Environment

The bird I rescued

Today I think I did a benevolent deed, if I’m allowed to blow my own trumpet. I rescued a baby bird. Talking of which, what’s a little one of a bird called? Maybe you can tell me in the comment section. Anyway, early this morning, before sunrise as I was getting my knapsack ready for […]

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Busia county: watermelon farmer blamed for lack of rain

Farmers in Busia county solely depend on rain water for farming, hence when the rains fail or come late, they get worried. They get worried because agriculture is the backbone of their economy, and without it they would have no food for their families, no money for school fees for their children. Farming is what

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River Sio: Busia sand harvesters destroying its ecosystem

River Sio is one of the biggest and important rivers in Western Kenya alongside Nzoia and Yala. These among others are the main feeders of Lake Victoria. Thousands of people directly and indirectly depend on this River throughout the year for various economic activities such as farming and fishing. I haven’t mentioned the sand harvesters

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Reservoirs: solution to water scarcity in Kenya

Kenya is a country that has always depended majorly on rain water for farming and household uses. In fact in many parts of the country people have very little information on other sources of water beyond rain, rivers and streams, lakes, and wells. They have lived that way as long as they can remember. But

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