Garissa Governor Nathif Jama has called for urgent intervention to address the humanitarian and environmental crisis at the Dadaab refugee camps. Speaking at the IGAD High-Level Regional Conference, he highlighted the severe ecological consequences of hosting refugees for over 30 years, including widespread deforestation, wildlife depletion, and groundwater depletion from uncontrolled borehole drilling. Jama criticized international organizations for their inaction and urged for alternative cooking methods to reduce environmental destruction. He emphasized the need to shift from traditional refugee support models to empower refugees toward self-reliance. The governor supported the Shirika Plan of Kenya, calling it a sustainable solution for both refugees and host communities. Recently, there was an incident where refugees were arrested for cutting indigenous trees for firewood, which underscores the growing concern for environmental degradation in the region.
Tackling Dadaab’s Environmental Challenges Together
By xpectafight
