Citizen Planet: Tana River communities turn to solar irrigation to withstand climate shocks

Jeff: Communities living along the banks of the Tana River know all too well the blessing and wrath of the water body that snakes across six counties. The rainy season has often spelled doom for thousands of residents within its catchment area, where displacement and destruction of property have become a common tale. Olive: However, residents of two villages in Tana River County are harnessing the power of the river, using solar energy to not only feed their families but also contribute to the country’s food security. Jeff: Susan Ndunda now takes stock of the resilience of a community that refuses to bend to the harsh effects of climate change.