Stumbling across a blog site called “Africa’s Expat Wives Club” (http://africaexpatwivesclub.blogspot.com/2009/08/kenyas-drought-2009.html) was perhaps providential. In any case, though, it provides a better view of the worsening crisis in Kenya.
“Someone left a comment, asking for an update on whether the drought conditions in Kenya are real or being exaggerated by the press,” a blogger writes. “… at the moment it is pretty dire. Kenya is certainly going through some dark days.”
“A government program of subsidising fertilizer earlier this year has proved useless as the long rains basically failed. Hydro electric power, which Nairobi is overly dependant on, is now ineffective as there is no water in the dams. Currently power is being rationed for at least 3 days per week - city wide for householders and businesses alike. The 'jua kali' fundis (carpenters, welders, small businesses) who operate on the side of the road, are struggling badly along side major industries. Boreholes are running dry everywhere.”
Please continue to remember the people of Kenya in your prayers – and in your giving!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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Drought has been a constant plague for Kenya. Drought Resistant crops may offer some hope in the near future, as would some way of mass harvesting rainwater ( when it DOES rain) for municipal use.
It's telling that the Kenyan government doesn't seem to be offering much in the way of real solutions. Digging more boreholes doesn't work.
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