Climate Change and Africa's Food Security: investing in science and scientific research is key

Abstract

On 23rd December, hardly a day away from Christmas eve celebrations in Kenya, the capital city of Nairobi was pounded by a rain storm for a good 20 minutes after which, there were reports of uprooted trees which had fallen on vehicles killing people and on houses. The 20-minute disruption blocked roads and blew up electricity transmitters, causing many Kenyans to go without electricity and associated Christmas celebrations and even carols. For many households, no electricity for two days meant food beginning to go bad and no internet for those who wished to send Season’s greetings, or just to go on working.