Wetlands are our frontline defence against floods

Over the past three weeks, more than 200 Kenyans have been killed by raging floods and landslides.

Rivers have broken banks, and dams and lakes are overflowing, affecting over 800,000 people. Tana River, Garissa, West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet, Budalang’i, Lake Victoria Basin and Naivasha are the worst hit. Entire villages and property have been swept away or submerged, leaving communities hungry, destitute and desperate.