Kenya
Country overviewCountry
Environmental overview
An East African country with a largely renewable electricity grid, extensive arid lands vulnerable to drought, and globally important wildlife ecosystems.
- Issues
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- Sources
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Major issues
What is changing across the country.
WaterWasteNature
Severity is descriptive editorial metadata summarising documented effects. It is not a measured index or a score.
- 01WaterSeverity: CriticalNorthern KenyaRecurring drought in northern KenyaSuccessive failed rainy seasons have caused severe livestock losses and food insecurity among pastoralist communities.3 causes · 4 impacts · 4 solutions · 3 sources
- 02WasteSeverity: HighNairobiWaste management and the Dandora dumpsite in NairobiMuch of Nairobi's waste ends up at a large, long-overfilled open dumpsite in the east of the city.3 causes · 3 impacts · 3 solutions · 3 sources
- 03WaterSeverity: HighNairobiNairobi River pollutionThe Nairobi River and its tributaries carry sewage, industrial effluent and solid waste through the city.3 causes · 3 impacts · 3 solutions · 2 sources
- 04NatureSeverity: HighNorthern KenyaLake Turkana under pressureThe world's largest desert lake depends on inflow from Ethiopia's Omo River, which has been altered by dams and irrigation.3 causes · 3 impacts · 3 solutions · 2 sources
Within Kenya
Places to explore
- CityNairobiEast Africa's major hub and host city of the UN Environment Programme, facing river pollution, waste management and air quality challenges alongside rapid growth.
- RegionNorthern KenyaArid and semi-arid lands around Marsabit, Turkana and Lake Turkana, where pastoralist communities are highly exposed to recurring drought.