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Communities at Lake Turkana face water and food crisis

DW News · 18 days ago
DW News
DW News
18 days ago

Communities living by Lake Turkana in Kenya face fluctuating water levels and dwindling fish stocks. An UN project aims to improve water – and food – security.

Breakdown
  • Residents must walk over two kilometers to collect unsafe water from shallow wells, leading to health issues. 9s
  • Lake Turkana's expansion, driven by climate change and deforestation, has submerged land and infrastructure. 1m 15s
  • Community water projects have struggled due to poor water quality and infrastructure problems. 2m 11s
  • Fishing is vital for local food and income, but the industry faces challenges from changing water and fish stocks. 3m 52s
  • Aid organizations are conducting studies to better target interventions for water and food security. 2m 39s
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