President William Ruto has called for concerted efforts in environmental protection to mitigate the effects of climate change. “Climate change is a reality we can no longer wish away,” he noted. Tuya said environmental conservation will restore economic activities in agricultural regions that have been affected by climate change. Lenku attributed climate change to human activities resulting in the destruction of the environment in search of farming land and settlement. Musyoka called on the government to take stern action to tame the encroachment of forests to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Source: Daily Nation November 13, 2023 16:04 UTC