Climate Change Impact in Kenya: Rising Risks from Extreme Weather Events
Hello everyone, I'm Samuel Simiyu, a nutritionist passionate about sustainability and community wellbeing.
Like many parts of the world, my region is increasingly experiencing the harsh realities of climate change. One key impact we've seen is the rise in erratic rainfall and extreme weather, leading to frequent flooding that affects lives and livelihoods.
These unpredictable downpours often overwhelm local drainage systems and rivers, causing floods that damage homes especially in vulnerable, low-lying areas. Families are displaced, infrastructure is destroyed, and access to essential services like healthcare, schools, and food markets is disrupted.
As a nutritionist, I see how these climate impacts also worsen food insecurity and malnutrition, especially for children and women. Crops are lost, prices rise, and access to clean water and nutritious food becomes limited.
Addressing climate change isn't just about the environment it's about protecting people. Let’s continue raising awareness, supporting climate-resilient systems, and empowering communities to adapt.