Melting glaciers on East Africa's mountains a threat to ecosystems

Mt Kenya's rooftop captured on a clear morning from Amboseli National Park. [Jayne Rose Gacheri, Standard]

A sense of urgency has gripped the scientific community as reports indicate that the glaciers atop Rwenzori and Mt Kenya, two of East Africa's iconic mountain ranges, are rapidly disappearing.

The alarming findings suggest that these glaciers, which have already experienced significant shrinkage, are on track to vanish ahead of their projected timelines, with potentially devastating consequences for ecosystems, water resources, and the communities that depend on them.