A Student Linkage Magazine Environmental Issues in Kenya. An

E-Network Healing Initiative Leadership Linkage (HILL)… A Student Linkage Magazine KENYA KENSRI Editor: SHIBAJEET MUKHERJEE Country Editor: Country Asst. Editor SYMBOLS & SIGNIFICANCE National Flag National Animal Lion National Bird Lilac Breasted National National Roller Sport Football Emblem National Flower Orchids National Tree Acacia Currency Kenyan shilling Coi Stamp Kenyan shilling Current issue Official language: Swahii Environmental issues in Kenya. An elephant crosses a shrinking river in Capital:Nairobi Kenya. Environmental issues in Kenya include deforestation, soil erosion, desertification, water Government:Uhuru Kenayatta shortage and degraded water quality, flooding, poaching, and domestic and industrial pollution. Population:44.35Million I Music with a cause Art Sports Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu is the national anthem of Kenya. It was The Kenya national football team represents originally composed in Swahili, the national language. Kenya's Kenya in international football. It is controlled by National Anthem was prepared by local people. The the Football Kenya Federation, the governing body commission included five members and was headed by the of football in Kenya, and competes as a member of Kenya Music Adviser. It was based on a traditional tune sung the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and by Pokomo mothers to their children. the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA), a sub-confederation of CAF The anthem is notable for being one of the first national that has jurisdiction in East and Central Africa. The anthems to be specifically commissioned. It was written by the team is colloquially known as the Harambee Stars Kenyan Anthem Commission in 1963 to serve as the anthem and plays its home games primarily at the Nyayo after independence from the United Kingdom. It was expected National Stadium in the country's capital, Nairobi. that the lyrics would express the deepest convictions and the highest aspirations of the people as a whole.se Leader UHURU KENYATTA The President of the Republic of Kenya is the head of state and head of government of Kenya. The president leads the executive branch of the Government of Kenya and is the commander-in-chief of the Kenya Defence Forces. The official residence of the president is at State House, Nairobi. The wife of the President is referred to as the First Lady of Kenya. Environmental Sustainability Environmental sustainability is an increasingly important issue in development, as those living below the poverty line directly rely on the water and land resources surrounding their communities. With only 8 percent of arable land and 75 percent of Kenya's workforce engaged in agriculture, Kenyan farmers face growing problems of soil erosion, deforestation, water pollution, and desertification. The recent drought in 2006—the most severe in independent Kenya's history—devastated the country, leaving 3.5 million people with barely enough food to survive. Meanwhile, in northern Kenya, pastoralists have lost their herds to starvation and conflicting tensions are mounting over scarce water resources. While global warming may be responsible for Kenya's severe droughts, current farming practices are also leading to the growth of environmental problems. Rampant pesticide use contaminates water resources while food production has declined due to soil erosion. Weaning farmers off of unsustainable methods is a difficult task in any circumstance, much less during times of economic desperation. Farming and daily life are also complicated by sharing the land with abundant wildlife. Human-wildlife conflicts have been increasing as most of Kenya's traditional nomadic tribes are settling onto permanent plots of land and taking up farming. Wildlife is integral to the ecosystem, let alone Kenya's well-known tourism industry. Securing the conservation of native flora and fauna is critical to the region's future on a number of levels. Learning from the past and present for the future PAST- Kenya's rich pre-historic heritage not only tells the story of man's origin and evolution, but also, has contributed to the understanding of the earth's history. Several thousand fossils and artifacts spanning over 27 million years have been discovered in Kenya. Over the decades, the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) has collected, preserved, studied and documented Kenya's past and present heritage. PRESENT-These days the government is bringing change. There is lots of pollution is happening through factroies and vehicles the president is working hard to make it a rich and popular country. .

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