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PS calls for tree planting to mitigate drought, floods

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Internal Security and National Administration PS Raymond Omollo during tree planting at Gembe Hills, Homa Bay county. [File, Standard]

Scarce resources coupled with extreme drought, floods and climate change has led to insecurity and social instability in the country.

Internal Secretary Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said Monday that urgent measures must be taken to address climate change that has impacted negatively on the livelihoods of Kenyans who are dependent on rain-fed agriculture to improve food security and income.

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