Published 07/07/2024 11:55:00 a.m.

Kenya's dramatic flooding sweeps away a central part of the economy: its farms

Martha Waema and her husband witnessed their farm submerged by heavy rain in Kenya, causing extensive damage.
The government links the devastating floods to climate change, impacting financial security and optimism in the region.
More than 67,987 hectares of farmland have been destroyed in Kenya, highlighting the urgent need for improved land management and weather forecasting.

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Associated Press News

Kenya's dramatic flooding sweeps away a central part of the economy: Its farms

Kenyan farmers' financial security and optimism have been shaken by recent flooding. The government calls it “a clear manifestation of the erratic weather patterns caused by climate change.”

07/07/2024 6:21:20 a.m.·United States

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abc News

Kenya's dramatic flooding sweeps away a central part of the economy: Its farms

Kenyan farmers' financial security and optimism have been shaken by recent flooding

07/07/2024 6:21:19 a.m.·United States

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KIFI

Kenya's dramatic flooding sweeps away a central part of the economy: Its farms

Associated Press MACHAKOS, Kenya (AP) — With dismay, Martha Waema and her husband surveyed their farm that was submerged by weeks of relentless rainfall across Kenya. Water levels would rise to shoulder height after only a night of heavy downpour. The couple had expected a return of 200,000 shillings ($1,500) from their three acres after investing 80,000 shillings ($613) in maize, peas, cabbages, tomatoes and kale. But their hopes have been upro…

07/07/2024 6:21:20 a.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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KVIA

Kenya's dramatic flooding sweeps away a central part of the economy: Its farms

Associated Press MACHAKOS, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan farmers’ financial security and optimism have been shaken by recent flooding. The government calls it “a clear manifestation of the erratic weather patterns caused by climate change.” The rains that started in mid-March have killed nearly 300 people, left dams at historically high levels and led the government to order residents to evacuate flood-prone areas. Now a food security crisis lies ahead, a…

07/07/2024 6:21:20 a.m.·Panama City, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

Kenya's dramatic flooding sweeps away a central part of the economy: Its farms

MACHAKOS, Kenya (AP) — With dismay, Martha Waema and her husband surveyed their farm that was submerged by weeks of relentless rainfall across Kenya. Water levels would rise to shoulder […]

07/07/2024 1:22:20 a.m.·Winnipeg, Canada

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