Kenya’s farmers Seek Resilience Amid Climate change
Agriculture sustains 75% of Kenya’s population, but increasingly frequent droughts and extreme weather events threaten farmers’ livelihoods and impact food security across Africa. Maryanne Gichanga believes innovation is crucial to helping Kenyan farmers adapt to these challenges.
Gichanga, speaking on January 26, 2026, emphasized the need for new approaches to farming in the face of a changing climate. She did not specify her role or affiliation in the provided source material.
The increasing intensity and frequency of droughts and other extreme weather events are diminishing productive land, creating important hardship for agricultural communities. Solutions require a multifaceted approach, according to experts at the United Nations Habitat Program (UNEP). Learn more about UNEP’s work on climate adaptation.
“We need to empower farmers wiht the tools and knowledge to build resilience,” Gichanga stated.
Further details on specific innovations and initiatives were not provided in the source material.
