Assessment conducted by Burundi Red Cross Society, the Government of Burundi and other development partners indicate  that  12,956 people and 2,133 houses in 9 locations were affected by floods in May 2018.

Skills and knowledge of communities on disaster mitigation are very important measures to alleviate similar consequences in the future.

 

The Kenyan Government has directed the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to introduce a monthly national clean-up day to beat  plastic pollution. HE the Vice President William Ruto said this on June 5, 2018 during the celebration of World Environment Day.

 

Water hyacinth is seen as an irritant that clogs waterways, making it harder for boats ferrying passengers or carrying fishermen to navigate Lake Victoria.

While water hyacinth poses a threat to some countries, the Organization Centre for Innovations in Science and Technology in Africa (CIST- Africa), proved the contrary by turning it into cooking energy.

CIST- Africa; also  member of Kenya Nile Discourse Forum (KNDF) produces 300 litres of biofuel daily that are used by about 540 households in Siaya and Kisumu counties.

The CIST- Africa’s CEO, Richard Arwa says that they produce biofuel that is cheaper than kerosene. He proves that the biofuel is smoke free cooking energy which makes it a suitable fuel for cooking and lighting.