insert_link Africa Kenya is badly prepared for floods: four steps to reduce devastation and deaths By Augustine Kiptum, University of Sussex Floods in Kenya in April/May 2024 led to the deaths of over 250 people and caused damage estimated at 4 billion Kenya shillings (US$35 million). Not for the first time, Kenya’s lack of preparedness was apparent as flooding rampaged through rural and urban landscapes. There was also confusion as to who would deal with the disaster – the national […] todayMay 22, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Shingenge encourages thunderstorm affected residents to approach OTC Omuthiya Town Council (OTC) spokesperson, Ottilie Shingenge, is urging residents of Omuthiya who have been adversely affected by a recent thunderstorm to contact them for any assistance needed. Shingenge made this statement in an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, following their assessment of the damage caused by the thunderstorm to eight residents within the town. Despite the town having insufficient budgetary provisions for addressing damages caused by natural disasters, […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Warning Issued by Ondonga Traditional Authority Regarding Crop Damage Frans Enkali, spokesperson for the Ondonga Traditional Authority, has issued a stern warning to residents with domestic animals in their communities. He emphasized the importance of preventing these animals from causing harm or destroying crops and urged residents to take responsibility for their care. Enkali highlighted that the traditional authority has observed instances where subsistence farmers allow their animals to roam freely without supervision, particularly during the rainy season. He […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 12
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
