless Kenya.
Posted 08-10-2015 13:11
El Nino likely to hit Kenya soon, though this is sad news but of course we can be optimistic and think about the positive effects it can have. Moreover, disaster preparedness can minimize loss and damage at local and national level.
Be prepared and stay safe, let the information and awareness flow among public.
Thank you for sharing this detailed report dear Antony.
I am sure you had a great time at march and family day out celebrating 4th anniversary of Professor Wangari :)
Posted 08-10-2015 11:10
Wow, El nino in Kenya. Thanks for the report mate. I hope everything be safe over there. Its good that there is positive impacts as well. Keep sharing! =)
Posted 08-10-2015 09:08
There is a news that even Gulf countries and Middle East region in general may also witness El Nino impact-mix of positive and negative impacts.
It's good that Kenya has started to prepare for facing it. It's sad that the issue of El Nino is being politicised there in Kenya. Undoubtedly , there are threats as well as opportunities due to mix impacts of El Nino. Kenya should take it as an opportunity and take advantage of it's positive impacts.
Thanks for an informative report and also sharing the way Kenya celebrated the 4th anniversary of environmentalist Wangari Maathai.
Posted 08-10-2015 01:46