Geodata journalism. Mapping stories on water issues in the Nile Basin.
Geodata journalism. Mapping stories on water issues in the Nile Basin.
The magnificent spectacle of fourteen falls has turned into a display area of impurities dumped into the river upstream.
The pollutants profoundly impact the fishing industry, killing fish in Nzoia River, with the water being unusable for any purpose for at least 20 kilometres from Webuye sub-county in Bugoma County – Western Kenya.
Owiny, set off from Kampala, Uganda on August 28, 2023, to cycle more than 650 kilometres to Nairobi, Kenya to attend the Africa Climate Summit.
Yala swamp has been left vulnerable for years leading to its degradation and biodiversity loss.
The disappearance of water-borne diseases, according to Mr. Wolukawu, is largely due to the fact that groundwater is generally less contaminated compared to surface water sources like ordinary ponds or rivers.
Pollution is a major contributor to climate change and a circular economy is the best remedy to plastic pollution
In the recent past, the region has faced water shortage due to the frequent cutting down of trees from Mt. Elgon Forest and within the community.
Unfortunately, today, all the boreholes have dried up. He believes this is mainly due to the cutting down of trees, a vice he warned farming communities against.
Groundwater is the solution to water shortages, as it is resistant to climate change compared to surface water.
The fascinating water tower (groundwater) serving a population of over 400,000, is also home to various wildlife species.
Pastoralist livelihoods are increasingly vulnerable. Land is being encroached from all sides by neighbouring groups and conservation areas are expanded
For hyenas, it’s advantageous to know who is calling before deciding to respond. They don’t treat every member of their group the same.
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