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Sophie Mbugua is a multimedia science journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. she covers environment and biodiversity, climate change, energy, and agriculture and gender issues in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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More women than ever before were elected in Kenya’s disputed poll. While the presidential candidates prepare for a rerun, female representatives are getting ready to serve in their new roles across the country, with the help of supportive men.
In parts of Kenya, women farmers are turning away from traditional techniques and instead using mulching and machinery to protect their soil from the worst effects of drought.
As surprise flooding and unexpected droughts continue to hit Kenyan farmers, the government of Makueni region has put weather information into the hands of a local women’s group, giving villagers the farming advice they need from a source they can trust.
As parts of Kenya are gripped by drought, people and animals increasingly come into conflict over water and grazing areas. In Lamu County, women farmers often have to face off against herders and wild animals as they compete for the dwindling resources.
In many areas of rural Kenya, women spend hours each day searching for water. As they worry about the impact on their families and livelihoods, one project could help them take back the time stolen by the search for water.
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